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Joe Torres

Eyewitness News

New York, NY, United States

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Past articles by Joe:

Long Island authorities discover haul of stolen catalytic converters, plus millions in cash

Authorities on Long Island discovered a haul of cash and catalytic converters worth a fortune on Wednesday. → Read More

10 years after Sandy Hook massacre, parents fighting to stop violence at schools

Their work is difficult and the mission is challenging - but the need is constant. → Read More

Hochul, Zeldin sound off on plans to stabilize New York's economy

There are more costly commutes to work, higher prices for consumer goods, taxes, inflation and interest rates all going up. So what are the candidates' plans? → Read More

New York City school cafeteria worker honored for decades of service

Valarie Barker was honored for her hard work and dedication to the kids that mean so much to her. → Read More

New York City school cafeteria worker honored for decades of service

Valrie Baker was honored for her hard work and dedication to the kids that mean so much to her. → Read More

Hurricane Ian updates: Joe Torres reports from Florida

Eyewitness News anchor and reporter Joe Torres reports live from Florida as the state braces for impact from Hurricane Ian. → Read More

Hurricane Fiona recovery: Joe Torres reports from Puerto Rico

Eyewitness News anchor and reporter Joe Torres reports live from Puerto Rico as the nation is still reeling from the fury of Hurricane Fiona. → Read More

Fiona's aftermath: NYC Mayor Eric Adams arrives in Puerto Rico to survey damage

Mayor Eric Adams arrived in Puerto Rico on Sunday to survey the damage from Hurricane Fiona. → Read More

NJ, NY State police officers deployed to Puerto Rico

75 troopers from the New Jersey State Police alongside 50 of their colleagues from the New York State Police are ready, willing, and able to answer the call from their law enforcement partners in Puerto Rico. → Read More

'Rise Up NYC' summer concert series kicks off in Brooklyn

The 'Rise Up NYC' summer concert series kicked off in Brooklyn Wednesday night. → Read More

New York City correction officers arraigned after attempted suicide at Rikers

18-year-old Nicholas Feliciano used a T-shirt and sweatshirt to try to hang himself at Rikers on November 27, 2019. → Read More

Hate crime investigation after Orthodox Jews hit with BBs, eggs in Rockland County

Police have launched a hate crime investigation after three members of the Orthodox Jewish community were either shot with BB guns or hit with eggs in Monsey over the weekend. → Read More

Mayor Adams gets look at sample of 2,700 weapons confiscated inside Rikers Island

New York City Mayor Eric Adams got a first-hand, up-close look Wednesday afternoon, at just a few of the roughly 2,700 shivs, shanks and contraband recovered from Rikers Island since the end of February. → Read More

Puerto Rican Pride: Fernando 'Ponce' Laspina bonds community with boxing gym

Fernando Laspina opened El Maestro Boxing Gym as a way to bring his community together and keep young people away form gang violence → Read More

Security officer saves choking 10-year-old student by performing Heimlich maneuver

"I wouldn't be here if it weren't for him," 10-year-old Ariana said of her new guardian angel. → Read More

Security officer saves choking student at Orange County elementary school

A security officer in Orange County is being hailed as a hero after helping a young girl who was choking. → Read More

Alarming increase in transit crimes despite new initiative underground

Stabbings, robberies, assaults and more -- newly released police statistics reveal an alarming increase in transit crimes in the past week. → Read More

Long Island's Paws of War saves 3 dogs set to be euthanized after military cuts

Several dogs that were brought to New York from the Middle East have a bright new outlook on life, thanks to a group called Paws of War. → Read More

Owner, nephew's wife indicted for setting New York restaurant ablaze in 2017

Newburgh restaurant owner, Zef Gjurashaj and his niece Marina Gjurashaj, were arrested and indicted for setting their restaurant on fire in 2017. → Read More

Coronavirus Update NYC: At-home COVID test kits in demand as Thanksgiving approaches

With Thanksgiving just days away, at-home COVID test kits are in high demand as families look for extra reassurance for holiday gatherings. → Read More