Eyewitness News Extra Time

In this edition of Extra Time, we discuss the latest developments in the Trump hush money trial, Darla Miles has new details on the Gilgo Beach murders investigation, big box stores like Target slash prices as inflation continues to impact American wallets and a rundown of what you need to know about tick season in an interview with Columbia University professor Maria Diuk-Wass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode begins with a the latest on a fast-moving fire in the Bronx that injured three firefighters, two of them seriously.   Neighbors in Clason Point were shocked by the thick black smoke and flames shooting from the home as they ran to safety. The fire was placed under control and all firefighters are in stable condition.   Mayor Adams visited the firefighters Friday night.   Next, we discuss the disturbing video of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs beating his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura eight years ago.   Video obtained by CNN shows Combs grabbing, shoving, dragging and kicking her in the hallway of a hotel in California. The violence matches the details described in a lawsuit Ventura filed in November.   Lauren Glassberg is following the latest.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News, we break down the growing turmoil at the Miss USA organization as resignations from contestants and previous winners mount, ABC's political correspondent Rick Klein joins the show to give an outlook on the upcoming presidential debates between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump and we also discuss defense lawyers for the ex-commander-in-chief attempting to discredit Michael Cohen in court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News, we discuss New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption trial, have a live sit down with New York Magazine journalist Andrew Rice to break down the latest developments in the Donald Trump hush money trial, and take a look at an odds-defying preemie who was not expected to survive. Federal prosecutors in the case against the New Jersey senator said that Menendez's power in office was for sale. He allegedly accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes in the form of cash, gold, cars, and mortgage payments. But the senator is maintaining his innocence "This is a case about a public official who put greed first," Lara Pomerantz, assistant U.S. attorney, said during opening statements. "What was his price? Gold." Here are the other headlines from Wednesday's show: Trump Trial Journalist Andrew Rice joined 'Extra Time' to break down the testimony of Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen. Much like the goal with Stormy Daniels' fiery testimony, lawyers for the former president look to discredit Cohen as a reliable witness. He admitted on the stand that he would like to see Trump jailed. Rice also gave his opinion on the nuts and bolts of the case and how either side could come out victorious in the end. Miracle Preemie A baby has defied the after doctors said her chances of survival after birth were very slim. That's because baby Nyla was born at just 22 weeks following her mother's pre-eclampsia diagnosis. She weighed in at just over 1 pound, which classified her as a micro-preemie. After a staggering six-month hospital stay, Nyla was finally discharged, weighing in at a healthy 10 pounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News, we discuss the fiery cross examination of Donald Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen, break down President Joe Biden's plan to increase tariffs on Chinese goods and have a live interview with Hot Bread Kitchen CEO to talk about a new culinary arts program designed for migrants. Defense lawyers for Donald Trump grilled the ex-commander-in-chief's former fixer Michael Cohen during his second day of testimony. Their goal was to discredit Cohen as a viable witness as his testimony could very well make or break the defense's case. The defense was able to get Cohen to admit that he'd like to see Trump jailed for his crimes after he described the breakdown in their relationship. Cohen pointed to his 2018 arrest, where he eventually pleaded guilty to a slew of charges that landed him behind bars. Meanwhile, President Biden has moved to hit China with a new set of major tariffs on imported goods to the sum of $18 billion. Products ranging from electric vehicles to batteries and medical equipment will also see significant increases. The Biden administration says the increases will level the playing-field and help the resurgence of American manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we break down Michael Cohen's testimony in Donald Trump's hush money case, investigate a hotel in SoHo that some guests say is mistakenly charging them a smoking fee, and discuss concerns over air quality as Canadian wildfires rage on. First, Michael Cohen was known as Trump's lawyer -- a pitbull defending his boss. Today he was helping prosecutors lay out their case against Trump, giving details on how the hush money was paid to Stormy Daniels. Eyewitness News reporter N.J. Burkett has the latest details on Cohen's testimony and Trump's hush money trial from Lower Manhattan. As if smoking weren't bad enough for you, imagine getting charged hundreds of dollars for supposedly smoking in your hotel room. Guests of a swanky hotel in SoHo contacted our 7 On Your Side Investigates team after they said they were wrongfully charged a $500 smoking fee. Eyewitness News found similar complaints online. Investigator reporter Kristin Thorne has more on the investigation. Meanwhile, wildfires are raging across Western Canada and causing air quality concerns in parts of the Midwest. Firefighters are working to tame more than 100 active fires, as harmful smoke crosses the border with the U.S. Minnesota's air right now is considered unhealthy, and more states are on alert. ABC's Tim Pulliam has more on the concerns over air quality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra time, we begin with an exclusive. Arthur Dulop, 86, was supposed to have heart surgery at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital – but instead he is recovering after getting punched in the face.   Police say they have charged a hospital employee. Eyewitness News reporter NJ Burkett spoke with the victim from his hospital bed.   Next, it took quite a while, but authorities have finally expanded their investigation into all the unsolved cases of human remains that have been found over the years in Suffolk County.   The Gilgo Beach Homicide Task Force – that is the name of it, and the focus is on the mystery of discovered bodies and parts.   Eyewitness News reporter Darla Miles has more on the re-energized search to solve a mystery.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we take a look at the pause on ammunition deployments to Israel and we're shining a light on Mental Health Awareness Month. The Biden administration has halted a shipment of 3,500 bombs to Israel after raising concerns that the bombs could be used to further escalate the war in Gaza. President Joe Biden is worried that the bombs could be used to unload on Rafah, which is the last Hamas stronghold. ABC's Perry Russom joined the show with more details. May kicked off Mental Health Awareness Month and in addition to knocking down the stigma of publicly discussing mental wellness, it is also important to know the signs, when to seek a diagnosis and find a path toward treatment. Bill Smith, founder and CEO of Inseparable, joined Eyewitness News to talk about his work in making mental health care more easily accessible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we detail Stormy Daniels's graphic testimony in Donald Trump's hush money trial, President Joe Biden's denouncement of the surge in antisemitism on college campuses and the rebranding of the Boy Scouts. With Trump sitting just feet away, Daniels testified at the former president's hush money trial about a sexual encounter the porn actress says they had in 2006. Jurors appeared riveted as Daniels offered a detailed and at times graphic account of the encounter, an encounter Trump has denied. The testimony was by far the most-awaited spectacle in a trial that has shifted between tabloid-type elements, and dry record-keeping details. Meanwhile on Tuesday, President Biden decried a surge in antisemitism on college campuses and around the globe in the months since Hamas attacked Israel and triggered a war in Gaza. He used the ceremony to remember victims of the Holocaust, and to also denounce new waves of violence and hateful rhetoric toward Jews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we detail the fast-moving developments in the crisis in the Mideast, Donald Trump's hush money trial, and give a live look at the Met Gala red carpet ahead of fashion's biggest night. Hamas announced its acceptance Monday of an Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal, but Israel said the deal did not meet its "core demands" and that it was pushing ahead with an assault on the southern Gaza town of Rafah. Still, Israel said it would continue negotiations. ABC's Perry Russom has more from Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, the judge in Donald Trump's hush money trial fined him $1,000 on Monday and, in his sternest warning yet, told the former president that future gag order violations could send him to jail.  The reprimand opened a revelatory day of testimony, as jurors for the first time heard the details of the financial transactions at the center of the case and saw payment checks bearing Trump's signature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hundreds of demonstrators are rallying across Manhattan – extending a week of protests and police crackdown.   Then, from friend to foe – prosecutors call Donald Trump’s loyal longtime aide Hope Hicks to the stand at his hush money trial in Manhattan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we discuss how long a portion of I-95 will be closed after a tanker explosion. Plus, we discuss how U.S. pregnancy deaths have fallen back to pre-pandemic levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we have breaking details on arrests made at Fordham University Lincoln Center amid protests on campus, plus some ways to protect the most vulnerable from fraud. There was serious drama at Fordham University's Upper West Side campus where hundreds of students had been following the example of their peers at other schools. A few dozen demonstrators had erected tents inside a school building, and many more took their protest to the streets. On Wednesday evening, officers moved in and cleared the encampment, making 15 arrests. It comes after officers arrested nearly 300 people in total at City College and Columbia University Tuesday night. Eyewitness News has team coverage of the campus protests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we have the latest on the chaos at Columbia University as protesters continue to defy orders to disperse. Student protesters at Columbia defied a 2 p.m. deadline from school officials to leave or face suspension.  Instead of packing up the encampment that's been set up on the west lawn for nearly two weeks, the unrest grew, with protesters marching around the encampment and declaring they have no plans to leave. Eyewitness News reporter Josh Einiger reports at the campus in Morningside Heights. Meanwhile, nearly 60 million Americans may no longer be able to afford access to the internet this week. A government program that helps keep low-income households online is set to run out of money by Wednesday, and the bill to extend the program is stalled in Congress. It is called the Affordable Connectivity Program, or ACP. Joining us with more is Ryan Johnston, Senior Policy Counsel for Federal Affairs for Next Century Cities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eyewitness News Extra Time begins with the situation at Columbia University. A 48-hour deadline imposed by the university has come and gone and protestors still remain on the West Lawn at Columbia,   Negotiators on the students’ side say little progress has been made that would encourage them to tear down the encampment that has now been in place for more than a week.   The students say the period of setting timetables for progress is over.   Bill Ritter spoke to New York Mayor Eric Adams about the unrest on college campuses across New York City – and what makes these protests different from any other protests the city has ever seen. He also talks about what he is doing to try and get both sides to come to an understanding.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we break down the overturned conviction of Harvey Weinstein, Donald Trump's legal drama and the protests spreading at college campuses in New York City and the Tri-State area. The appeals court ordered a new trial for the once powerful Hollywood producer whose downfall drove the "Me Too" movement. The court ruled Weinstein did not get a fair trial. Back in 2020, he was convicted of rape and criminal sex act and sentenced to 23 years in prison.  Eyewitness News reporter Sonia Rincon has more from Lower Manhattan. Dmitriy Shakhnevich, an adjunct professor at John Jay College, joined the show to help us break down the ruling and what it means. Meanwhile, the former publisher of the National Enquirer testified at Donald Trump’s hush money trial about going to great lengths to help shield his old friend from potentially damaging stories. The efforts relied on a catch-and-kill scheme prosecutors allege amounted to interference in the 2016 presidential campaign.  At the same time, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday in a different criminal matter involving Trump, who has claimed that he should be immune from prosecution over his efforts to reverse his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we have the latest on the ongoing protest at Columbia, the chilling new video on an American hostage in Gaza and the new search for evidence in the Gilgo Beach murders on Long Island. The protests at Columbia have now entered its second week. On Wednesday, the university announced final exams would be taken online, and protesters have now blown through a negotiation deadline that was set for 18 hours ago. House Speaker Mike Johnson also visited the university on Wednesday, where he held a news conference on what he says is a troubling rise of antisemitism on college campuses nationwide. Family members are making a desperate plea after the release of a chilling new video of an American hostage in Gaza.  Hamas released video of 23-year-old Hersh Goldberg-Polin of Chicago on Wednesday. His hand was blown off as he was abducted from the Nova Music Festival on October 7. It appears he recorded his message under duress -- showing him with his head shaven and his dominant hand missing. But after 201 days, it appears to be proof of life of an American hostage in Gaza, and for his parents Jon and Rachel, it's a new reason to fight. Hours later, they released their own video, pleading with negotiators to get back to the table and end the madness that has consumed the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we have the latest on the tense standoff at Columbia University, an uptick in burglaries in New Jersey and the wild discovery in Central Park that has some people worried. Shouting, sit-ins and tense interactions continued at Columbia on Tuesday. The ongoing demonstrations have prompted House Speaker Mike Johnson to pay a visit to the campus on Wednesday. Eyewitness News reporter Lucy Yang was at Columbia in Morningside Heights with more. Meanwhile in Greenwich Village, protests continued at NYU on Tuesday as well. Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered at Washington Square Park for more than five hours. During protests Monday night, 120 people were arrested, including at least 10 NYU professors. Police say the crowd pelted officers with a chair and bottles as officers tried to disperse the crowd. And in New Jersey, police in Rahway are issuing a warning to the community about an increase in burglaries and car thefts. Officials have released surveillance video that was captured early Sunday morning of a suspected carjacking crew. The crew was spotted being dropped off in a car that police say was involved in at least three similar incidents in the area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we dig deeper into the rising tensions in the Mideast as thousands of students protest at universities across our area. Tensions continue to run high on the campus of Columbia University, five days after the first demonstrations started. Anti-war and pro-Palestinian protesters were still camped out on campus on Monday, demanding the university divest from corporations that profit from Israel's war in Gaza. Those protests are now spreading to other universities in Manhattan, including NYU and the New School. Eyewitness News reporter Sonia Rincon is in Morningside Heights with more. Rabbi Marc Gellman also joined Extra Time to discuss the impact all of this has on the observance of Passover. Meanwhile on Monday, opening statements were made before the first witness appeared in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. That first witness was the former publisher of the National Enquirer. Eyewitness News reporter Darla Miles has been following the case since jury selection and joins us from Lower Manhattan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Extra Time begins with Donald Trump’s hush money trial – and there are two big headlines.   First, a full 12-person jury has now been chosen – including six alternates. Opening statements are set to begin on Monday.   Then, there was the man who set himself on fire outside the courthouse – raising new questions about security in the area. Eyewitness News reporter Darla Miles reports from Lower Manhattan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we have the latest on arrests made at Columbia University on Thursday, and day 3 of Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial in New York City. NYPD officers in riot gear moved Thursday afternoon to clear the tent encampment on the lawn of Columbia University, arresting over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters. The university has been a hotbed of protests since the start of the Israel-Hamas War. The mass of arrests comes a day after the president of the university faced questions from lawmakers on Capitol Hill over claims of antisemitism on campus. Eyewitness News reporter Jim Dolan is in Morningside Heights with the more. Also in New York City, after day 3 of Trump's criminal trial started with two seated jurors removed, it ended with the case moving forward with all 12 jurors and one alternate now seated. Lawyers in the trial now need to select five alternates to round out the panel that will decide the first-ever criminal case against a former U.S. president. Eyewitness News reporter N.J. Burkett has more from Lower Manhattan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we detail the latest on the crisis in the Middle East, Columbia University's president testifying in an at antisemitism hearing and stunning allegations revealed in the Boeing investigation. On Wednesday, an attack by Hezbollah in Northern Israel injured 14 Israeli soldiers and four others. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country would be the one to decide whether and how to respond to Iran's major air assault last weekend, without saying when or how, leaving the region bracing for further escalation after months of unrest linked to the ongoing war in Gaza. Eyewitness News reporter Josh Einiger is in Amman, Jordan with more. In New York City, Columbia University is under the spotlight. A group of student protesters were camped out on the school's main lawn. They pledge to stay there until the university divests from companies with ties to Israel. Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., Columbia's president got grilled on Capitol Hill, fielding accusations from Republicans who see the Manhattan campus as a hotbed of bias. As Eyewitness News reporter Joe Torres shows us, her job could now be on the line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we detail day 2 of Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial, and the tensions in the Middle East as the world waits for Israel's response to Iran's stunning attack. Seven jurors, out of a pool of nearly 100 people, were seated Tuesday on day 2 of Trump's criminal trial in New York City. The panelists who were selected are an information technology worker, an English teacher, an oncology nurse, a sales professional, a software engineer and two lawyers. Eyewitness News reporter NJ Burkett was in Lower Manhattan with more. Meanwhile, tensions are high as the Middle East awaits Israel's response to Iran's missile barrage on Sunday. Israel vows to retaliate, risking further expanding the shadow war between the two foes into a direct conflict. Israeli officials have not said how or when they might strike, but as countries around the world urge Israel to show restraint, and the threat of a multi-front war mounts, it is clear that a direct Israeli attack on Iranian soil would lead to major fallout. Eyewitness News reporter Josh Einiger is in Jerusalem with the latest developments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we detail an historic day as former President Donald Trump and his attorneys entered the courtroom to face criminal charges. The historic hush money trial of Donald Trump got underway Monday with the arduous process of selecting a jury to hear the case charging the former president with falsifying business records in order to stifle stories about his sex life. The day ended without any jurors being chosen, but not before Trump's attorneys asked the judge to recuse himself, which he refused. While this played out in court, protestors were outside the courthouse in Manhattan. Some supported Trump, while others blasted him. Eyewitness News reporter Jim Dolan was at the courthouse with more. Meanwhile, Israel faces growing international pressure not to retaliate against Iran for the missile attack over the weekend. The Israeli military shot down nearly all of the missiles fired by Iran into Israel Saturday night, with help from the U.S. and the U.K. Israel's war cabinet met again Monday to consider options. Eyewitness News reporter Josh Einiger is in Jerusalem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eyewitness News Extra Time begins with the crisis in the Middle East.   Israel is on high alert for a possible retaliatory attack from Iran. U.S. officials say Iran has readied more than a hundred cruise missiles and drones aimed at Israel. This is after Iran vowed to avenge the deaths of its senior military officials in an Israeli airstrike in Syria last week.   During the time of high tension, Cardinal Timothy Dolan from New York has begun a visit to the Middle East. He arrived in Israel on Friday and talked exclusively to Eyewitness News reporter Josh Einiger.   Josh Einiger joined ‘Extra Time’ live from Jerusalem.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From fame to a spectacular fall from grace, there is no story in American history quite like OJ Simpson's. He went from one of the most popular figures in America, to one of the most polarizing, all because of one of the most high-profile murder cases in history. In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we have reaction and reflection on Simpson's life and legacy in the wake of his death. Former Eyewitness News reporter John Johnson covered the trial of OJ Simpson every step of the way. He joined Bill Ritter on Extra Time to talk more about the life of a very controversial man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we detail the New Jersey Transit fare hike set to take effect in July, and the latest inflation report that revealed a surprising setback. On Wednesday, the Board of New Jersey Transit hiked fares for its railroads, bus routes and light rail lines starting July 1 as officials seek to patch a massive hole in the agency's finances. Ticket prices will rise by 15% on July 1, and 3% every year after that. The vote in favor of the hike was unanimous despite protest by commuter groups. The question is whether the higher fares will lead to better service. The Labor Department released its latest inflation report on Wednesday. Inflation ticked up 3.5% in March. That is more than economists expected -- which is not great news for your wallet. Prices rose in almost every major category. Gas and housing costs accounted for more than half of that monthly increase. Prices fell in only a couple of categories, such as used and new cars. Other prices, like groceries, remained flat. The Federal Reserve wanted to see meaningful progress on inflation before it starts cutting rates. The news triggered a selloff on Wall Street. ABC's Reena Roy dives deeper into what the inflation setback means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we have the latest on an effort to solve New York City's squatter dilemma. A series of 7 On Your Side investigations has hit a nerve in the community, this time with New York City Mayor Eric Adams. On Tuesday, he spoke out about the growing problem of squatters taking over homes, showing support for proposed legislation to help fix the problem. 7 On Your Side investigative reporter Dan Krauth has covered this story extensively. Meanwhile, an alleged terrorist threat was stopped by the Justice Department.  This weekend the FBI arrested a teenager in Idaho. They accuse him of being on the verge of carrying out several assaults on multiple churches, in the name of ISIS. ABC's Em Nguyen joins us now from Washington, D.C. with growing concerns about domestic threats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Millions in New York City and across the country had a chance to see the total solar eclipse as it moves over North America. The eclipse started just after 2:00 p.m. in the New York City area with skies darkening around 2:50 p.m. Peak coverage was at 90 percent at 3:25 p.m. Eyewitness News had team coverage of the big event, including meteorologist Lee Goldberg reporting from Burlington, Vermont while Brittany Bell reported from Niagara Falls. Plus, worried you may have hurt your eyes while watching the eclipse? We talk to a doctor to see what you should look out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As aftershocks hit the region, we speak to a geologist on what we could expect in the days ahead   An earthquake that was centered between New York and Philadelphia shook skyscrapers and suburbs across the northeast United States on Friday – causing no major damage, but startling millions of people in an area unaccustomed to such tremors.   The U.S. Geological Survey said over 42 million people might have felt the mid-morning quake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 – centered near Whitehouse Station in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, about 45 miles west of New York City.   Earthquakes are rare for the Tri-State area, and in the past we have experienced minor tremors, but Friday’s quake was substantial. The U.S. Geological Survey says this was the strongest earthquake to have an epicenter in New Jersey in more than 100 years – since at least 1900.   The MTA says there is no damage to the subway and the earthquake did not cause any service disruptions, however the quake did cause brief ground stops at all the major airports as crews inspected the runways – all have since been lifted.   The Port Authority is inspecting all bridges and tunnels to make sure nothing is out of place. The agency says there are no issues based on preliminary inspections.   We have a team of reporters covering every angle of the earthquake.   We also are joined by Dr. Samantha Tramontano, a geologist and post-doctoral fellow at the American Museum of Natural History.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we discuss the cleanup following Thursday’s powerful and deadly storms. In City Island, a woman recorded waves crashing into her home, leaving her porch underwater. Elsewhere in the Bronx, heavy winds ripped down trees and utility poles, damaging cars and leaving some without power. Some of the worst-hit areas were in New Jersey. In Leonia, crews worked to clean up a path of downed trees blocking roadways. In Bogota, a resident says she was sleeping when a tree crashed down onto her home. In Westchester County, the storm turned deadly when a tree fell on a car with a woman sitting inside. Eyewitness News Reporter Marcus Solis is in Mamaroneck with more. Cathy Tusiani, the woman who died, was the wife of Yankees executive Michael Tusiani. The Yankees released a statement late Thursday saying words cannot capture the devastating impact that was being felt within the Yankees family.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we have the latest on a relentless and dreary line of storms for the second day in a row. In New Jersey, tens of thousands are approaching Wednesday night in the dark. A tree came crashing down onto the roadway on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Westchester County, causing delays for the evening commute. There was a similar scene in Brooklyn where a tree collapsed onto a sidewalk. Wind gusts have reached up to 60 miles per hour.  Flooding is also a big concern. The Passaic River in Little Falls, New Jersey is again at risk of pouring into the streets. It's a terrible night to fly, with hundreds of flights being delayed or canceled at the big three area airports. Meanwhile, crime in the New York City is down about 2% since last year.  The NYPD on Wednesday released its quarterly crime data with that small glimmer of hope, but is it enough to make straphangers feel safer? Eyewitness News reporter Darla Miles breaks down the numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we begin with Mayor Adams defending top NYPD officials and their right to respond through social media to criticism launched against them.  The comments come after a few of the NYPD's highest-ranking leaders blasted who they call anti-police critics as they gave a final salute to one of their own. Eyewitness News reporter CeFaan Kim has the story from City Hall. Meanwhile, a health alert is underway in Puerto Rico where cases of "Dengue" are on the rise. Health officials on the island recently declared a public health emergency. Puerto Rico's Secretary of Health said the Health Department registered 549 cases of Dengue so far this year, which far exceeds historical numbers. Dengue is the most common mosquito-borne virus across the globe. The secretary said all parts of Puerto Rican society must join forces to prevent contagion and the spread of this virus. Judith Aponte, a professor at Hunter College, speaks to Joe Torres about the health alert.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we begin with an exclusive in the Bronx where a disturbing attack was carried out on a great grandmother. Police say the attacker, 38-year-old Edwin Rios followed 75-year old Zenona Ramos into the elevator of her apartment building and then stabbed her head and hand multiple times. Ramos is in a hospital, but fortunately, she will survive. The attack appeared to be completely random. Meanwhile, excitement is nearly at its climax as we count down to the total solar eclipse that's just one week away. From Texas to Maine, 31 million Americans across 13 states are in the path of totality, where the moon will completely block the sun. It will create sudden darkness for about four minutes and a temperature drop of roughly 10 degrees. Millions of Americans will hit the road to secure the best views. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we detail the tributes and remembrances continuing Friday at the second day of wakes for murdered NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller. A young police officer, with a young family, has been hailed as a hero after he was shot and killed following a traffic stop in Queens earlier this week. New York Governor Kathy Hochul attending Diller's wake on Friday. His funeral is set for Saturday morning. Long Island reporter Chanteé Lans was at the wake for in Massapequa Park. Meanwhile in Baltimore, the effort to reopen the city's port is underway, but it is a massive undertaking that many officials believe could take months, if not years. Still, there are signs of progress. A crane that can lift a thousand tons, one of the largest cranes on the Eastern Seaboard, is near the site of a collapsed highway bridge. ABC's Christiane Cordero joins us from Baltimore with more on the salvage operation, timeline and potential cost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we cover a somber day in New York as many gathered on Thursday to honor fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller. Friends, family and other mourners descended on Long Island to say their final goodbyes to the officer who was shot and killed in Queens on Monday. Thursday also saw the man accused of fatally shooting him charged with his murder. Chantee Lans reports from Massapequa Park with the latest.  Shifting to politics, former US Senator and Vice Presidential nominee Joe Lieberman passed away Wednesday at the age of 82. On Friday, he will be laid to rest following services at temple Agudath Sholom in his hometown of Stamford, Connecticut. Joining us on Extra Time is filmmaker Jonathan Gruber, who is currently directing a documentary on the late senator's life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we follow breaking news on the death of long-time Connecticut Senator and one-time vice-presidential candidate Joe Lieberman. Lieberman served as a senator for 24 years and was a re-count away from the vice presidency as Al Gore's running mate in the disputed 2000 election. His family says he died due to complications from a fall. He was 82 years old. Lieberman's funeral will be Wednesday in his hometown of Stamford, Connecticut. Meanwhile, mourners gathered Wednesday night to remember 31-year-old fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller. A candlelight vigil was held in his hometown of Massapequa Park, where Eyewitness News reporter Jim Dolan was live. And joining our show was a woman who knows that tragedy too well. We talk to Lisa Tuozzolo, the widow of Sgt. Paul Tuozzolo, who was shot and killed by a domestic violence suspect in 2016. Seven years later, Lisa has turned her tragedy into a force for good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we have more on how New York City is honoring an NYPD officer murdered during a routing traffic stop in Queens. Officer Jonathan Diller was saluted by brothers and sisters in blue during a dignified transfer to his home church in Massapequa. NewsCopter was over the procession on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, the mission to save lives continued in Baltimore after a cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key bridge early Tuesday morning, causing it to collapse. The crew likely saved lives when they sounded a may-day call in the moments before impact. Six people remain unaccounted for. Two were rescued. The crash led to a near-total collapse of the span, and the federal government says it will foot the reconstruction bill. ABC's Christiane Cordero joins us from Baltimore at the site of the collapse with the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we cover the major rulings from a double day in court for Donald Trump, including the court date for the first-ever criminal trial of a former president. We also have more on the seismic business case that is transforming the housing market. Meanwhile in New Jersey, we're tapping into something unusual in the Garden State: maple syrup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we discuss Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, who announced she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. There is a lot we still do not know – and the palace is not revealing what type of cancer it is or what stage it’s at.   Until Friday, the princess has not been seen in public since Christmas, when she attended church with her family. Three weeks later, the palace announced Kate had a planned abdominal surgery. At the time, officials gave few details about her health. All they would say was that the surgery was successful and the princess would be stepping away from public duties until Easter. Despite that announcement, there were conspiracy theories about Kate’s whereabouts running rampant online – especially when the couple posted a digitally-manipulated photo earlier in the month. The princess later apologized for editing it. Now, many are just hoping for her quick recovery.   We have an ABC News report from London.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we detail a violent confrontation with squatters that left a Manhattan homeowner dead. Police say 52-year-old Nadia Vitel returned to her late mother's apartment in Kips Bay last week for the first time in a few months. When she entered, two people, who police believe had been staying there for some time, were inside and police say they attacked her. Police say they threw her against a wall, and the impact proved fatal. Then, detectives say they stuffed her body into a duffel bag, stole her car, and drove to Pennsylvania. Police say her son and neighbor discovered the body a few days later and called the fire department for help. Meanwhile, this Saturday is National Puppy Day. In celebration of the day, we're analyzing how dogs can bring so much joy into our lives and what we can do to create the best connection with our animals. Part of that is training them. Joining us with more is dog trainer Tom Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we begin with the wild and deadly gun battle at a warehouse in Mount Vernon. Police say warehouse workers were selling a large amount of marijuana and nicotine products to two people overnight on Tuesday when suddenly a van pulled up and 10 to 15 people jumped out and attempted to steal the merchandise at gun point. A gun battle then ensued with the workers and two people were killed. Five people were arrested and appeared in court on Wednesday, as the search continues for several others.  Eyewitness News reporter Marcus Solis has the latest details. Plus, major changes could be coming to New York City's property tax laws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we have more on the latest efforts to stop social media radicalization. It's been nearly two years since a gunman, influenced by racist and radical ideology, walked into a grocery store in Buffalo with murderous intent. He killed 10 Black people that day. Now, a lawsuit filed by survivors of the shooting is moving forward. A judge ruled sites like YouTube, Facebook, and Reddit must face the lawsuits, claiming they helped radicalize a mass shooter. The lawsuit claims these sites profit off of hate posted on its platforms. The companies counter that they are merely message boards, and they are not responsible for what people post.  Meanwhile, New York City kicked off a new campaign Tuesday, aimed at urging e-bike riders and e-scooters to help keep themselves and others safe.  E-bikes account for more than 75% of all deadly bike crashes in the city and officials believe many of those could have been prevented. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we have breaking details on a slashing aboard an LIRR train at the Locust Manor station in Queens. A witness told us that it started when the victim asked a man blocking the train door to move out of the way so he could get on. After he sat down, he was slashed in the face. The victim was taken to Jamaica Hospital. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is now sued for sexual assault. A woman who first leveled a claim against him in November has now filed papers for an incident she says happened more than 30 years ago. The accusations in the lawsuit are graphic. The woman says the mayor exposed himself to her and demanded she perform a sex act on him in a car. The allegations date back to 1993 when Adams served as an NYPD officer and president of the Police Guardians Association, which the woman also named in the suit. She claims the incident occurred after she approached the mayor and asked for help with a workplace issue. She first filed the sexual assault claim at the end of last year before the deadline for the Adult Survivors Act. Back then the mayor denied the accusations and said he did not know her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What should have been a routine commute ended with a packed train scrambling for cover as gunfire erupted on an A train in Downtown Brooklyn.   No criminal charges will be filed against the gunman – the District Attorney says he acted in self-defense. The 36-year-old victim was shot four times with his own gun. Police say he was armed with a knife and gun when he picked a fight with another passenger.   The latest violence has passengers on edge, and city officials are trying to reassure the public.   We have a team of reporters covering all angles of this story – including new reaction from Mayor Eric Adams – plus tips on what to do if you find yourself in a scary situation.   This episode of Eyewitness News Extra Time begins with Jim Dolan in Downtown Brooklyn.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we have details on a plea for Israel to forge a cease-fire in Gaza. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government amid the crisis in the Mideast, and called for a new election. In New York City, Mayor Eric Adams talks to us about the new subway safety campaign, and reveals his thoughts about those National Guard troops patrolling the transit system. And there's something in the air when it comes to agriculture. We have more on how drones are fast becoming the future of farming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we begin with concerns over crime at one of the New York City's busiest transit hubs. The mall giant Westfield, which operates the retail at Fulton Center in Lower Manhattan is breaking its lease with 10 years left, citing surging crime and quality of life concerns. But the MTA, its landlord, won't let it go quietly. It's suing Westfield in what's sure to be a major legal battle. This comes as the governor has added hundreds of National Guard troops to the subway system. But the question is... is it enough?  New York is known around the world for a few things. The Statue of Liberty, Times Square and world-class pizza. No one has better pizza than New York. In part, the experts say, because of how it's cooked, either in wood, or coal-fired ovens. But things are about to change. A new rule goes into effect next month mandating pizzerias and bakeries using wood and coal-fired ovens to install an emission control system to cut their smoke pollutants by 75%. That will cost a lot of dough. One pizzeria told The Post they spent more than $100,000 to install their new system, but the city's Department of Environmental Protection says there's a lot of misinformation about the law. Rohit Aggarwala is the agency's commissioner, and he joins us to explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we have more on the reaction to video showing police after they used a stun gun on a migrant holding his 1-year-old son at a shelter in Queens. The Immigration Coalition calls it troubling, but Mayor Eric Adams backs the actions of police. Eyewitness News reporter Michelle Charlesworth has the story. We also have details on a new push from New York's Public Library to keep the city from closing the book on services at their branches. Meanwhile, Boeing faces new scrutiny after reportedly failing dozens of audits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we detail the troubling behavior by some firefighters at a promotional ceremony last week. They booed New York Attorney General Letitia James for suing and fining Donald Trump for hundreds of millions of dollars. Then they chanted "Trump" over and over.  The country's biggest fire department likes to call itself "New York's Bravest," but the FDNY commissioner saw nothing brave in what they did, and now she is apologizing. Eyewitness News reporter Sonia Rincón has more. Meanwhile, you may have heard of the movie "Burn After Reading," but a case of "trashed before reading," is being investigated in New York City. Hundreds of new books featuring characters of color and LGBTQ+ themes were thrown out at an elementary school on Staten Island. Some of the books were discovered with post-it notes explaining why they were tossed. The city education department has now launched an investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we are getting ready for Hollywood's biggest night -- The Oscars! Last-minute preparations are now underway on Hollywood Boulevard and at the Dolby Theatre – the site of the big show. Sandy Kenyon reports live from Hollywood taking us behind the scenes and getting us up to date on the nominees, movies and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices