Michelle Charlesworth

2 weeks ago | abc7ny.com | Michelle Charlesworth

UPPER EAST SIDE (WABC) -- In honor of National Superhero Day, patients at the Ronald McDonald House got a special visit from some of their favorite superheroes. Nearly 90 young patients and their families witnessed high-flying stunts first-hand as they watched superheroes scale the 11-story building on East 73rd Street. The children are calling the Ronald McDonald House home while undergoing treatments for cancer and other serious illnesses.

3 weeks ago | abc7ny.com | Michelle Charlesworth

YONKERS, New York (WABC) -- Meeting Pope Francis is an immensely meaningful experience for Catholics. But 25-year-old Stephanie Gaboud had the honor of being blessed twice by Pope Francis after a lifetime of pain. After a lifetime of pain, more than 20 agonizing back surgeries, time with Pope Francis brought "the most comfort" she has ever felt. Gaboud first met him when she was in St. Patrick's Cathedral in 2015.

4 weeks ago | abc7ny.com | Michelle Charlesworth

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, Manhattan (WABC) -- A trailblazing heart procedure that had never been done in New York until now, has helped to the save the lives of three children. Teddy and John, two boys from different families, are now running around as though they had no medical challenges eight months ago. Their little hearts are now pumping beautifully because they each received a heart valve that came from a little girl's heart. Hend is 10 years old and desperately needed a heart transplant.

1 month ago | abc7ny.com | Michelle Charlesworth

PISCATAWAY, New Jersey (WABC) -- A New Jersey family is throwing an event that they hope will raise money for a good cause and help save their son's life. "Hello everybody, I'm doing pretty good today," said Omar Danso, 13-year-old kidney patient. How in the world did this cool 13-year-old Omar, doing backflips through life, end up fighting for his life hospitalized with renal failure out of nowhere in December?

1 month ago | abc7ny.com | Michelle Charlesworth

FOREST HILLS, Queens (WABC) -- A restaurant owner in Forest Hills, Queens, says his business is suffering because of an MTA construction project right outside the restaurant. He says the project is interfering with plans to have outdoor dining after he spent $20,000 to set it up and meet the city's many requirements. Several other businesses have also complained about the construction impacting business.