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The Hill
21 hours ago
- Health
- The Hill
Man wearing metal chain sucked into MRI machine in New York: Police
WESTBURY, N.Y. (WPIX) – A man was critically injured during an incident with an MRI machine on Long Island, New York, on Wednesday, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Police said it happened at Nassau Open MRI in the village of Westbury around 4:30 p.m. A 61-year-old man entered a magnetic resonance imaging room without permission while the machine was in progress, according to authorities. Police said the man was wearing a large metallic chain around his neck, causing him to be sucked into the machine. Man accused of driving with 75+ propane tanks in van in Manhattan: FDNY The man suffered a 'medical episode,' according to authorities. Police said he was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. No other details were immediately provided. MRI machines detect disease or ailments by using very powerful magnets to create a strong magnetic field to scan the body and produce images of its 'non-bony parts or soft tissues,' according to the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering. 'The magnetic field extends beyond the machine and exerts very powerful forces on objects of iron, some steels, and other magnetizable objects; it is strong enough to fling a wheelchair across the room,' it stated.
The Hill
a day ago
- The Hill
Police apprehend 4 boys spotted subway surfing on NYC train: ‘A deadly risk'
THE BRONX, N.Y. (WPIX) — Four boys who were recently apprehended while subway surfing in the Bronx are among the 200 people New York Police Department (NYPD) drones have rescued since the program began, police said Tuesday. Last week, drones spotted the kids — ages 16, 15, 12, and 12 — riding on top of the northbound 6 express train as it sped under a bridge and through multiple above-ground stations in the Bronx last Thursday, according to the NYPD. Footage released by the NYPD first shows one of the boys climbing onto the roof of the train and immediately crouching as it passes under the Westchester Avenue Bridge. The three other boys then emerge from between the train cars and get to their feet. One of the kids slips after standing up. The boys could also be seen jumping on top of the train as it travels through the Bronx. After the NYPD's Drone Team sent officers the boys' descriptions, police say they were able to stop the train and apprehend the boys before they were seriously injured. Authorities also said Tuesday that there had been hundreds of subway surfing apprehensions since the NYPD began using drones in November of 2023. 'It's not a thrill. It's a deadly risk,' the NYPD wrote in a social media post earlier this week. 'Our drone technology has already helped save 200 lives — spotting subway surfers before tragedy strikes. We're watching from above. Because you matter down here. Ride inside, stay alive.' As of July 6, three people have died subway surfing in 2025, compared to two during the same time last year, officials said. A total of six people died in 2024 as a result of the activity, with five dying after subway surfing the previous year. Among the more recent deaths was Carlos Oliver, a 15-year-old boy who was subway surfing on a No. 7 train in Queens over the Fourth of July weekend. Officials say he lost his balance and fell as the train pulled into the Queensboro Plaza Station. He was rushed to the hospital, but did not survive his injuries. 'I want him here, I want to hold him,' his sister told Nexstar's WPIX. 'Someone has to do something.'
The Hill
10-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Woman denied entry at JFK describes ‘nightmare' stay at New Jersey ICE facility
NEW YORK CITY (WPIX) — Jane can only remember crying twice during her hours-long detention after being denied entry into the United States from Switzerland. The first time was when she was chained to a chair at John F. Kennedy Airport after six hours of interrogation. The second was when she realized her menstrual cycle had started inside Elizabeth Detention Center, a privately owned U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility criticized for poor conditions since it opened in the 1990s. 'The way I felt, I smelled, I looked — dehumanizing,' Jane, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, told Nexstar's WPIX. 'They treat us worse than animals.' What was meant to be a birthday trip after a battle with cancer had quickly turned into a nightmare when Jane was denied entry into the United States and detained at the New Jersey facility. Documents on ICE letterhead reviewed by WPIX confirm Jane was detained and released from Elizabeth Detention Center this year. Jane's experience left her scarred with recurring nightmares and bruises, she said. But as the daughter of political refugees and a language teacher, Jane has found new purpose. 'I had to experience this to be able to show people the ugly truth of America,' Jane said. 'They took away from me my biggest love, they took away New York from me in such an ugly way. But I saw it, and I saw what this country's doing with innocent girls.' When Jane landed at JFK, she immediately noticed a different scene: What was normally a one-hour customs process was taking two hours. After she was asked routine questions, Jane's passport was handed to a second officer, whom Jane was told to follow. 'OK, great, now it's my turn,' she recalled thinking. 'That's when the whole s—show began.' Until she arrived at the detention center hours later, Jane was never told where she was headed. Jane was told she was denied entry because officers suspected she planned to work in the United States, something not allowed with the Visa Waiver Program that Jane has used without issue for years. The visa waiver is offered to only 42 countries, including many in Europe, and requires travelers to waive their right to contest a deportation, according to the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act. At the airport, multiple Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers combed through her luggage, phone, laptop, bank accounts and social media. They repeatedly accused her of lying, Jane said. Travelers like Jane have fewer rights when interacting with immigration enforcement at airports, including having no right to an attorney, according to the Immigration Law Center. This was made abundantly clear to Jane. Ultimately, Jane said she was put in hand, foot and belly restraints before being taken to Elizabeth. Meanwhile, Jane's loved ones had contacted the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. The department this year raised issue with U.S. officials about the treatment of Swiss nationals attempting to enter America, according to a spokesperson for the Swiss FDFA. In a statement to WPIX, a spokesperson for CBP said that a decline in illegal immigration has allowed the department to renew 'thorough vetting and interviews' at ports of entry. 'A visa is a privilege, not a right, and only those who respect our laws and follow the proper procedures will be welcomed,' a CBP spokesperson said. Jane was checked into Elizabeth Detention Center, a 300-bed, windowless facility operated by a private company called CivicCore. It was the only ICE detention facility in New Jersey until this year, when the controversial Delaney Hall opened in Newark. What Jane saw at Elizabeth matched the horror stories she had heard. Cold, dry, dimly lit, and filled with cries, the conditions were 'inhumane,' she said. 'First, I was scared, but then, these girls, so kind, so nice, so empathetic,' Jane said. 'I told the girls when I left, 'Girls, I will try to use my voice, I don't know how yet, but I will try to use my voice to show America what is going on behind closed doors.'' Jane immediately became a translator for the women in Elizabeth, given that she speaks many languages. She met women from Haiti, Germany, Nigeria and Honduras, some of whom had been there for a year. In an act of kindness, one woman gave Jane a feminine napkin she had after agents said there were none left. In a recent New York Times report, the Department of Homeland Security denied claims that detention centers across the country are experiencing overcrowding and poor conditions, such as people lacking access to medication and feminine products and sleeping on bare floors. Jane was held at Elizabeth for 13 hours. She said she was again put in restraints, taken back to JFK, and walked through the airport in handcuffs, accompanied by ICE agents and a police officer. Her belongings were given to the flight attendants and returned to her once the flight had taken off, Jane said. She cried the whole way home. A spokesperson for the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs said it has seen a huge spike in requests for help this year. 'Since March 2025, the FDFA Helpline has responded to approximately 170 inquiries related to entry into the United States, which is about three times higher than during the same period in 2024,' the spokesperson told WPIX in June. There are currently over 57,800 people in ICE detention, according to the most recent federal department data. The last time ICE had over 50,000 people in detention was 2019. In February and March, the most recent federal data available, CBP denied 329 people entry into the U.S. at JFK. 'Lawful travelers have nothing to fear from these measures, which are designed to protect our nation's security. However, those intending to enter the U.S. with fraudulent purposes or malicious intent are offered the following advice: Don't even try,' a spokesperson for CBP said. In Jane's case, legal action against the U.S. would be futile, according to Pascal Ronc, an attorney in Switzerland who advised Jane. 'International proceedings against the U.S. are pointless, as the U.S. has never recognized the jurisdiction of an international human rights court,' Ronc said. Jane thinks about the people she met at Elizabeth every day. The moment she checked out is burned into her memory, as she watched a group of men enter the facility. 'They are just about to start their nightmare,' Jane said. 'I'm about to get out and go back to my safe, beautiful Switzerland, and these poor guys — who knows how long, and what they have to endure.'
Hindustan Times
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Macy's fireworks cost: Here's how much is spent on the iconic July 4 show
As the United States celebrated its 249th Independence Day on Friday, the Fourth of July, one of the day's iconic events - the 49th edition of Macy's fireworks in New York City - delivered with spectacular show with thousands in attendance. Photos and videos surfaced on social media showing the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline filled with fireworks as the Macy's celebrations kicked off. Representational image. (Unsplash) Given the grand scale of the show, a question that is often eluded is how much all of it costs? Let's find out. How Much Does Macy's Fireworks Cost? Macy's 4th of July fireworks are a grand event that lights up almost all of New York City's skyline with elaborate pyrotechnics. While the fireworks themselves involve a massive cost, additional costs are involved in cleaning up the city after the event. As per a report by the news website Style Caster, in the 49th Macy's fireworks, the fireworks alone are expected to cost around 6$ million. The report estimates based on the cost of cleaning up Times Square on New Year Eve this year (around $100,000), cleaning after the Macy's fireworks could cost around half of that, i.e around $50,000. Also read: 10 best fireworks displays on July 4: From Macy's Fireworks to Lake Tahoe Macy's Fireworks: Key Details The Macy's fireworks have been a regular feature of New York City since 1976, when the retail chain started sponsoring the event. Such has been the popularity of the event that since 1983, it has been broadcast as a special, starting with WPIX. Now, the event is syndicated the NBC News. Around 4 million people attend the fireworks event every year, while many more tune in on TV, as per a 2019 report by Fox Business.
USA Today
23-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Marcell Ozuna Player Props: June 23, Braves vs. Mets
Marcell Ozuna was hitless in his previous game (0 for 4), but will have another crack at it when the Atlanta Braves square off versus Paul Blackburn and the New York Mets on Monday at 7:10 p.m. ET on WPIX and FDSSO. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Marcell Ozuna player prop bets. Ozuna is batting .253 with 10 doubles, 11 home runs and 53 walks. Watch tonight's Braves game on Fubo! Marcell Ozuna Prop Bets and Odds How to Watch Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets Marcell Ozuna vs. Paul Blackburn Marcell Ozuna prop bet insights MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 1:27 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Marcell Ozuna stats against the Mets Mets starter: Paul Blackburn
