6+ mon, 2+ week ago (525+ words) After months with no response from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce, Nina Pineda was able to help a new mom get the much-needed maternity leave she had been desperately waiting for. NEW JERSEY (WABC) -- With Mother's Day this past weekend, we're reminded of all the sacrifices that moms make for their kids. Maternity leave paid for companies, or in this case, provided by the state is a benefit families rely on to take care of their newborns. But when a first-time mom can't get her paid leave for 6 months she turned Nina Pineda and 7 On Your Side. Alexander and Sarah Freitas welcomed their firstborn -- a son -- Nicoa on September 6th last year. "So I took off four weeks prior to my expected delivery date, then I had off after that for about four months," Freitas said. Since the…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago (178+ words) Sunday's winter storm dropped anywhere from an inch to a half-foot of snow across the Tri-State. Central Park reported 1.6 inches of snow. The highest totals included more than 14 inches in Kendall, New York, Snowfall totals from around the New York area NEW YORK (WABC) -- Sunday's winter storm dropped anywhere from an inch to a half-foot of snow across the Tri-State. Central Park reported 1.6 inches of snow. The highest totals included more than 14 inches in Kendall, New York, 8 inches in Highland Mills, New York and 7 inches in Kinnelon, New Jersey and nearly 6 inches in Ringwood, New Jersey. Here's a look at snowfall totals from the storm on January 19, 2025 from the National Weather Service. Live updates: Trump moves swiftly to implement his new agenda Trump preparing sweeping pardons for Jan. 6 defendants Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state Arctic blast moving…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago (284+ words) similar to the NBA's city jersey series that began in 2017. TheAthleticsandNew York Yankeesremain the only teams without one. Here's our breakdown of the uniforms that have dropped to date, including ... Tracking all of MLB's City Connect jerseys and debut dates Uniform changes can be polarizing. Some sports fans like tradition. Others welcome innovation. One thing is certain: They get us talking. Major League Baseball's City Connect uniforms, which launched in 2021, have done exactly that. Nike has worked with MLB teams to create a uniform that reflects each baseball city's culture and community, similar to the NBA's city jersey series that began in 2017. TheAthleticsandNew York Yankeesremain the only teams without one. Here's our breakdown of the uniforms that have dropped to date, including grades for each design by ESPN MLB writer David Schoenfield. We'll continue to update the list as new…...

10+ mon, 4+ day ago (276+ words) WEST NEW YORK, New Jersey (WABC) -- The usually bustling streets of West New York, New Jersey were desolate on Saturday as news spread of federal officers entering an apartment near 61st Street and Harrison Place. Exclusive surveillance video shows two officers entering the building around 7:30 a.m. looking at the mailboxes and then heading upstairs. No one was seen being taken into custody. An ICE spokesperson told Eyewitness News it does not comment on ongoing actions. Federal law enforcement and ICE agents have arrested nearly 600 undocumented migrants wanted for outstanding crimes in sanctuary cities, including three in New York. ICE says it has made 593 arrests and has detained hundreds of undocumented immigrants in sanctuary cities across the country since the start of the second Trump administration on Monday. One business owner in the area says she is worried because people in the community…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago (505+ words) NEW JERSEY (WABC) -- Wednesday is the final debate in the race for New Jersey Governor. Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli are locked in a tight race that has gained national attention. Ahead of the debate, Eyewitness News is taking a look at the man who four years ago nearly defeated Governor Phil Murphy, and vowed during his concession speech that he would be back. Candidate Jack Ciattarelli wowed supporters deep in Ocean County on Tuesday, less than a month before Election day. He is working to guarantee they show up at the polls. "People are frustrated up and down the state because of the affordability crisis, property taxes, their electric bills, housing, childcare if you have small kids, people are angry about these things. If you're angry, you gotta do something about it. Vote," Ciattarelli said. For 10 years…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago (372+ words) MORRIS COUNTY, New jersey (WABC) -- The FBI and New Jersey State Police are now asking for any public information after reports of drones seen flying around Morris County last week. The drones were reported flying in several areas along the Raritan River. "Law enforcement has been notified for the last week or so about people seeing drones mostly at night," said Washington Township Mayor Matt Murello. The nightly drone sightings involved larger-than-hobbyist type drones and raised questions because of their proximity to both the Picatinny Arsenal and President-elect Trump's Bedminster golf course. A video obtained by Eyewitness News from Bridgewater native Stephanie Marie shows other drones flying without noise, and described about six feet across the sky with lights. "We've been getting complaints as well in this area. We do see recreational drones, sometimes flown, but these don't appear to…...

10+ mon, 6+ day ago (294+ words) SADDLE BROOK, New Jersey (WABC) -- The state of New Jersey offers a tax benefit program called the Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters, also known as ANCHOR. One couple met the requirements for the benefits, however, their check never made it to their mailbox. That's why they called Nina Pineda and 7 On Your Side to make sure their money found its way home. Ida Camillieri and her husband, Joseph, have raised their family in their house for the last 29 years. As New Jersey residents, they qualified for the state's ANCHOR program. "It's a tax benefit program where the state gives $1,500 back to homeowners who own their home," Ida said. Benefits should have been dispersed by November 1. "Everyone else was getting their checks. And I was like, what's going on?" Ida said. It turns out the Camillieris check got…...

6+ mon, 4+ week ago (358+ words) In honor of Maternal Mental Health month starting in May, a New Jersey professional photographer is hosting a portrait opportunity for mothers and their children at a low cost and donating the proceeds to a noble cause. WALDWICK, New Jersey (WABC) -- May 1 is the start of Maternal Mental Health month. One of the biggest issues for moms is depression. According to the CDC, one in five women were not asked about depression during a prenatal visit. One woman in New Jersey is trying to change that. She said there has been no greater joy than motherhood. In fact, she is a mother of four. But after her third child, she was consumed with anxiety. "It was keeping me up at night. It was difficult to sleep. And every decision I made, it was plagued with worry," Spazianto said. That's why…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago (347+ words) KEW GARDENS, Queens (WABC) -- Authorities announced the takedown of an auto theft ring, targeting all five boroughs of New York City, Long Island and beyond. The massive crackdown was carried out by ... KEW GARDENS, Queens (WABC) -- Authorities announced the takedown of an auto theft ring, targeting all five boroughs of New York City, Long Island and beyond. The massive crackdown was carried out by New York State Police and the NYPD, in Howard Beach, Queens. The location was just one of nine across New York City. Twenty people have been indicted as the ring leaders and masterminds behind 126 stolen vehicles from across the five boroughs, Long Island and New Jersey. "The most are 52 cars in Queens, 25 in Brooklyn, 14 in Nassau, 10 from the Bronx, 10 from Westchester, and so on when you look at the board," said Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz....

1+ week, 6+ day ago (98+ words) SOUTH BRUNSWICK, New Jersey (WABC) -- Dramatic dashcam video shows the moment South Brunswick, New Jersey police pulled a driver from a burning car, just moments before the vehicle was engulfed in flame. Officers can be seen jumping into action to break the window of a car on the side of the road, fire already at their feet. Police worked to free the unconscious 26-year-old driver, pulling him to safety as the inferno raged. It's unclear what caused the crash and fire. We're waiting for an update on the driver's condition. Check back later for more information....