Josh Einiger

3 weeks ago | abc7ny.com | Josh Einiger

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- The NYPD is touting a decrease in crime so far this year, saying the number of shootings and homicides are way down. It's still a battle of statistics versus the perception of New Yorkers on safety in the city. In a city like New York, violent crime has always been a fact of life. "I'm afraid sometimes to even come out of my apartment to empty my garbage," a resident in the Bronx said. The last two weeks have been no exception.

3 weeks ago | abc7ny.com | Josh Einiger

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- It was a crowded and contentious debate stage Wednesday night, as the Democratic candidates running to become the next mayor of New York City squared off. While the candidates disagreed on topics like immigration and affordable housing, they were in unison on attacking frontrunner Andrew Cuomo. "One of my regrets is having trusted leaders like Andrew Cuomo," said State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani.

1 month ago | abc7ny.com | Josh Einiger

NEW YORK (WABC) -- A 23-year-old Israeli man, held captive for over 500 days following the deadly terror attack by Hamas in 2023, is sharing his story of captivity and survival. Since his release, Omer Shem-Tov has thrown out the first pitch at Fenway Park in Boston and has met President Donald Trump. But in his newfound freedom, it doesn't take much to send Shem-Tov back to hell. "Everything feels so surreal," he said.

1 month ago | abc7ny.com | Josh Einiger

THROGGS NECK, The Bronx (WABC) -- A woman is horrified and heartbroken after two pit bulls killed her dog in the Bronx, meanwhile, the owner of the attacking dogs is nowhere to be found. All Monica Reyes has left of her dog is a piece of his tail. She goes nowhere without this small reminder of her 8-year-old Lhasa apso named Juju, who was killed a week ago by two pit bulls just steps from the family's front door.

1 month ago | abc7ny.com | Josh Einiger

NEW HYDE PARK, Long Island (WABC) -- The friends of a road rage victim are speaking out after the 29-year-old man, driving a motorcycle, was killed on Long Island last Friday following an argument with a driver operating a pick-up truck. It's not easy for the friends of Ibis Baez to reflect on his death on the Long Island Expressway service road, but nothing is easy for them now. Dorian holder and Austin Ramos made a pilgrimage to the spot Baez died.