N. J. Burkett
ABC7 Eyewitness News
New York, NY, United States
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September 11 survivors: How reporter and his photographer escaped Twin Towers collapse
Eyewitness News reporter N.J. Burkett and photographer Marty Glembotzky rushed down to the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. While shooting a standup right below the burning towers, the first tower began to collapse. → Read More
5 woman members of FDNY share their stories from 9/11
As we mark 20 years since 9/11, five woman members of the FDNY are sharing their experience and how they rose to leadership positions. → Read More
5 woman members of FDNY share their stories from 9/11
As we mark 20 years since 9/11, five woman members of the FDNY are sharing their experience and how they rose to leadership positions. → Read More
Expert: Horrified Afghans face losing the only world they've ever known
Taliban leaders are making assurances that the group has changed in the 20 years since it last held power in Afghanistan. But despite their public relations offensive, the Taliban has a disastrous human rights record. This is why many experts are skeptical. → Read More
Expert: Here's why Afghanistan fell so quickly
"This is an unmitigated disaster, first and foremost for Afghans. And I would also say that it's an American-sponsored disaster in many ways, we collectively hold responsibility for that across party lines," said Professor Ben Hopkins of George Washington University, a noted expert on Afghanistan. → Read More
Expert: Here's why Afghanistan fell so quickly
"This is an unmitigated disaster, first and foremost for Afghans. And I would also say that it's an American-sponsored disaster in many ways, we collectively hold responsibility for that across party lines," said Professor Ben Hopkins of George Washington University, a noted expert on Afghanistan. → Read More
Expert: Here's why Afghanistan fell so quickly
"This is an unmitigated disaster, first and foremost for Afghans. And I would also say that it's an American-sponsored disaster in many ways, we collectively hold responsibility for that across party lines," said Professor Ben Hopkins of George Washington University, a noted expert on Afghanistan. → Read More
'Growing up Buttafuoco': Joey and Mary Jo's daughter tells her story
"Most people think they know this story, but they have no clue," Jessie Buttafuoco, the victim's daughter, said. "I lived this story. And it's crazy." → Read More
'Growing up Buttafuoco': Joey and Mary Jo's daughter tells her story
"Most people think they know this story, but they have no clue," Jessie Buttafuoco, the victim's daughter, said. "I lived this story. And it's crazy." → Read More
Tips for car safety in bitter cold weather
Dead batteries are by far the biggest problem facing motorists in brutally cold weather. Experts say if your car's battery is more than five years old, you should consider replacing it before it goes bad. → Read More
MTA board postpones fare hike vote to consider alternatives
The MTA board postponed a planned vote Thursday on potential fare hikes, delaying the decision at least one month while the agency considers a variety of alternatives. → Read More
MTA board set to vote on potential fare increase Thursday
The vote to keep the fare at $2.75 or increase it to $3 could make the difference of hundreds of millions of dollars for the transit agency, which has come under scrutiny from Governor Andrew Cuomo in recent weeks. → Read More
Worker critically injured in multi-alarm fire at business in College Point, Queens
The blaze started around 7:45 a.m. Monday in the basement of a company on 14th Avenue in College Point that supplies wholesale toys and medical equipment. → Read More
Long Island Rail Road massacre survivors gather for 25th anniversary
Survivors of a deadly shooting on the Long Island Rail Road 25 years ago gathered to talk about the day the gunfire rang out and how their lives have changed. → Read More
EXCLUSIVE: Elderly Harlem woman with dementia found after wandering from family while aide was apparently sleeping
Giselle Gailiard is a proud Haitian immigrant, once fluent in four languages, but lives now with dementia. While her live-in aide was apparently asleep, Mrs. Gailiard put on her finest clothes and left the apartment. → Read More
EXCLUSIVE: Elderly Harlem woman with dementia found after wandering from family while aide was apparently sleeping
Giselle Gailiard is a proud Haitian immigrant, once fluent in four languages, but lives now with dementia. While her live-in aide was apparently asleep, Mrs. Gailiard put on her finest clothes and left the apartment. → Read More
'Operation Pay Dirt' targets illegal dumping operation on Long Island
Authorities in Suffolk County have announced a 130-count indictment targeting an alleged illegal dumping operation on Long Island. → Read More
NYCHA tenants living without heat fed up, want answers
Thousands of people living in public housing who are without heat or hot water are fed up and want answers. → Read More
Lynbrook residents rally against $75 million, 200-unit apartment complex
Outraged residents gathered at Lynbrook Village Hall Monday to rally against a major $75 million 200-unit apartment complex and four-story parking garage. → Read More
Exclusive: 14-year-old speaks out after Lyft driver caught masturbating in Queens
A teenager is speaking out exclusively to Eyewitness News after she says a Lyft driver performed a lewd act on himself while she was riding in the back seat of his car. → Read More