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Reflecting on 2017: Top Stories of the year on ABC7NY

By Eyewitness News
Friday, December 29, 2017
Remembering 2017 through the eyes of Eyewitness News' reporters, photographers and anchors.
NEW YORK (WABC) -- The sad, the silly, the inspirational - 2017 was a memorable year in news. Check out our lists of the most-read stories on ABC7NY.com

TOP 10 LOCAL NEWS STORIES

Half of NJ 8th grade class refuses to pose with Speaker Ryan
A group of middle school students from New Jersey caused quite a flap, after half of them refused to take a picture with Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan.

EXCLUSIVE: Man hails cab on Gowanus while date burns to death in car fire
A woman's body was found in a car after a fiery crash on the Gowanus Expressway, and authorities say the driver hailed a cab in the middle of the highway while she burned to death.

April the giraffe gives birth before online audience
After nearly two months of captivating hundreds of millions around the world, Animal Adventure Park's live stream of the recently-very-pregnant April the giraffe is no more.

More on suspect accused of killing Howard Beach jogger Karina Vetrano
Chanel Lewis, 20, was arrested after the medical examiner's lab matched DNA evidence from the crime scene and Vetrano to the suspect, police said.

8 dead, 13 hurt in bike path terror rampage
The driver was shot in the abdomen by police and taken into custody after jumping out of the truck with what turned out to be a fake gun in each hand and shouting "Allahu Akbar!" officials said.

State trooper dragged during traffic stop in Hempstead
It happened on the westbound Southern State Parkway in Hempstead around 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

Toddler girl hit by foul ball during Yankees game
A 105 mile-an-hour foul ball went off the bat of Todd Frazier and hit the little girl in the face. She's recovering at the hospital.

Chaos for commuters after man Tasered at Penn Station
The sound of the Taser caused mass panic and people started running out of Penn Station leaving luggage and shoes behind.

Thursday's storm leaves behind dangerously cold weather
Suffolk County, which saw the highest totals, in excess of a foot in some places, declared a state of emergency, and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio closed all of New York City's public schools.

Police: Man angry he can't pump own gas in New Jersey punches worker
Police say a gas station attendant in New Jersey was punched during a dispute over who could pump gas.



TOP 10 STORIES ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
Homeless veteran helps stranded woman
It's an incredible story of paying it forward after a random act of kindness.


Police: Man filmed woman having sex with his dog
According to jail booking records, Celina Cabrera and Booker Thomas were taken into custody earlier this week after an officer received a complaint that Cabrera was allegedly having sex with Thomas' dog.

Fresno mom kicks cancer during pregnancy, delivers twins, dies a day later
The 30-year-old had already beaten cancer once, lost an ovary in the process, and gotten pregnant with twins to her surprise and joy, only to find out the cancer had come back.



Girl suffers serious burns after boiling water thrown on her at sleepover
The 11-year-old victim fell asleep on couch, then at 4 a.m. she awoke to the 12-year-old girl allegedly pouring the boiling water on her.

Warning about disease affecting dogs
At least five dogs in Paramus have been diagnosed with a bacterial disease called leptospirosis, which doctors say can be fatal disease and can be transmitted to humans.

Woman dies two years after ex set her on fire
Judy Malinowski is no longer suffering, but the fight continues as a new law to help domestic violence victims is now one step closure to passage in Ohio.

VIDEO: Gov. Christie, Cubs fan get into verbal confrontation at Brewers game
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and a Chicago Cubs fan got into a verbal confrontation Sunday during a Cubs-Brewers game in Milwaukee.

Levittown business owner arrested, calls fallen FDNY firefighter William Tolley 'parasite'
When a reporter asked 40-year-old Jeremy Henggeler, owner of Jay's Sit and Stay, about the post, he displayed a knife.



TOP 10 VIDEOS:
EXCLUSIVE: Man hails cab on Gowanus while date burns to death in car fire
EXCLUSIVE: Man hails cab on Gowanus while date burns to death in car fire

State trooper dragged during traffic stop in Hempstead
State trooper dragged during traffic stop in Hempstead

Suspect accused of killing Howard Beach jogger Karina Vetrano
More on suspect accused of killing Howard Beach jogger Karina Vetrano

Homeless veteran helps stranded woman
Homeless veteran helps stranded woman

Chaos for commuters after man Tasered at Penn Station
Chaos for commuters after man Tasered at Penn Station

Half of NJ 8th grade class refuses to pose with Speaker Ryan
Half of NJ 8th grade class refuses to pose with Speaker Ryan

8 dead, 13 hurt in bike path terror rampage
8 dead, 13 hurt in bike path terror rampage

Possible tornado blows through NJ Home Depot parking lot
Possible tornado blows through NJ Home Depot parking lot

April the giraffe gives birth before online audience
April the giraffe gives birth before online audience

Toddler girl hit by foul ball during Yankees game
Toddler girl hit by foul ball during Yankees game




TOP 10 PHOTO GALLERIES:
MUGSHOTS: More NJ couples charged with welfare fraud
Three couples were arrested late Tuesday in Lakewood after four couples, including Rabbi Zalmen Sorotzkin, of Congregation Lutzk, and his wife, Tzipporah, were arrested Monday.

PHOTOS: First lady fashion at the inaugural ball
See what the incoming first ladies wore to the recent inaugural balls.

Adoptions open for dogs rescued from 'filthy' puppy mill
Adoptions are now open for dogs who were rescued from an alleged puppy mill in northwest Indiana four months ago.

PHOTOS: Inside the Obamas' new D.C. home
After eight years in the White House, the Obamas are moving to a historic home in a new neighborhood in Washington D.C.

PHOTOS: Woman hails cab for blind Cubs fan
A woman is being praised for helping hail a cab for a blind Chicago Cubs fan.


PHOTOS: Skokie couple married 69 years dies together
Isaac and Teresa Vatkin were wheeled into the same room on Saturday so they could be together as they took their last breaths.

PHOTOS: Baby born with 4 legs, 2 spines thrives after risky surgery
After a complicated surgery, a baby born with four legs and two spines is progressing well in her recovery, Advocate Children's Hospital officials said.

Police: 9-year-old girl held in padlocked dog kennel
Two caretakers are facing child abuse charges after allegedly holding a 9-year-old girl in a dog kennel at her home in Norway, Wisconsin.

Irma leaves devastation in its wake in the Caribbean
Nearly a week after Hurricane Irma made landfall in the Caribbean, new photos show the devastation left behind by the historically powerful storm.




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Top 4 astronomy headlines of 2017
It has been an exciting year in the field of astronomy with asteroid showers, scientific discoveries and an eclipse seen around the country.

2017 in review: The news stories that defined the year
This year brought us the first year of Donald Trump's presidency, a historic solar eclipse and major weather events. A look back at the year's biggest moments

Oscars flub, #MeToo and more: The biggest entertainment stories of 2017
From a huge flub at the Academy Awards to sexual harassment and assault allegations against several stars, it was a big year in show biz.

From massive floods to fires, U.S. weather went to extremes in 2017
From record flooding to disastrous wildfires, 2017 was one of the most catastrophic years ever for extreme weather across the U.S.
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