Funeral of Biz Markie to be Held Monday
PATCHOUGE, L.I.——-(77WABC) Before the beloved hip-hop legend Biz Markie is laid to rest, his family will be hosting a funeral for him in grand fashion Monday, at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts. the “Clown Prince of
Baseball Now Official Sport of New York
BROOKLYN-(77WABC) America’s pastime is now the Empire State’s official sport. On Friday, Governor Cuomo signed legislation designating baseball as the official sport of New York. The governor thanked the fourth grade class of Cooperstown Elementary School for
FDA Fast-Tracking Process to Issue Full Approval for Pfizer’s Vaccine
SILVER SPRING, M.D.———(7WABC) The Food and Drug Administration says it is fast tracking the process of issuing a final and full approval for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. An FDA spokeswoman said the agency has taken an all hands
Lollapalooza Attendees Must Wear Masks if They’re Not Vaccinated
CHICAGO, I.L.—-(77WABC) Lollapalooza continues in Grant Park in Chicago under strict COVID safety precautions. Thousands of people flocked to Grant Park on Thursday as the four-day music festival got underway. Friday night the festival tweeted that they
Broadway Mandates Vaccinations for All Audience Members
BROADWAY—–(77WABC) Broadway officials have announced the new safety protocols that will be put in place to safely reopen the Great White Way. The new safety protocols call for mandatory vaccinations and weekly testing for all theater workers
NYPD Officer Shot in The Bronx
THE BRONX—-(77WABC) An NYPD lieutenant was shot in the foot around midnight in The Bronx during a fight with a suspect. Sources say Gunfire erupted at Lyman Place and East 169th Street in the Foxhurst section after
