Lauren Glassberg

3 weeks ago | abc7ny.com | Lauren Glassberg

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey (WABC) -- Steve Fulop has been the mayor of Jersey City for three terms, helping usher in its renaissance with a growing cityscape, jobs, beautified parks and some forward thinking. "For most of the things that Phil Murphy would say today are his biggest accomplishments, the first place they happened were in Jersey City, the minimum wage, paid sick leave, decriminalizing cannabis, vision zero bikeshare program, mass transit," Fulop said.

1 month ago | abc7ny.com | Lauren Glassberg

HARLEM, Manhattan (WABC) -- The legacy of political dynamo Charlie Rangel is already being celebrated by those who knew him. Rangel died on Memorial Day at the age of 94 after spending nearly five decades on Capitol Hill representing the people of New York. He was also a Korean War veteran made history as the first African American to chair the powerful Ways and Means Committee. The trailblazing lawmaker meant so much to so many people - from former presidents to the political activists of today.

1 month ago | abc7ny.com | Lauren Glassberg

Monday, May 26, 2025 2:57PMNEW YORK (WABC) -- Are you looking for a workout that won't leave you feeling bent out of shape? Chair yoga is gaining popularity among fitness fans of all ages, not just seniors. It might look like just an ordinary chair. But for groups of yoga practitioners, it has become an essential tool for staying fit and flexible well into their golden years.

1 month ago | abc7ny.com | Lauren Glassberg

NEW YORK (WABC) -- A team of law enforcement agencies will fan out to bodegas in the city in a crackdown on skimmers being used to lift payment card data. The joint crackdown by Secret Service, USDA and the NYPD are working together to search for delis where important information is being stolen from customers. This skimmer scam, which has grown in popularity in recent years, targets lower income residents who rely on bodegas and corner stores as a lifeline for daily purchases.

1 month ago | abc7ny.com | Lauren Glassberg

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- A new poll revealed that one Democratic candidate in the race for New York City mayor is dominating ahead of the June 24 primary. The survey from Marist College says former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a commanding lead over the second-place candidate. An event to endorse mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was held at Coop City on Wednesday. "If you want a new vision, you want a path forward, you will vote for Zohran Mamdani," Former Congressman Jamal Bowman said.