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Unemployed NJ Electrician Accused of Being at Forefront of US Capitol Siege
An out-of-work electrician with a 2-month-old child has become the latest tri-state area arrest in connection to the deadly U.S. Capitol siege that took place Jan. 6, according to federal prosecutors.
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Cuomo: ‘There Is No Way I Resign,' Let AG James Complete Investigation
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo made his position clear on Sunday saying he would not resign his post following two new allegations published the night before of inappropriate conduct with former female staffers. “There is no way I resign. Let’s do the attorney general’s investigation, let’s get the findings and then let’s go from there,” Cuomo said in a...
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Former Aide Says Cuomo Hugged Her in ‘Inappropriate' Hotel Room Embrace
Karen Hinton, once one of NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s top aides and consultants in his days as HUD secretary, is speaking out with new allegations that Cuomo hugged her in an “inappropriate” and “unethical” embrace in a California hotel room 21 years ago. Hinton says the then-Cabinet member made a pass at her during a meeting that was supposed to…
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Retired NYPD Cop Once Assigned to Secure City Hall Accused of Pipe Attack on Capitol Police
A retired NYPD officer who had been assigned for a time to work perimeter security at City Hall and at Gracie Mansion, the mayor’s official residence, has been accused of using a pipe to attack a U.S. Capitol officer during the Jan. 6 siege, law enforcement officials with knowledge of the case told News 4 Tuesday. Thomas Webster surrendered to…
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Businesses at Fault for Structure Fire to Pay Six-Figure Fine
Two businesses will plead no contest to code violations for the improper storage of flammable materials that caused a massive fire in May injuring 11 firefighters severely. Eric Leonard reports for NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2020.
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Virtual Reality Treatment Helps Veterans With PTSD
New research shows Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has increased since the pandemic. The ITeam found a virtual reality treatment that puts veterans in some of the worst moments of their lives to help them move forward. Lolita Lopez reports for NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2020.
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Power Outages Lead to Some Families Losing Money
If you’ve lost power during the recent power outages, you may have lost money too. From spoiled food to hotel bills for families in desperate need for air conditioning, unexpected costs many people simply can’t afford especially during this pandemic. NBC4 Consumer Investigator Randy Mac reports Sept. 9, 2020.
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Helicopter Company in Fatal Kobe Bryant Crash Sues Air Traffic Controllers
The company that owned the helicopter that crashed, killing Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others, is trying to shift some of the blame to air traffic controllers. NBC4’s I-Team investigative reporter Eric Leonard reports Aug. 26, 2020.
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Gyms Continue to Defy Health Orders During Pandemic
Despite rising cases of COVID-19, some gyms continue to defy health orders as they stay open.
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Officials: Suspect in Judge Family Shootings Took Cross-Country Train To Kill Another Men's Rights Activist
The self-described “men’s rights” attorney suspected in the deadly shooting of a New Jersey federal judge’s family took an Amtrak train from New York to California, where he allegedly killed another prominent men’s rights figure, officials with knowledge of the investigation tell News 4. The officials say they believe suspect Roy Den Hollander used the same gun in both...
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Dead ‘Men's Rights' Attorney Eyed in Shootings of NJ Federal Judge's Son, Husband: FBI
The husband and son of a New Jersey federal judge were shot at their home Sunday afternoon, and a massive law enforcement response is underway.
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Motive Remains Unclear Behind Possible Terror Suspect's Knife Assault on Officers: NYPD
Authorities investigating Wednesday night’s stabbing of an NYPD officer in Brooklyn say body-worn camera video recorded the suspect yelling “Allahu Akbar” three times during the attack, NYPD officers said Saturday. Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence and Counterterrorism John Miller says there are many unknowns behind the possible terror-inspired attack, including the suspect’s motive. The man behind the alleged attack, Dzenan...
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Knife Assault on NYPD Officers May Have Been Terror Attack, Sources Say
Authorities investigating Wednesday night’s stabbing of an NYPD officer in Brooklyn are looking into whether it was a terror-inspired attack, law enforcement sources said Thursday. Three NYPD officers were hospitalized after what Commissioner Dermot Shea described as a “cowardly and unprovoked” assault. A terror-linked motivation is currently one theory for what may have happened, with the attack possibly having...
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Terminal Island Inmate Released Following Weeks of Pressure from Family, Government Officials
The NBC4 I-Team captured the moment a prisoner at Terminal Island federal prison managed to walk away early from his sentence and the growing coronavirus threat inside. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2020.
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I-Team: Blood Clots Closely Associated with COVID-19 Deaths, Research Says
The findings suggest the possibility that — for some patients — COVID-19 could resemble more of a blood disease than a disease primarily targeting the lungs
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Beat the Bots in Purchasing Tickets
Online Bots make up a large percentage of tickets purchased online. Here’s how you can purchase your tickets quickly. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 6 2020.
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I-Team: Diet Noodles Blamed for ‘Unholy Levels of Gastric Upset and Rage'
According to a doctor, another person ate a single package of the noodles and suffered a 10-day bout of vomiting and nausea — and needed surgery that required using a drill to break up the noodles after forming a gastric obstruction.
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Violence Toward E.R. Nurses and Doctors Is the ‘Dirty Little Secret' of Health Care
The nurses that spoke with NBC New York said change can’t arrive soon enough, and the help they need is an emergency — as all too often it’s them who are becoming the patients
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How to Stop Receiving Junk Mail
A daily trip to the mailbox ending in a stack of flyers and junk mail you don’t need can be stopped. Here are four ways to stop receiving junk mail. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020.