Anthony Carlo

2 weeks ago | wetheitalians.com | Anthony Carlo

BY: Anthony CarloBari Pork Store, a staple of Brooklyn's Bensonhurst neighborhood since 1969, has been a beloved destination for food and goods straight from Italy. But now, the specialty store is closing for good, after its aging storefront weathered so many storms. "Twenty-eight years I've been coming here. This is like a family," said customer Peter Melendez. It is a piece of Italy that stole a piece of everyone's heart.

3 weeks ago | abc7ny.com | Anthony Carlo

CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn (WABC) -- With more heat and humidity to come in the following weeks, maybe you're planning to head to the beach, but if you are... be safe. Two EMTs know firsthand just how quickly something can go wrong on the beach, in fact, they were just awarded for their heroic efforts last summer in Coney Island. As soon as they turn the ignition, Mitchell Tarnapolsky and Amber Black become like guardian angels to the people on the beach.

1 month ago | abc7ny.com | Anthony Carlo

RANDALL'S ISLAND, New York (WABC) -- A 44-year-old woman remains in critical condition after she was struck in the face and head several times on Randall's Island on Friday, leaving her daughter distraught and searching for answers. Perforating the serenity of an evening bike ride or jog on Randall's Island were flashing lights from an NYPD Crime Stoppers truck with a big LED photo of a victim, Stephanie Rodas's mother.

1 month ago | abc7ny.com | Anthony Carlo

KEW GARDENS, Queens. (WABC) -- A former FDNY firefighter accused in a deadly crash in Queens last February was released Friday on $75,000 bail. Police say Michael Peña was drunk and high on cocaine and marijuana when he was speeding, ran a red light and T-boned a car driven by 24-year-old Justin Diaz. Diaz's family showed up to court in numbers on Friday where they demanded justice for their loved one.

1 month ago | abc7ny.com | Anthony Carlo

FIRE ISLAND, New York (WABC) -- When disaster strikes New York City -- much like Superstorm Sandy over a decade ago -- an elite team of first responders are the ones who get the call. On Thursday, they gave Eyewitness News a first-hand look at the training exercises that help prepare them for the type of disaster situations they might be faced with. The exercise was just a drill. There were no real victims, but it's all based on what first responders actually see in the aftermath of a hurricane.