Day: August 13, 2019
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Bicyclist hit by bus in NYC gets up, talks on live TV
Three cyclists were involved in three separate bicycling accidents in New York City in one afternoon. The latest involved a cyclist being struck by an MTA bus at 6th Avenue and Central Park around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. ABC7 New York News video.
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NYT top editor bashes Trump unity headline as ‘f*cking mess’
Washington Examiner chief correspondent Byron York discusses The New York Times headline change and President Trump’s stance on immigration and gun control. FOX Business Network video.
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Kitten Rescued Near George Washington Bridge
A kitten has been rescued after dodging traffic near the George Washington Bridge and is now up for adoption. CBS New York News video
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Notorious Broadway Producer Arrested on Federal Child Porn Charges – NBC New York
A Broadway producer with ties to one of the biggest fraud scandals in theatre history faces federal child pornography charges after an early morning raid at his Harlem home Tuesday, law enforcement sources familiar with the case tell News 4. Ben Sprecher was arrested on a criminal complaint issued by the U.S. attorney’s office in…
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President Trump Delivers Remarks Upon Departure
Bedminster, NJ Donald Trump – Cuomo acted like animal (8:40 ) and plastic…. The White House official video.
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LI lawmakers propose anti-hate-symbol education
TEACHING ABOUT HATE SYMBOLS: In the wake of recent vandalism, Senator Todd Kaminsky, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and Assemblyman Charles Lavine unveil legislation to help reduce hate crime graffiti and other acts of intolerance. The law would require middle and high school students across New York State to be educated in the hateful…
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Teen accused of driving drunk after party, striking 80-year-old pedestrian on Long Island
A teenager is accused of driving drunk after leaving a sleepover and hitting a pedestrian with her car before taking off and causing a second crash. Officials say Christina Burns, 17, slept over at a home on Ashford Drive after attending a house party on Saturday night. ABC7 New York News video.
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Major milestone for MTA’s OMNY program
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announces a major milestone for its new, contact-less fare payment system, OMNY. OMNY, which stands for One Metro New York and allows riders to use their cellphones as subway and bus payment methods, was first rolled out in May on select lines. ABC7 New York News video.
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FDNY Lt. dies from injuries suffered in line of duty
The FDNY is mourning the loss of a firefighter who died in the line of duty. Officials announced that Lieutenant Brian Sullivan suffered a fatal heart attack at his home in Monroe, Orange County, Friday after responding to a kitchen fire in a Bronx apartment during his 24-hour tour of duty. ABC7 New York News…
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Governor Cuomo Announces Peekskill as $10M Mid-Hudson DRI Winner
Governor Cuomo announced that Peekskill will receive $10 million in funding as the Mid-Hudson winner of the fourth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. Peekskill, NY Governor Cuomo official video
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Governor Cuomo Announces Baldwin as $10 Million Long Island Winner of Fourth-Round DRI
Baldwin, NY – Governor Cuomo announced that Baldwin in the Town of Hempstead will receive $10 million in funding as the Long Island winner of the fourth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. Governor Cuomo official video
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The Fredo Slur
Cuomo was interviewed by Curtis Sliwa on his AM 970 radio show in January 2010 about whether his brother Andrew might seek the Democratic nomination for governor. Sliwa said he dubbed the Cuomo family “la Cuomo Nostra.” “There is a group of people — politicos — who always hint they might run, but not necessarily…
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Trump calls Chris Cuomo an ‘out of control animal’ after ‘Fredo’ – video Fox News
President Trump mocks CNN’s Chris Cuomo after a viral video shows the TV host threatening a man who apparently called him ‘Fredo’. Look at 6:40 youtube video. Fox News video.
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Community Leaders Celebrate New Religious Garb Law
Area lawmakers and community leaders will gather today in Richmond Hill, Queens to celebrate a change in New York State law. CBS New York News video.
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Seal Spotted In Inwood’s Muscota Marsh Gains Many Fans
A popular neighbor is making a splash with fellow residents in Inwood. CBS New York News video.
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Car In Water At Hempstead Lake State Park
A car is submerged in the water at Hempstead Lake State Park on Long Island. CBS New York News video.
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Princess Diana Musical Hits Broadway Next March
A musical based on the life of Britain’s Princess Diana is coming to Broadway next March. CBS New York News video.
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Rudy Giuliani on Epstein’s ‘mind-boggling’ death: It’s impossible
‘There’s absolutely no excuse for this,’ Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani tells ‘America’s Newsroom’ after the death of Jeffrey Epstein in his New York jail cell. FOX News video.
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NYC Could Ease Hostel Restrictions
New York City could allow more hostels to operate under a bill being introduced in City Council this week. CBS New York News video.
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Some Retailers Now Selling Bulletproof Backpacks
Some parents are thinking about buying their kids a new backpack with security and safety in mindCBS2 New York News video.