A peek inside Tommy Hilfiger's NY penthouse, on the market for $69M: "We have too many homes"
NEW YORK -- A sneak peek inside fashion mogul and billionaire Tommy Hilfiger's New York penthouse -- on the market for $69 million.The duplex penthouse is located inside "The Plaza" on Fifth Avenue in New York's Central Park.The Plaza is known as a hotel, but also has residences, most occupied by private billionaires like Hilfiger.Hilfiger purchased two Plaza apartments in 2007 and broke down walls to create one giant penthouse."I heard that they were building apartments in The Plaza and though it would be really cool to live in a hotel because you get the services," Hilfiger said.The $25 million in renovations to Hilfiger's home included, among other things, columns from Monaco, Picassos and Basquiat.The most unique addition is an "Eloise room" dedicated to The Plaza's most fictional resident.Luxury listings are down by about 20 percent -- so does that worry Hilfiger when it comes to selling his penthouse?"My feeling is that triple-a real estate, anywhere in the world, will always hold its value and increase over time.
NEW YORK -- A sneak peek inside fashion mogul and billionaire Tommy Hilfiger's New York penthouse -- on the market for $69 million.The duplex penthouse is located inside "The Plaza" on Fifth Avenue in New York's Central Park.The Plaza is known as a hotel, but also has residences, most occupied by private billionaires like Hilfiger.Hilfiger purchased two Plaza apartments in 2007 and broke down walls to create one giant penthouse."I heard that they were building apartments in The Plaza and though it would be really cool to live in a hotel because you get the services," Hilfiger said.The $25 million in renovations to Hilfiger's home included, among other things, columns from Monaco, Picassos and Basquiat.The most unique addition is an "Eloise room" dedicated to The Plaza's most fictional resident.Luxury listings are down by about 20 percent -- so does that worry Hilfiger when it comes to selling his penthouse?"My feeling is that triple-a real estate, anywhere in the world, will always hold its value and increase over time.
Viral photos a reminder to never sleep with your phone
NEW YORK — The NYPD is urging people not to leave their cellphones near their beds because the phones could catch fire.On Monday, February 15th, Deputy Inspector Wilson Aramboles of the NYPD’s 33rd Precinct tweeted a collection of ghastly pictures showing charred pillow cases, blackened bedding and burnt phones.
NEW YORK — The NYPD is urging people not to leave their cellphones near their beds because the phones could catch fire.On Monday, February 15th, Deputy Inspector Wilson Aramboles of the NYPD’s 33rd Precinct tweeted a collection of ghastly pictures showing charred pillow cases, blackened bedding and burnt phones.
Man caught in subway doors dragged to his death in NY
NEW YORK — A commuter trying to get onto a train just as its doors were closing became caught in those doors and was dragged to his death in Queens, an MTA official told WPIX.The incident happened about 6:45 p.m. Monday at the Union Turnpike-Kew Gardens station, the agency's spokesman said.The man, who has not been identified, was trying to board a southbound F train when he became stuck and was dragged as the subway pulled out of the station, officials said.He was pronounced dead at a hospital.Further details were not immediately available.
NEW YORK — A commuter trying to get onto a train just as its doors were closing became caught in those doors and was dragged to his death in Queens, an MTA official told WPIX.The incident happened about 6:45 p.m. Monday at the Union Turnpike-Kew Gardens station, the agency's spokesman said.The man, who has not been identified, was trying to board a southbound F train when he became stuck and was dragged as the subway pulled out of the station, officials said.He was pronounced dead at a hospital.Further details were not immediately available.
See it: Elementary school choir sings "I'm Gonna Love You Through It" to teacher battling cancer
STATEN ISLAND, NY -- Every year, Public School 22 sings a special song.
STATEN ISLAND, NY -- Every year, Public School 22 sings a special song.
10 injured after piece of mechanical equipment being lifted by crane broke free in Manhattan
NEW YORK — New York City officials say a piece of mechanical equipment being lifted by a crane at an office building in Manhattan broke free and fell about 28 stories to the sidewalk below.
NEW YORK — New York City officials say a piece of mechanical equipment being lifted by a crane at an office building in Manhattan broke free and fell about 28 stories to the sidewalk below.
Teen kills himself after being bullied, heartbroken mother pleads "don't let anyone be treated like my son"
NEW YORK -- Even the simplest of words can affect teens in a big way.
NEW YORK -- Even the simplest of words can affect teens in a big way.
150 pounds worth $50M: Investigation into NYC drug traffickers nets largest heroin seizure ever
NEW YORK (AP) — An investigation of a pair of New York City drug traffickers has resulted in a record seizure of more than 150 pounds of heroin from Mexico worth at least $50 million, authorities said Tuesday.The Drug Enforcement Administration and Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget Brennan called the heroin seizure the largest ever recorded by the DEA in New York state.
NEW YORK (AP) — An investigation of a pair of New York City drug traffickers has resulted in a record seizure of more than 150 pounds of heroin from Mexico worth at least $50 million, authorities said Tuesday.The Drug Enforcement Administration and Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget Brennan called the heroin seizure the largest ever recorded by the DEA in New York state.
Mother viciously beats woman over parking space as husband cheers her on, children watch
VALLEY STREAM, N.Y. (WITI) -- A vicious attack was caught on camera that appears to show a mother beating another woman in a New York mall parking lot as her children watched and husband cheered her on.Editor's note: This video contains graphic language and violence.
VALLEY STREAM, N.Y. (WITI) -- A vicious attack was caught on camera that appears to show a mother beating another woman in a New York mall parking lot as her children watched and husband cheered her on.Editor's note: This video contains graphic language and violence.
Watch 500 years of New York City history in a 47-second elevator ride
The time-lapse, panoramic animation will be seen on walls in elevators that service One World Trade Center's observatory.It simulates how New York City looked from the year 1500 to today.
The time-lapse, panoramic animation will be seen on walls in elevators that service One World Trade Center's observatory.It simulates how New York City looked from the year 1500 to today.
Mother of 5 shot execution-style in stairway of Bronx apartment building
NEW YORK -- A mother of five was gunned down in the stairway of her Bronx apartment building this week and police are still searching for her killer.Michelle Box, 41, was shot execution-style at 1985 Webster Ave.
NEW YORK -- A mother of five was gunned down in the stairway of her Bronx apartment building this week and police are still searching for her killer.Michelle Box, 41, was shot execution-style at 1985 Webster Ave.
TSA officials rescue Chihuahua hiding inside owner's suitcase
NEW YORK -- An adorable stowaway Chihuahua was rescued from a checked suitcase at LaGuardia Airport on Tuesday.
NEW YORK -- An adorable stowaway Chihuahua was rescued from a checked suitcase at LaGuardia Airport on Tuesday.
SEE IT: College basketball player jams so hard, shatters backboard
ALBANY (WITI) -- A college basketball player dunked the ball so hard that it shattered the backboard.Prior to the game tip-off against Canisius on Friday, January 16th, Siena forward Willem Brandwijk attempted to jam the ball and ended up collapsing the basketball hoop and shattering the backboard into pieces.
ALBANY (WITI) -- A college basketball player dunked the ball so hard that it shattered the backboard.Prior to the game tip-off against Canisius on Friday, January 16th, Siena forward Willem Brandwijk attempted to jam the ball and ended up collapsing the basketball hoop and shattering the backboard into pieces.
Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke attends wake of New York officer, Wenjian Liu
NEW YORK (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke was in New York attending a wake for New York Police Detective Wenjian Liu.Liu is one of the two police officers ambushed and gunned down two weeks ago in their squad car in Brooklyn.
NEW YORK (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke was in New York attending a wake for New York Police Detective Wenjian Liu.Liu is one of the two police officers ambushed and gunned down two weeks ago in their squad car in Brooklyn.
Studio A's Gino Salomone makes a Skype call from New York!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Studio A's Gino Salomone was live in New York with the latest Hollywood scoop!Check out his Skype interview!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Studio A's Gino Salomone was live in New York with the latest Hollywood scoop!Check out his Skype interview!
SEE IT: New Yorkers inspired to 'be a kid again' and jump on the bed
NEW YORK (WITI) -- New Yorkers were encouraged to take a break from their day and revisit a childhood memory -- jumping on the bed!The beds are set up with one simple instruction: "Jump on Me."Chai Lifeline is the non-profit organization that sets up the beds.
NEW YORK (WITI) -- New Yorkers were encouraged to take a break from their day and revisit a childhood memory -- jumping on the bed!The beds are set up with one simple instruction: "Jump on Me."Chai Lifeline is the non-profit organization that sets up the beds.
VIDEO: Little girl starts dance party while waiting for New York train
NEW YORK (WITI) -- Waiting for the train in New York can sometimes be a drag.
NEW YORK (WITI) -- Waiting for the train in New York can sometimes be a drag.
Opening Spring 2015: See what it'll look like from One World Observatory
NEW YORK (WITI) -- It won't be long now and people from all over the world will soon be able to check out the view from an observation deck at One World Trade Center in New York City.One World Observatory, as it was announced on Tuesday, October 28th, is poised to open in Spring 2015.
NEW YORK (WITI) -- It won't be long now and people from all over the world will soon be able to check out the view from an observation deck at One World Trade Center in New York City.One World Observatory, as it was announced on Tuesday, October 28th, is poised to open in Spring 2015.
How many flap jacks did it take to break a world record? A LOT!
NEW YORK (WITI) -- It's official, a new world record has been set for the tallest stack of pancakes!Chef Emeril Lagasse and crew from the show "On The Menu" built the pancake empire on the streets of New York City.It measured in at 87.4 centimeters, which is just under 3-feet tall.The epic pancake stack, surpassing the previous record of 87 centimeters.The 202 pancakes used to break the record were donated to a local food shelter.
NEW YORK (WITI) -- It's official, a new world record has been set for the tallest stack of pancakes!Chef Emeril Lagasse and crew from the show "On The Menu" built the pancake empire on the streets of New York City.It measured in at 87.4 centimeters, which is just under 3-feet tall.The epic pancake stack, surpassing the previous record of 87 centimeters.The 202 pancakes used to break the record were donated to a local food shelter.
Rescue caught on cam: Officer saves woman choking on throat lozenge
NEW YORK -- A New York City police officer saved a woman choking on a throat lozenge -- and the dramatic rescue on a busy Bronx highway was captured on the officer's dash cam.The video shows Highway Patrol Police Officer Gregory Zakoscielny following a car that slows down and stops in the right hand lane on the Bronx River Parkway Wednesday afternoon.The NYPD, which posted the video on its Facebook page Friday, says Zakoscielny got out of his vehicle and immediately noticed the driver, a 49-year-old woman, was having difficulty breathing and holding her throat.Zakoscielny instructs the woman to put her hands on her chest.
NEW YORK -- A New York City police officer saved a woman choking on a throat lozenge -- and the dramatic rescue on a busy Bronx highway was captured on the officer's dash cam.The video shows Highway Patrol Police Officer Gregory Zakoscielny following a car that slows down and stops in the right hand lane on the Bronx River Parkway Wednesday afternoon.The NYPD, which posted the video on its Facebook page Friday, says Zakoscielny got out of his vehicle and immediately noticed the driver, a 49-year-old woman, was having difficulty breathing and holding her throat.Zakoscielny instructs the woman to put her hands on her chest.
Gunfire erupts at skating rink in New York City
(CNN) -- New York City police detained a 16-year-old boy Sunday in connection with a shooting at the Bryant Park skating rink that wounded two people.Police believe the shooting Saturday night began over an argument about a coat, according to New York Police Detective Kelly Ort.One victim was shot in the back and the second one in the leg, police said.
(CNN) -- New York City police detained a 16-year-old boy Sunday in connection with a shooting at the Bryant Park skating rink that wounded two people.Police believe the shooting Saturday night began over an argument about a coat, according to New York Police Detective Kelly Ort.One victim was shot in the back and the second one in the leg, police said.