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WNBC News 4 New York March 7, 2016

If we had won it, things dont change that much. But whats important is that we continue to execute what were about and learn from different moments, wins and losses and make sure were better for it come the next game. In golf, it was the final round at doral. And adam scott with a lead and this masterful save was a thing of beauty. What a shot by the 35yearold australian. Scott calmly sunk his par put to secure his second straight tour victory. Both in florida. Hes the hottest golfer on the planet right now. In the mac tournament, monmouth beat fairfield. Theyll play tomorrow night in albany with a trip to the big in the semis of the colonial, green sets up denton kuhn underneath to put the pride on top. William and mary rushes the ball off court, but their desperation three is well off the mark. Hofstra advances to the tournament final with a 6770 victory. And in the Missouri Valley championship game, Northern Iowa and evansville were tied at 51. And this was Northern Iowa for the win what a way to send the panthers to the big dance for the second straight year. You cant get enough of that stuff. The celebrations are beautiful. Coming up in sports final, seton hall head coach Kevin Willard joins us in the studio. The pirates should be in the big dance, and we break down a wild seven goals in the first period. Much more to come, a stabbing, a slashing and a fire. Police catch a man accused of going on a deadly crime spree in queens. The very latest when we come the bigger the burrito, the bigger the fun. Dunkins new grandde burrito a breakfast burrito packed with big southwest flavor. Go grande with veggie or sausage today. America runs on dunkin. Of our 11 00 show. Thanks for staying with us. Im natalie pasquarella. We begin with a wild spree that ended in gunshots. One person was killed, four others hurt including two officers. It started at1 11 00 when a woman was slashed. Then a Liquor Store Owner was stabbed and he and another man were set on fire. Less than an hour later, the suspect was shot. Reporter all day police have been chasing a suspect they say is responsible for a string of Violent Attacks across astoria. That all ended a few hours ago when we heard seven distinct gunshots. [ gunshots ] Reporter Police opened fire on suspect james dillon after a large manhunt. A woman was slashed in the face. A store owner was stabbed and killed. And another man was set on fire, and Police Believe james dillon was responsible for all of it. They found him at his home and opened fire when they say he wouldnt drop his knife. Hes now in critical condition. We spoke exclusively with a woman who says she was slashed by dillon. He grabbed my jacket, i saw him taking the knife out. Immediately he started stabbing my neck. I fought back. I didnt even know i was being cut. And two Police Officers were also burned when they say dillon sprayed them with an unknown chemical substance. Were told they are going to be okay. Michael george, news 4 new york. We go now to the life and legacy of former first lady nancy reagan. Today the reagan president ial library was closed. But that didnt stop morn er urners from stopping by. Reporter the library in simi valley, california bears his name, but this was always their place. Flowers and flags, tribute the and tears. Theres a strong feeling towards the reagan family. They did so much for our family. Reporter ronald and nancy began planning the library while he was in office. They would check on its progress during stops to the white house from santa barbara. It was so pretty riding this morning. Really pretty. Reporter in 1988, the groundbreaking. Even in the dirt, the first lady always added a touch of class and a bit of humor. The library would honor the president who always cherished his wife. And of course my nancy. I dont know how to begin to describe what she means to me except to say i cant imagine life without her. Reporter the reagans picked this hilltop because of its sweeping views. He was president ial. But many say she made this place majestic. Henry to say goodbye. No question she was iconic, no question she was more than just a first lady, but a strength of strength and vitality and pride of the united states. Reporter mrs. Reagan will soon be buried next to her husband at the library, a special place on the hilltop with a view they loved in a country that loved them both even more. And that was miguel almaguer. James baker served as chief of staff and treasury secretary. He spoke with lester holt about the role mrs. Reagan played in her Husbands Administration and in her husbands life. She was his closest adviser, but in addition to that, she was his constant protector. They had a very beautiful, exceptionally beautiful relationship. He told lester that mrs. Reagan had great political she knew, quote, who in that white house was paddling their own canoe and who was working for the gipper. Former first Lady Hillary Clinton and husband bill saying her strength of character was legendary. Bernie sanders called her an exemplary first lady. Ted cruz said she had deep passion for this nation. And john kasich said america and the reagan family have lost a woman of grace and strength. For more on the life and legacy of nancy reagan and a photo gallery, you can hid to our website, nbcnew york. Com. The 17th annual st. Pats for all parade grew 00 drew hundreds. It initially was a response to the parade that banned gays. Own. Organizers say they have no plans to stop now. It continues, and it will go on, because it became something much more than just a protest of the fifth avenue parade. It actually became its own very powerful symbol of being both irish and inclusive. Mayor de blasio was at todays parade. For the first time he will march down fifth avenue, this time in manhattans st. Patricks day parade. He boycotted the parade the first two years in office because of its stance on openly gay people participating. It starts at 11 00. And coming up next, an iteam exclusive. The only image i remember is him pulling the gun and the flash of the muzzle. Two recovering Police Officers speak out about the night they were shot at point blank range. I always heard fios was a lot faster. But i thought itd be a hassle to switch. Turns out it wasnt. They showed up when i asked and they set up wifi on my laptop and my tablet and stuff. Its true. It is better. Im here to mow the lawn. Its february, curtis. Maybe i should change some other things around here. Switching is easy with our switchers guarantee. Your new wifi. Switch now and get 100 meg speeds, plus tv and phone for just 69. 99 a month online. Switch to better. Switch to fios. Governor andrew cuomo there is an unhealthy income inequality gap that is only growing. If you work fulltime you shouldnt have to choose between paying the rent and buying food. I say lift up the working families of this state and pay a real decent wage. We fight until this nation fulfills its promise of opportunity for all and thats what this well, tonight, the search continues for the man who pushed a 17yearold gurl into the path of the number seven train. Police releasing this Surveillance Video of the its a bit grainy. Authorities say he shoved the girl off the platform at the plaza station last night. Fortunately the trains motor man was able to apply the brake as the teen hugged the platform. Police have arrested a suspect in the case of a car explosion. He faces a series of charges, including attempted murder. This happened on wednesday night. He placed two aerosol cans in the wheel well and ignited them while it was moving. Fortunately the driver and passenger were not hurt. Want to go to an iteam exclusive. Two officers shot at pointblank range inside a stairwell and lived to talk about it. Theyre still fighting to get we have the incredible story about what happened the night they came facetoface with a wouldbe cop killer. I cant believe that im sitting here today. He was shot pointblank in the face. The bullet ricocheted off bone and came away from his bone. Came out right around here. Yeah. Reporter and his partner, deara cruz was hit below her bulletproof vest. I was shot right here and i got surgery right in this section. Reporter both why patrolling the stairwells at the Melrose Houses last month and ran into malik chavez and a second man. At first, there were few signs of trouble. I asked for i. D. S, they were compliant. Reporter he said i was staying stay he was staying as a guest. From his pocket, at that moment, thats when he fired. It all happened so fast, the only images that i remember is him pulling the gun and the flash of the muzzle going off. It was black. Then i remember kind of coming to. And thinking, im alive. Reporter as the shots rang out, officer cruz tried to shield the second civilian and take cover. The second individual was the one who made me realize that i was shot. He was like, listen, youre bleeding. Reporter she radioed for help asthma malik ran into the apartment and shot and killed himself. On scene before we were taken to the hospital, i saw him and i kind of panicked. Because i saw just the blood on his face. In my mind, im thinking what if its a femoral artery, what if she bleeds out. Is going to be fine. I was put a lot more at ease. Reporter both officers on the job just two years, first in her family to become an officer. There was just something about being a police officer, anyone. Reporter and he was a the bronx. Theres a lot of crime that goes on there but a lot of great people that live there. And they need great people to look after them. Reporter both released early on to cheers as he wheeled his partner out. Even though it was a close call, both are eager to get back to the job. I definitely believe there was a higher power looking out for both of us. We got lucky. Immortal. Reporter in the bronx, jonathan dietz, news 4 new york. Still ahead, a long island going to the dogs quite literally. But first, the warmup. How high will it rise and how long will it last . We have your forecast. Alright guys. I want to show you some cutting edge technology. This is a vhs tape. Push that tape in and hit play. This is a flip phone. Have you seen these before . Its called a compact disc. Oh. Looks like were getting a facsimile. What year is it to you . Its old. Youd rather use Newer Technology . Definitely. Well, ive got something to show you. This is the 2016 chevy volt. It uses extended range electric technology. The prius hybrid uses Battery Technology developed 15 years ago. Chevy expects volt drivers to get over a thousand miles between fill ups. Its got every technology there is. The prius actually the reality tv star none as big ang is being remembered on staten island. A mural was revealed. She died last month, not long diagnosed with stage four brain and lung cancer. She was boast known for appearing on the show mob wives and later got her own spinoff series, big ang. Tom hanks is at it again on social media after he reunited a student with an i. D. He said mitten, shoe . Hat . Dont know. He found that i. D. And successfully returned it to the owner. He also tweeted that someone found his credit card on the street and returned it. Start dropping stuff if you want to meet tom hanks. The royals have released rare footage of Prince Charles as a baby, a 1yearold, it shows Queen Elizabeth the second who at the time was princess charles is now 67, the heir to the british thrown. It was a little chilly this weekend, but as we head back to work and school, thats when temperatures are going to warm up. I know the timings not great for everybody, but on a personal note, im on vacation this week. So i picked a good week. Much milder than it was this weekend, but its still going to be a little bit chilly because of a breeze, and its because of this weak cold front thats going to pass us to the north that it could bring a sprinkle north of town. Our temperatures today, were still below average for this time of year, but 2 degrees off of our average high of 46 degrees. Were already down to 25. Its in midtown that were Still Holding onto the upper 30s. White plains and bridgewater sitting at 27 degrees. Clouds on the approach, and this weak cold front could distribute a few light sprinkles or showers the track. Its snowing in the adirondacks. I wouldnt rule out a sprinkle as you head into the lower hudson valley, but this same front is going to stir up the breezes a little bit. Its not going to do anything for us as far as the umbrella. Youre not going to need that no matter what part of the tri state you live in. The winds gusting between 2025 miles per hour. At noon we still have winds gusting to around 20 miles per hour. In the afternoon they actually pick up a little bit, maybe a gust around 25 miles per hour, maybe even a little stronger in a couple locations closer to the shore, but by tuesday temperatures are set well drop into the 20s in the suburbs, and tomorrow, with the breezy conditions, the breede breeze breezes out of the west. Everybodys going to stay dry in the immediate metro area. Up to 64 degrees on tuesday with partly cloudy skies. On wednesday were going to surge all the way to 70 degrees, fantastic day feeling like may. Then thursday were looking at the arrival of rain. We dont have any cool downs in the sevenday forecast. Enjoy this taste of spring. Back to you. Well enjoy it. A long island teen who is partially blind has turned his own struggle into a mission to help others. Hes raising money to buy service dogs for wounded veterans, and the support he has received has been overwhelming. Reporter matthew is heading to the principles office. But trouble isnt waiting behind tully is. Tully is a service dog who will be assigned to a disabled vet or First Responder free of charge, and its money raised by this 13 year old making it possible. A lot of people are veterans in the family, and First Responders, all of them need an extra helping hand where they can get it. And these dogs are what gives them that. It gives them a new life. Reporter matthew is a seventh grader. He didnt know the first thing about grassroots fundraising, but he knew about guide dogs, hes partially blind. His brother brandon is also partially blind. I know how much training goes into it, and it was a lot. But were doing pretty good so far. Reporter pretty good . Thats an understatement. We thought it would be cool, if we could reach the 6,000 to sponsor a puppy. Reporter and now youre at . 25,000. Reporter thats a big number. Hes already changed the veterans, its incredible. Reporter this is his counselor. Shes overwhelmed by his gesture. While hes trying to help someone else out, i dont know if he realizes hes improving as well. Reporter is this your chance to give back . I guess so. Reporter never thought of it that way . No. Reporter and hell keep raising money as long as those donations keep coming in. News 4 new york. Awesome, awesome story. We will be right back. mailman what are you guys doing . receptionist itit gets boring between calls so i make phone music. 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In second place, london has fallen, starring Girard Butler and morgan freeman. And dead pool, did slip to the third spot. And sports final is coming thank you very much, rob and natalie. Welcome to the show. When you talk about local rivalries, the rangers and islanders are right near the top. And today was a wild regular season duel. Well talk about it tonight with two of the teams current broadcasters who just so happened to experienced the rivalry first hand. And weve got the coach of the hottest Basketball Team in the area here in the studio tonight. Kevin willard, of the seton hall pirates. But first, the news of the day. And tonights headlines are brought to you by buick. Peytons place. The sheriff is hanging up the cleats. One month after winning super bowl 50, Peyton Manning will announce his retirement on monday. The next stop for the fivetime mvp, canton, ohio, the pro football hall of fame

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