Eyewitness News
Coverage of Eyewitness News in the Nexus archive.
- Mamdani's Rental Ripoff Report outlines actions to improve housing for tenants
Mamdani's Rental Ripoff Report outlines actions to improve housing for tenants, as reported by Eyewitness News.
- Gov. Hochul discusses pause on AI data centers in NY, Legionnaires' outbreak and more
Governor Kathy Hochul discussed her executive order pausing new AI data centers in New York. The order was part of a conversation with Eyewitness News.
- Mahmoud Khalil files suit alleging a 'public-private' conspiracy to target Israel's critics
Mahmoud Khalil filed a lawsuit alleging a 'public-private' conspiracy to target Israel's critics. The lawsuit is covered in an update from Eyewitness News.
- Mahmoud Khalil files suit alleging a 'public-private' conspiracy to target Israel's critics
Mahmoud Khalil has filed a lawsuit alleging a public-private conspiracy targeting Israel's critics. The case is covered by Eyewitness News, which reports on the latest developments regarding the legal action.
- Mahmoud Khalil files suit alleging a 'public-private' conspiracy to target Israel's critics
Mahmoud Khalil has filed a lawsuit alleging a 'public-private' conspiracy to target Israel's critics. Eyewitness News is reporting on the case.
- Mahmoud Khalil files suit alleging a 'public-private' conspiracy to target Israel's critics
Mahmoud Khalil filed a lawsuit alleging a public-private conspiracy to target Israel's critics. The lawsuit is covered by Eyewitness News.
- City expanding access to free swimming lessons for students across New York City
New York City is expanding access to free swimming lessons for students. The initiative is reported by Eyewitness News.
- Police investigating homicide in southeast Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide at the Wallace Woods apartment complex in southeast Charlotte after a reported shooting. One person was found dead, and two others were injured but not shot. Police have not identified a suspect.
- LAPD ending agreement with surveillance company Flock Safety
The Los Angeles Police Department is ending its agreement with surveillance tech company Flock Safety, as reported by Eyewitness News. The decision involves discontinuing the use of Flock Safety's surveillance technology.
- Man hurt after tree topples, causing major damage to home
A severe storm caused a large tree to fall on a one-story brick home in west Charlotte, resulting in significant damage and injuring 77-year-old Jeffert Shien. Shien attempted to move his car to safety but was trapped when the tree crashed onto his vehicle and home, leaving part of the structure collapsed.
- White Plains officers save baby from hot car after mom accidentally leaves keys inside
White Plains officers rescued a baby from a hot car after the mother accidentally left the keys inside. The incident was reported by Eyewitness News.
- NYC pilot program replaces food cart generators with cleaner alternative
A New York City pilot program is replacing food cart generators with a cleaner alternative. The initiative aims to reduce emissions from street food vendors.
- Splash pads closed due to drought, frustrating families trying to beat the heat
Cities in the Foothills, including Hickory, Morganton, and Lenoir, have closed splash pads due to drought conditions, frustrating families seeking relief from the heat. Water restrictions in Hickory, including Stage 2 low-inflow protocol, prohibit activities like car washing and pool filling, with residents asked to irrigate no more than twice a week.
- First heat wave of 2026? Hochul says to be prepared this week for scorching temperatures
New York Governor Hochul urges preparation for a heat wave expected to bring scorching temperatures starting Tuesday, with inland areas facing highs in the 90s. Eyewitness News meteorologists predict the heat will intensify on Wednesday and Thursday.
- Residents sign petition against new data center in Hildebran
Residents in Hildebran signed a petition opposing a new data center. Digi Power X purchased land in Cline Industrial Park near a Duke Energy substation and stated it is building infrastructure to meet global AI-compute demand. The town passed noise-level ordinances and a public discussion is scheduled on Eyewitness News.
- Rep. Lawler pays tribute to Bill Ritter during speech on House floor after Alzheimer's revelation
New York Congressman Mike Lawler spoke from the House floor about Eyewitness News anchor Bill Ritter's brave revelation that he is fighting Alzheimer's disease.
- 210 Freeway accident update: Dashcam video shows moments before big rig crash on 210 Freeway that killed 1, injured 32 in Irwindale, California
Dashcam video from Eyewitness News shows the moments before a jackknifed semi-truck crash on the 210 Freeway in Irwindale, California, which resulted in one death and 32 injuries.
- 210 Freeway accident update: Dashcam video shows moments before big rig crash on 210 Freeway that killed 1, injured 32 in Irwindale, California
A jackknifed semi-truck caused a deadly crash on the 210 Freeway in Irwindale, California, killing one person and injuring 32. Dash camera video captured the moments before the accident, which was shared exclusively with Eyewitness News.
- 210 Freeway accident update: Dashcam video shows moments before big rig crash on 210 Freeway that killed 1, injured 32 in Irwindale, California
Dash camera video from Eyewitness News captures the moments before a jackknifed semi-truck crash on the 210 Freeway in Irwindale, California, which resulted in one death and 32 injuries.
- 210 Freeway accident update: Dashcam video shows moments before big rig crash on 210 Freeway that killed 1, injured 32 in Irwindale, California
A dashcam video captured the moments before a jackknifed semi-truck crashed on the 210 Freeway in Irwindale, California, killing one person and injuring 32. The video was shared exclusively with Eyewitness News.
- Charlotte City Council to hold final vote on interim mayor
Charlotte City Council will vote Monday night to select an interim mayor from five finalists. The candidates include Harold Cogdell, Carrie Cook, Rob Harrington, James Mitchell, and Caleb Theodros. A candidate needs six or more votes to win outright, otherwise a runoff will occur.
- Car smashes into Chase bank entrance in Cypress Hills section of Brooklyn; 5 injured
A car crashed into the entrance of a Chase bank in the Cypress Hills section of Brooklyn, injuring five people. Video footage from Eyewitness News shows two damaged vehicles and debris scattered in the street.
- Dashcam video shows moments before big rig crash on 210 Fwy that killed 1, injured 32 in Irwindale
A dashcam video obtained by Eyewitness News captures the moments before a jackknifed semi-truck crashed on the 210 Freeway in Irwindale, resulting in one death and 32 injuries. The incident occurred on Saturday morning.
- Journalist, author Maria Shriver discusses Alzheimer's advocacy work with anchor Bill Ritter
Bill Ritter interviewed Maria Shriver about her Alzheimer's advocacy. The discussion focused on Shriver's work in raising awareness and support for Alzheimer's-related causes.
- Caldwell County car explosion sparked by aerosol can, lit cigarette
An explosion in a Caldwell County car, caused by an aerosol can and a lit cigarette, hospitalized two people with burns. The incident occurred in Gamewell, resulting in significant vehicle damage and witnesses reporting feeling the blast.
- Veteran New York TV anchor reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis, steps away from the news desk
Bill Ritter, a longtime Eyewitness News anchor, announced he is stepping away from anchoring due to an early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis. The announcement was made on Friday.
- Veteran New York TV anchor reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis, steps away from the news desk
Bill Ritter, a longtime Eyewitness News anchor, announced he is stepping away from anchoring after being diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's. The decision follows his recent medical diagnosis.
- Veteran New York TV anchor reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis, steps away from the news desk
Bill Ritter, a veteran New York TV anchor, announced he is stepping away from anchoring after being diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's. He is a longtime Eyewitness News anchor.
- Beloved WABC Anchor Bill Ritter steps away from the anchor desk; reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
Bill Ritter, a longtime Eyewitness News anchor at WABC, has stepped away from anchoring after being diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's. The beloved anchor announced his decision on Friday.
- Jane Seymour, David Hyde Pierce discuss Alzheimer's advocacy ahead of CaringKind Gala
Actors Jane Seymour and David Hyde Pierce discussed their ALS advocacy with Eyewitness News Anchors Bill Ritter and Mike Marza ahead of the CaringKind Gala.
- Victim in fatal Los Angeles stabbing identified as actor James Handy; girlfriend's son arrested
Actor James Handy, known for roles in 'Jumanji' and 'Top Gun: Maverick,' was identified as the victim in a fatal stabbing in Tarzana. His girlfriend's son has been arrested in connection with the incident.
- Woman seen fleeing scene of fatal stabbing in Massapequa: sources
A woman was seen fleeing the scene of a fatal stabbing in Massapequa. Sources reported that one man was fatally stabbed overnight.
- Street takeovers drop across LA County, but deputies say the dangerous trend isn't going away
Street takeovers have decreased in Los Angeles County, but deputies warn the dangerous trend persists. The incidents involve high-speed donuts, near-collisions, and crowds blocking intersections, prompting a special operations team to target the activity.