Mike Marza

2 months ago | abc7ny.com | Mike Marza

NEW YORK (WABC) -- When the streets emptied and buildings shuttered, the wail of sirens and the 7 p.m. claps for essential workers echoed from Staten Island to the Bronx. Five years later, nearly 65 million tourists visited the city last year - the Crossroads of the World is packed again with more than 300,000 people a day. "We're still down about 15 percent, some of the international tourists haven't come back," said President of the Times Square Alliance Tom Harris.

Jan 20, 2025 | abc7ny.com | Mike Marza

LOWER MANHATTAN, New York (WABC) -- With the latest presidential inauguration set to take place in Washington on Monday, Eyewitness News takes a look at where the first one took place: the heart of New York City, more than two centuries ago. Walk into Federal Hall in Lower Manhattan, and it's like stepping back in time.

Dec 13, 2024 | abc7ny.com | Mike Marza

UPPER WEST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) -- On a bitterly cold day, people looking forward to a warm Absolute Bagel instead got rattled by a bitter surprise, their beloved bagel shop was no more. Absolute Bagels, a staple on Broadway and 107th Street for more than 30 years, is now mysteriously shut down.

Nov 1, 2024 | abc7ny.com | Mike Marza

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Many people likely remember Joel Kaufman after his run in the TCS NYC Marathon last year. Kaufman was the last place finisher in the event, but that hasn't deterred him from embracing that spot. He loves all the pop and circumstance that comes with it even if it's a competition. "I got to the finish line they gave me more attention than I normally get, which was usual," said Kaufman. "They asked me for my name.

Oct 23, 2024 | abc7ny.com | Mike Marza

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Eyewitness News Anchor Mike Marza sat down with WNBA star Breanna Stewart's parents to find out what they were thinking as their daughter won her third WNBA Championship. "It's been quite a series. I was so proud and so excited for that team and relieved," said Heather Stewart, Breanna Stewart's mother. It was also a proud moment for her father.