13,000 incidents compared to 20142015 when there were nearly 16,000. Thats a 23 jump. Mayor de blasio, be honest with the new yorkers. You tell us our schools are safe, but they are more dangerous than ever. Reporter the Citys Department of education refutes this interpretation of the data says it includes minor, nonviolent infractions. In a statement the d. O. E. Tells us, this data is misleading. The total number of incidents at new York City Schools decreased and crime, arrests and summonses are down across the board. Theres no spin here. This is not our data. Its the states data reported by city schools. And we reached out to the state department of education for their take on this report. We have not heard back from them just yet, but were still working on that for later today. Reporting live from city hall, ida, thank you for that. We have breaking news from Morris County new jersey, theres been some type of construction accident in the town of whippany out there and two workers
When their granddaughter needed them the most. Wheres all the cops the man said they were going to put on the train . If they were there, that wouldnt have happened. Deltoros granddaughter is being interviewed by cops. She said she feels guilty for putting her father in this situation all over a dollar. Police are hoping velasquez turns himself in. The alleged victim, police just identified him Herbert Burgess from the bronx. Cefaan kim, channel 7 Eyewitness News. Weve been following the changing weather in the clouds. Theyre just starting to move in here in our area. Its raining in some places. Meteorologist lee goldberg tracking it all at the weather wall. No doubt. Take a look at this. Clear sky right here. Dark clouds ready to move in to manhattan. Rainfall in new york city not too far away. Maybe next 15, 20 minutes or so. Were at 59 degrees. Also gusty winds with these showers. Just localized but when these showers roll through they kick up the winds to near 30 miles per hour. We
Face. 65yearold Clarence Jones is the man police say is on a rampage, attacking and robbing senior citizens. He should get caught. Reporter we showed jones picture to brooklynites. Its their first clear view of the man. The photo is chilling for many. This is a terrible concern. I dont want to be hurt. Reporter there is a distinct sense of urgency in commissioner brattons voice today. We really need your help to get him back behind bars for the rest of his life. Reporter he has 19 prior arrests, he served 14 years in prison and was patrolled in 2014. Just Months Later Police say he was arrested for violently attacking a 76yearold woman in the bronx. Hes a dangerous man. We think hes in brooklyn right now. Reporter back here near Prospect Park residents are taking a close look at jones face sealing this image in their harvey sauce says if you recognize this guy say something. Could be you, could be your mother, could be your daughter. You know . And theres absolutely no excuse fugitive.
Its the weather. We had the snow this morning. Sullivan county snow. Orange county snow in the hudson vahalley. Here in the city, plain old rahain. You can see no advisories in effect until you head into the deep Hudson Valley. Sullivan, ulster and dutchess coonunty, 1 to 3 inches of the slushy wet snow. It may slow you down. 36 degrees, chilly right now. A damp day. We have showers through the day. Bring your umbrellas. 52 degrees. Take a look at the a. M. Commu forecast coming up in a few. We have a few closures this morning already. First off in bedminster, 287 northbound at exit 22. Vehicle fire here. You will be diverted off and the ramp is closed in somerset. 287 southbound at exit 13. A closure on route 1 and 9. Northbound, the left lane is blocked. More weather and traffic coming up on the 4s. Thanks so much emily. Breaking news at newark evacuated due to a fire. Today in new yorks Tracie Strahan just arrived. Whats happening . I can tell you a Port Authority spokesperson tells
Look at todays eye opener. Your world in 90 seconds. One person is dead. At least three injured. This is in Northern Arizona university in flagstaff. A Deadly School shooting in arizona. The shooter is in custody and happened near a Residence Hall that nearly houses the schools greek system. Are you happy he is gone . Happy is not the right word. Relieved. Many House Republicans are trying to convince paul ryan to cover the house leadership role. Most of the river could spill over its banks this morning. Targets in syria actually landed in iran is being questioned. The 2016 nobel prize has been introduced. From hero to stabbing victim in sacramento. This is not a what happened in france months ago. Undocumented immigrants in 18wheeler. Out of control driver hit several cars in North Carolina. Oh, gosh. Look at that. Oh, she did lit the Police Bridge collapses in new zealand. Four tourists fell 25 feet and hilton has it. That closes out the game. Tonight . I cant plain it. I have nothin