Sonia Rincón, Eyewitness News

Sonia Rincón

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New York, NY, United States

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The push to get vendors off sidewalks in Flushing

The vendors on Main Street in Downtown Flushing sell clothes, food, and household items. → Read More

New legislation introduced in New York City to help prevent lithium-ion battery fires

Lithium-ion battery explosions are now the third leading cause of fires in New York City after smoking and open flames, according to the FDNY. → Read More

Family in danger of losing rent-stabilized apartment in Hell's Kitchen due to pandemic

A couple living in a rent-regulated apartment in Manhattan since 1980, could lose their home because of unforeseen circumstances created by the pandemic. → Read More

Police investigating deadly shooting at Bronx intersection where Junior attacked in 2018

The shooting occurred at the same intersection where Lesandro 'Junior' Guzman Feliz was attacked in 2018. There is a mural at the intersection for him now. → Read More

Young 'The Lion King' actors take part in Black History Month tradition

A backstage tradition that's been going on for years took center stage amongst the youngest cast members of Broadway's 'The Lion King' in honor of Black History Month. → Read More

Mom, daughter among many Ukrainian refugees hoping to make living in New Jersey

A mother and her young daughter are trying to make a new life for themselves in New Jersey after fleeing Ukraine. → Read More

Vigil held in Brooklyn for victims of U-Haul rampage

The victims of last week's U-Haul tragedy had different backgrounds - most were immigrants, some were working at the time - and there are physical and emotional scars that still haven't healed. → Read More

Twin sisters become valedictorian, salutatorian of their Long Island high school

This year's valedictorian and salutatorian are star students and star athletes, and they are also twin sisters! → Read More

Victim describes frightening U-Haul crash in Brooklyn that killed 1, injured 7

The victim Eyewitness News reporter Sonia Rincon spoke with is a 38-year-old mother of two who was about to go see a friend before the crash. → Read More

1 killed, 2 others injured in Bronx fire

The fire started just after 2 p.m. Sunday at the building on Evergreen Avenue in Soundview. → Read More

Community community begs for justice after 17-year-old boy stabbed to death in Coney Island

Local leaders and violence interrupters gathered in the Rite Aid parking lot in Coney Island where Nyheem Wright collapsed after being stabbed Friday. → Read More

Mother demands justice after one of nine sons fatally stabbed in Coney Island

At a vigil on Sunday night in the cold rain, family and friends mourned Nyheem Wright, 17, with so many questions about why he was taken from them so soon - by whom - and whether they will hear from any other city leaders acknowledging their broken hearts. → Read More

Mayor Adams calling on government to help with influx of asylum seekers in NYC

The mayor held a rally outside City Hall on Sunday afternoon - calling on Congress and FEMA to do their part in dealing with the crisis at the Southern Border. → Read More

Adams unveils details of $103 billion proposed budget for New York City

Adams warned about a perfect storm of fiscal challenges ahead for the city. → Read More

NYPD neighborhood safety teams tasked with cracking down on guns

There are 33 neighborhood safety teams around the city that are tasked with getting illegal guns off the streets. → Read More

Woman struck in head by stray bullet, killed while walking to supermarket in Manhattan

It happened while the woman was walking to the grocery store. → Read More

NYPD out in full force delivering toys to kids in need across NYC

The flashing motorcade made stops in Brooklyn and Manhattan, appearing to an eager crowd of children waiting on the sidewalk on a chilly evening. → Read More

Mayor Adams warns NYC can't hand influx of migrants if Title 42 ends

That means inevitably more will be sent to New York in need of temporary shelter and other services. That has Mayor Adams asking for a new round of Federal and state help. In addition, Oscar Leeser, the mayor of El Paso, Texas is declaring a state of emergency. → Read More

Rodents, critters invade Brooklyn housing complex; residents plead for help

A community in Brooklyn is under siege from a cast of unwanted invaders. → Read More

Santa visits children at Ronald McDonald House in Manhattan while riding fire truck

No sleigh, no problem! Santa paid a visit to children at a Ronald McDonald House in New York City while riding in a fire truck. → Read More