In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we detail a violent confrontation with squatters that left a Manhattan homeowner dead.

Police say 52-year-old Nadia Vitel returned to her late mother's apartment in Kips Bay last week for the first time in a few months.

When she entered, two people, who police believe had been staying there for some time, were inside and police say they attacked her. Police say they threw her against a wall, and the impact proved fatal. Then, detectives say they stuffed her body into a duffel bag, stole her car, and drove to Pennsylvania.

Police say her son and neighbor discovered the body a few days later and called the fire department for help.

Meanwhile, this Saturday is National Puppy Day. In celebration of the day, we're analyzing how dogs can bring so much joy into our lives and what we can do to create the best connection with our animals. Part of that is training them.

Joining us with more is dog trainer Tom Davis.

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In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we begin with the wild and deadly gun battle at a warehouse in Mount Vernon.

Police say warehouse workers were selling a large amount of marijuana and nicotine products to two people overnight on Tuesday when suddenly a van pulled up and 10 to 15 people jumped out and attempted to steal the merchandise at gun point.

A gun battle then ensued with the workers and two people were killed.

Five people were arrested and appeared in court on Wednesday, as the search continues for several others. 

Eyewitness News reporter Marcus Solis has the latest details.

Plus, major changes could be coming to New York City's property tax laws.

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In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we have more on the latest efforts to stop social media radicalization.

It's been nearly two years since a gunman, influenced by racist and radical ideology, walked into a grocery store in Buffalo with murderous intent.

He killed 10 Black people that day. Now, a lawsuit filed by survivors of the shooting is moving forward.

A judge ruled sites like YouTube, Facebook, and Reddit must face the lawsuits, claiming they helped radicalize a mass shooter. The lawsuit claims these sites profit off of hate posted on its platforms.

The companies counter that they are merely message boards, and they are not responsible for what people post. 

Meanwhile, New York City kicked off a new campaign Tuesday, aimed at urging e-bike riders and e-scooters to help keep themselves and others safe. 

E-bikes account for more than 75% of all deadly bike crashes in the city and officials believe many of those could have been prevented.

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In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we have breaking details on a slashing aboard an LIRR train at the Locust Manor station in Queens.

A witness told us that it started when the victim asked a man blocking the train door to move out of the way so he could get on. After he sat down, he was slashed in the face. The victim was taken to Jamaica Hospital.

Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is now sued for sexual assault.

A woman who first leveled a claim against him in November has now filed papers for an incident she says happened more than 30 years ago. The accusations in the lawsuit are graphic.

The woman says the mayor exposed himself to her and demanded she perform a sex act on him in a car. The allegations date back to 1993 when Adams served as an NYPD officer and president of the Police Guardians Association, which the woman also named in the suit.

She claims the incident occurred after she approached the mayor and asked for help with a workplace issue. She first filed the sexual assault claim at the end of last year before the deadline for the Adult Survivors Act. Back then the mayor denied the accusations and said he did not know her.

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What should have been a routine commute ended with a packed train scrambling for cover as gunfire erupted on an A train in Downtown Brooklyn.

No criminal charges will be filed against the gunman – the District Attorney says he acted in self-defense. The 36-year-old victim was shot four times with his own gun. Police say he was armed with a knife and gun when he picked a fight with another passenger.

The latest violence has passengers on edge, and city officials are trying to reassure the public.

We have a team of reporters covering all angles of this story – including new reaction from Mayor Eric Adams – plus tips on what to do if you find yourself in a scary situation.

This episode of Eyewitness News Extra Time begins with Jim Dolan in Downtown Brooklyn.

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In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we have details on a plea for Israel to forge a cease-fire in Gaza.

Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government amid the crisis in the Mideast, and called for a new election.

In New York City, Mayor Eric Adams talks to us about the new subway safety campaign, and reveals his thoughts about those National Guard troops patrolling the transit system.

And there's something in the air when it comes to agriculture. We have more on how drones are fast becoming the future of farming.

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In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we begin with concerns over crime at one of the New York City's busiest transit hubs.

The mall giant Westfield, which operates the retail at Fulton Center in Lower Manhattan is breaking its lease with 10 years left, citing surging crime and quality of life concerns. But the MTA, its landlord, won't let it go quietly. It's suing Westfield in what's sure to be a major legal battle.

This comes as the governor has added hundreds of National Guard troops to the subway system. But the question is... is it enough? 

New York is known around the world for a few things. The Statue of Liberty, Times Square and world-class pizza.

No one has better pizza than New York. In part, the experts say, because of how it's cooked, either in wood, or coal-fired ovens. But things are about to change.

A new rule goes into effect next month mandating pizzerias and bakeries using wood and coal-fired ovens to install an emission control system to cut their smoke pollutants by 75%.

That will cost a lot of dough. One pizzeria told The Post they spent more than $100,000 to install their new system, but the city's Department of Environmental Protection says there's a lot of misinformation about the law.

Rohit Aggarwala is the agency's commissioner, and he joins us to explain.

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In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we have more on the reaction to video showing police after they used a stun gun on a migrant holding his 1-year-old son at a shelter in Queens.

The Immigration Coalition calls it troubling, but Mayor Eric Adams backs the actions of police.

Eyewitness News reporter Michelle Charlesworth has the story.

We also have details on a new push from New York's Public Library to keep the city from closing the book on services at their branches.

Meanwhile, Boeing faces new scrutiny after reportedly failing dozens of audits.

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In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we detail the troubling behavior by some firefighters at a promotional ceremony last week.

They booed New York Attorney General Letitia James for suing and fining Donald Trump for hundreds of millions of dollars. Then they chanted "Trump" over and over. 

The country's biggest fire department likes to call itself "New York's Bravest," but the FDNY commissioner saw nothing brave in what they did, and now she is apologizing.

Eyewitness News reporter Sonia Rincón has more.

Meanwhile, you may have heard of the movie "Burn After Reading," but a case of "trashed before reading," is being investigated in New York City.

Hundreds of new books featuring characters of color and LGBTQ+ themes were thrown out at an elementary school on Staten Island. Some of the books were discovered with post-it notes explaining why they were tossed.

The city education department has now launched an investigation.

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In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we are getting ready for Hollywood's biggest night -- The Oscars!

Last-minute preparations are now underway on Hollywood Boulevard and at the Dolby Theatre – the site of the big show.

Sandy Kenyon reports live from Hollywood taking us behind the scenes and getting us up to date on the nominees, movies and more!

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