Daniel darby seen here had only been on the job a month when he was fed up with delivering the mail. He admitted to buying garbage bags and tossing them. You got Christmas Gifts coming and the bills saying you have a phone and you need it delivered somewhere and they dont want to do their jobs. If they dont want to do their jobs, dont have it. Reporter when asked why the complaint against him said that he stated he was overwhelmed by the quantity of mail he was responsible for delivering. Three garbage bags full of discarded mail were found in a trash can on december 4th. Thats the area where darby was supposed to be making deliveries during the holiday season. Investigators say that some of the mail was opened and rifled through. That could be somebodys check, or christmas gift. That could be something that they really need for that particular day or week and they are not getting it because you are throwing out the mail. He is not the only postal the mail. James haden is accused of stealing a gift card, after a woman complained that a 100 gift card never arrived. Investigators say that haden fesed up about questioned. Admitted he stole 50 gift cards worth 1,000 over the last year. And having some of the purchases made with the stolen cards delivered to the post office where he worked. And the u. S. Ps has not confirmed if all the victims were found, notified or if they will be reimbursed. A Spokes Person saying that both men were suspended without pay. They could face as many as five years in prison. Thank you. We are also following breaking news on long island, a man is dead after being attacked in his home on long island. This happened on the rhett lane in freeport just before 4 00 this afternoon. Scene for a disturbance, the man was found serf injured and he died later. They will not say how he died, the whereabouts of the fuller not known, neighbors say he lived with his son. This years ball drop will be unlike any other, mainly because of security. We are aware that the threat picture changed because of isis, it changed from a year ago and two years ago, in response and ahead of that in some respects, that is why we have enlarged our capabilities. Officers will be sprea out times square and beyond, they will have chemical and radiation detectors and bomb sniffing dogs. Theres no specific threat to the certify that is something that the new years eve revelers do not mind. The way that they have the police lined up and the way they are prepared. You know, they are not just talking. They are prepared to do things, you know, and be safety. They will conduct searches at all entry points and at spectator viewing areas. Knapsacks and large bags will not be allowed and all bags will be searched. Anyone refusing to have a bag searched will not be allowed to enter. About 1 Million People are expected to pack the blocks around times square to watch the ball drop. The counterterrorism unit said that now years eve in new york city will be the safest place in the world. We are tracking rain and many are wondering how that will impact our holiday plans. Lets check in. Hey, there, david, theres course, we want it to be dry for new years eve in times square, here is a live look outside. All the wintry mess is long gone, now, mostly cloudy and we have had drizzle throughout the year. Here is our next weathermaker, this will ride up the front and the moisture will stream our way tomorrow morning and perhaps in to thursday morning. We will look at the time offier. This is tomorrow night, showers are back in the tristate, soggy again and the good news is its gone by new years eve. Here is a look at the holiday planner, new years eve is dry, bri bri brisk, partly cloudy, and it could be worse, and for new years day, keeping it dry and breezy, and temperatures in the 40 gs s. That is good news t umbrellas, will not be involved. The jackets yes, but you will not have to bundle up too much. Take a looe at the full forecast fall coming up in a few. Over to you. Three people are recovering tonight after a gas leak sparked a man hole fire in the bronx. It happened in belmont. A gas leak was reported, as they were working they hit underground equipment and sparked a fire. Witnesses say the flames shot up to four feet in the air and the workers injuries were minor. Fright thing frightening moments, a passenger was standing and lost his balance and both he and the windshield ended up on the street. His injuries are not considered life threatening, 55 passengers were on board. The bus was headed to manhattan. Another republican president ial candidate is out. My journey for the white house as i suspend my campaign for president. Former new york governor, George Pataki shared the news in a commercial spot during nbc primetime, he failed to gain significant traction in the polls. A soul mate, a highway row, a loving father and friend. That is how many oill remember this detective killed in afghanistan last week. We are live where tears were streaming down faces tonight. Ray . Reporter tonight, hundreds showed up to remember an american hero, Tech Sergeant joseph len, we saw people lined up outside the church, all here to say one last goodbye. Officer to the city of new york, he had his heart 100 . Reporter before three tours of duty in iraq and afghanistan, he was making new york safer as a detective. That is how he remembers the veteran. He was great to work with. He wanted to learn. And you know, he was active. He was always learning and he was not afraid. Reporter part of the long line of folks that was touched by his service to his country and to new york. He was killed last week in afghanistan by a suicide bomber linked to afghanistan, now in his hometown, one last goodbye. A policeman, in a really tough job, and then, you are in the National Guard going to the toughest places on the planet. You know, so this was really an extraordinary human being. On every level and you get that from his wife, you get that from reporter the detective nicknamed superman was a loving husband and father of two. That family heart broken and surrounded by support. It was evident outside the church. It resonates with civilians the sacrifice that this man made and he patrolled over there to protect what we hold sacred here. Reporter and i have to tell you, it resonated with police depends all over the tristate area. Throughout the afternoon and evening we saw folks from Police Departments from new york, new jersey and connecticut, Funeral Services are scheduled for tomorrow at 10 00 at Saint Patricks cathedral in the city. News 4 new york. Emotional night, ray. Thank you. Coming up on news 4 new york, the coat caper. How these burglars got away with coats. They are one of the most the push to make the riding device legal. And a story of survival in the devastation from deadly tovrnd tornadoes, a familys dog was found after two days of the centers for services recently asked patients to rate the quality of over 3. 500 hospitals. T fewer than 6 received 5 stars. R among them was Cancer Treatment centers of america in philadelphia. This is Surveillance Video from a bold fur burglary in chelsea. It happened in madison avenue furs on 27th street. The three men got in the store by throws a brick through the glass front door. They made off with 30 fur coats, valued at 25,000. If you have information call police. They were among the most popular gifts of the holiday that they are illegal to ride in new york city. Now, some lawmakers want to change that. It is legal to buy, sell, and own hover boards in the big apple, but not legal to ride them. Police can give you a ticket for as much as 200. Some are proposing a new law to make them legal and that would allow for more relation. Cracking down on faulty brands like those responsible for they are charged. The nypd commissioner said, not so fast. Lets make sure that people are riding them safely. Lets make sure theres regulation. It will require a lot of review and study. We live in a crowded city. You have a hard enough time walking down the streets, let alone hovering over the streets. If hoverboarding is legalized, its not clear where you would ride. City sidewalks could be off he used the socalled affluenza defense. He and his mother were tracked down in mexico, 960 miles from their home in fort worth. Reporter with his blonde hair died black, ethan couch was taken in to custody in mexico monday. Along with his mother, 48 years old tonya couch. Texas authorities confirmed tuesday that they had leads the two had fled there, nearly three weeks ago, after ethans probation violation. We followed those leads and eventually, it led to mexico where they were taken in to custody. Couchs case gained worldwide attention after he killed four people while driving drunk in 2013. During sentencing his attorney claimed that the teen did not understand the consequences of his actions because of his agreed and gave him ten years probation. Sparking anger. Anger that was reignited when cell phone video surfaced showing couch at a property, and though not drinking, alcohol use would violate his probation, that is what they say led his mother to putd him put him in thepick up truck and flee. Before crossing in to mexico. They had something akin to having a going away party. Unlike his homicide case, he will likely face jail time for this, and so will his mother. Nbc news. The former star of that tv musical glee, is being investigated for possible child important possession. He was arrested after a warrant Authorities Say he had been investigated by the l. A. P. D. s internet crimes against Children Task force, earlier this year, the actor paid 2. 7 million to settle a Sexual Battery lawsuit with his exgirlfriend. And heading to new jersey a health alert after a raccoon tested positive for rabies. The Health Department is warning residents to avoid any interaction with wild life. A town Spokes Person is reminding residents to keep their animals vaccines up to date and make sure their pets are always on a leash. Theres a heartwarming story of survival. Afamily whose house was destroyed by a tornado could not find their dog. Two days later they fear today worst and returned to search the rubble and then a miracle. Two days after a devastating tornado passed through, through debris, looking to find any personal items. They were standing on top of piles and piles of wood when they heard a familiar sound. We heard him, we heard him crying out. So, barking. They immediately started digging. Got it. Sawyer was buried for two days underneath the rubble of two houses. Oh, my gosh, i had not been able to sleep these past few nights thinking, and the rain and the cold, and i just was praying. Praying for a miracle that came true. Her dog, while dirty and in some pain, alive and going to be just fine. Nice four hours after that reunion, the family found the other dog and like sawyer, lucy expected to be okay. Great news. Yeah. All right, so i was out today, it was brisk out there, but at least it was dry and it felt like the holiday season. No more 70s, they are gone, they are gone for the time being, so get used to the holiday chill, its sticking around in to the new year. Temperatures in the low 30s and 40s. We are concerned about black ice north and west of town. In the city, no, temperatures are above freezing for the night. Low 40s, we have mostly cloudy skies and a beautiful look there, outside, 40 and we have the mostly cloudy sky in central park. Ouanr main concern, black ice, north and west and possible as winds in your morning commute tomorrow. More rain tomorrow, and we will talk about the timing in a few. And we are drying out as i mentioned earlier in time for new years eve. Here are the temperatures, notice the spots just near freezing. This is northwest new jersey, you had a wintry mix. That could freeze over in to black ice. 33 in franklin, and also in the montacello, will drop to just above freezing. So slippery sidewalks. 37, and 45, no ice there. Down the shore in long branch. Here is a look at storm tracker, right now, quiet, and clear skies north and west, tracking some fog in white plains, visibility down to half a mile there. Lets timeout the rain on future tracker. The 7 00 a. M. Tomorrow morning, a dry commute, and here come the clouds and here comes the rain. Light rain spreading in by 5 00, 6 00, its not a lot of rain, it falls overnight, midnight in to thursday morning and new years eve day starts out dry. The rain is gone by 7 00 a. M. , and the magic hour, midnight, times square and we are dry all around the city. And even the suburbs, whatever plans you have hanging out, having fun, you will be fine in no rain, no snow, brisk and dry. 36 in rye brook, mostly cloudy, winds are lighter, out of the northwest, five to ten miles an hour, and back the 50 again showers moving in by the end of the day tomorrow, fourtds in the suburbs. You can see in the sevenday forecast, we are dry for new years eve, a chilly start for 2016, temperatures in the mid 40s and breezy with flurries, the trend is a cooler one over the next seven days. Temperatures where they should be in the low 40s in the day and 30s overnight and we may finally get below freezing in central park. It will not happen until january, this is the first time it has happened in new york city history since records go back to the 1800s. We have never gotten below freezing. You forgot last year, it was cold. Not this year. Thank you. Nice break. Bruce, what are you working on, sir . Still early, the eagles face the giants this weekend without chip kelly. That is because the head coach of philly was released three years after taking the helm of the team. We have the story. And there was only one bus in the nfl for years, jerome bettis, but today, Darrelle Revis was given a bus by the ride of fame. We will hear from the jets super [ inaudible ] take a look at dramatic dash cam video out of pennsylvania, the driver of the car was knocked unconscious after crashing in to a utillity pole, the car was on fire, and the video shows him running toward the burning car and you see there, he pulls the driver out and drags him to safety. The driver was treated at a nearby hospital and expected to recover. What a hero that guy. People determined to deliver newspapers in a blizzard learned that Mother Nature had different plans. They wound up stranded in their car for 20 hours after driving in to a massive snow drift. Several rescue attempts were stopped because of dangerous conditions. Footsteps on the roof of their car. They plan to resume their paper route when they get a new car. Thats dedication. We will be right back with bruce its the holidays, which means a house full of people, who all want to get online. So hurry and get verizon fios. Only fios has the Fastest Internet and wifi available, with speeds from 50 to 500 megs. And right now, for only 79. 99 a month online, you get 50 meg fios internet, tv and phone for your first year. Plus, with a 2year agreement, fios gives you 400 back, and all the premium movie channels for a year. So go online or call now for this great offer. Riding a fourgame losing streak the knicks hosted the pistons, new york trying to avoid the first fivegame losing skid of the season. With time winding down in the third quarter, Carmelo Anthony misses the runner and gathered the offensive rebound. And hits the desperate fall away jumper at the buzzer. It was a sevenpoint lead after three. And the fourth quarter, belonged to derrick williams. Who poured in 16 of his 18 points in the final 12 minutes, including a pair of highlight reel dunks. The knicks get back in the win column, 10896. On the ice, the slumping islanders were north of the border, playing the second half of a home in home with the maple leafs. The islanders scored three goals in the first perio d and blew bernier misplaced the puck behind his net and they set up matt martin in the slot to make it a 3goal lead and just great intermission. Anders lee caps it off. As the islanders blitz toronto, 63. Elsewhere, devils hosting carolina carolina. 3 00 to play, schlemko, throws it and a game winner, 32 new jersey the final. A shocker tonight in philly. Eagles head coach chip kelly was released. Own the owner said, as i watched the season unfold, i determined it was time to make a change. Kellys eagles are 69 this year and will miss the playoffs for a second straight season. Overall, he was 2621. N three years in philly. Over personnel decisions this year, ultimately that contributed to his undoing. Ironically the eagles visit the giants this weekend, big blue has their own coaching issues, with head coach tom coughlin firmly on the hot seat. The jets were off today, but their star quarterback was absolute saluted in manhattan and seventime probowler, Darrelle Revis was presented his own double dekker bus to keep. You cannot make it up. Finally he autographed a personal seat on the upper level of the bus to make it official. I talked to revis about this weekends huge game against his former coach rex ryan, if the jets beat the bills they are in the playoffs. Will you be extra motivated because its rex . Schedule, like i said, its panning out pretty weird how the season is ending. You know, facing our former coach. But you know, we have bigger goals than that, we want to win the game and hope to get in the postseason. . 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