Washington with the details. Reporter good evening. Investigators believe eight of the 17 burglaries happened here in Port Washington. Now they say they have the man they have been looking for. Look at this mugshot now. This is 31yearold [ non english language ] he is a server at an upscale manhattan restaurant. He lives on bay parkway in brooklyn. He is now charged with 17 counts of burglary. He is a us citizen originally from the country of georgia. He is accused of stealing jewelry, purses and 30,000. He was initially arrested on february 20 charged with three counts of burglary then after investigators obtained a search warrant to obtain his apartment finding stolen items that connect him to 14 more cases. Today he was arraigned on the additional counts of burglary. This defendant has been charged with 17 counts of a c felony for each charge. He entered through a rear door or window. The most probably vulnerable part of your homes. We urge all residents to secure their property. Reporter now, that man will be back in court on march 1. In the meantime, something that rarely happens . Victims are now being reunited with their belongings. Live in nassau county, mallory huff, channel 7 Eyewitness News. A deadly shooting at a under investigation. 21yearold jamal gains was shot at the shop on irving street in rahway was night and was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. No suspect or motive. Also in new jersey, a Police Chase Ends which when a driver hits a home in paramus. It started this morning when officers tried to pull over a the driver led cops on a chase through lodi, Rochelle Park and paramus where he crashed into the house and the car burst on fire. After a foot chase the driver was arrested, a 25yearold man from brooklyn. Three people have been accused of attacking a teenager on long island. Suffolk county Police Say Two men and one woman stabbed and robbed a 17yearold boy in bohemia yesterday afternoon. They say the three lured him into their car where in a struggle they stabbed him in the back and cut him on the neck. They also stole 750. A cell phone and a debit card. Some of which was recovered. Politics now. The super busy day on the campaign trail as republicans lobby voters on this final weekend before super tuesday. Donald trump and marco rubio kept up the stream of relentless personal insults sparked by the recent debate. Spray tan in america is attacking me for putting on makeup. A total lightweight. Little mouth on him, binge, binge, binge, binge, binge, binge. Trump aappeared alongside new Jersey Governor Chris Christie in alabama. Rubio had a rally in georgia. Ted cruz told the two of them to knock off the personal attacks all while he took a dig at trump. I dont think its a good thing to see president ial candidates just behaving like schoolchildren bickering. I think differences should be on substance. The points im making about donald are all focused on substance. John kasich held a town hall in tennessee. During an interview today he said the political tides will turn in his favor when he beats trump in ohio where he is the governor. Meanwhile, today democratic voters head to the polls in South Carolina. Hillary clinton hopes for a big win over rival Bernie Sanders. In columbia with the latest on the race in the palmetto state. Reporter hi, joe. Right now, clinton only has one delegate lead over sanders. She is hoping to widen that gap tonight she is polling ahead here by double digits and crushing sanders among black voters who make up more than half of the democratic electorate in South Carolina. Even as voters cast their ballots here for the next two hours or so, the democratic candidate are looking ahead to super tuesday and beyond. Campaigning today in texas, alabama and minnesota. Both going after gop front runner donald trump. When a leading candidate for president spends half his time insulting, i dont know who theyre going to nominate and i am hopeful i will be the nominee to take on whoever they nominate. Will defeat trump because the American People do not want a president who insults whoo who insults women and africanamericans and veterans whoo and basically, anybody who is not like donald trump. Reporter and well have more on what trump is saying today coming up at 6 00. Live in Columbia South carolina, marcy gonzalez, channel 7 Eyewitness News. Stay with Eyewitness News and abc news for coverage of the race for president. You can get the latest on the abc7ny. Com. Just click on politics. Streets of yonkers. A truck carrying heating oil river road. Gallons spilled. A Cleanup Company was able to help get the situation under control clearing most of that oil from the streets. But we are told some of it did make it way into nearby storm bronx river. Take home a statue all the stars at the oscars win big. Coming up on Eyewitness News this years swag bag is bigger than ever. But one prize is stirring a debate. And a former ceo pays it forward to ensure more than a dozen new jersey students have the same opportunities afforded him. And the winter chill of today will transition into spring warmth. Its about to do that later on tonight into tomorrow. Ev all across america families are coming back to Time Warner Cable for a whole new experience. Thats because weve been working hard to give you better service, and it shows. We came back for internet speeds so fast even the kids are impressed. Oh shes impressed. Were catching up on movies and shows on demand just as fast as we can watch them. For 89. 99 a month youll get 100 meg ultrafast internet, popular hd channels and unlimited calling. Twcs home wifi is so strong we can use all our devices at the same time. So we can all watch whatever we want. And thats kinda cool. Call now. Theres no contract, no risk and our moneyback guarantee. Come back today and well give you free installation with our exclusive onehour arrival window. Feels good to be back. Come back today. Youll get free installation, tv equipment and epix included. And now get a 300 reward card. Less than tv hours to go felt oscars but as hollywood gets ready for another big night, there is another controversy. This has to do with the decade. The most expensive gift in this years swag bag is a 55,000 tenday all expenses paid trip to israel from the countrys ministry of tourism. A leader of a Palestinian Campaign to boycott israel is urging stars not to take that trip. Were asking hollywood [ indiscernible ] as we did during apartheid not to, um, give their names for israel to whitewash its occupation and violation of human rights. Or talking about boycotting israel because of the Current Situation is something unfair. Best supporting actor nominee mark rye lance who is a supporter of palestinian causes has said he wont accept any gift. But most other nominees have been silent about the swag bag. How about a life picture . The red carpet waits for the stars to set foot on their way to the dolby theater. This year a live look from hollywood. Sandy canyon is in hollywood right now well have a live report from sandy on Eyewitness News at 6 00. At 7 00 you can catch sandys one hour starstudded special road to gold and then on sunday the big day oscar coverage starts here at 5 00 with on the red carpet. That is followed by Eyewitness News and Eyewitness News is followed by more of on the red carpet. Carpet then the 88th annual Academy Awards. Then 12 05 Jimmy Kimmel Live after the oscars. Long night tomorrow. Come tomorrow oscar. What you call it. And they are going to have good weather out there. Temperatures in the 70s. The Academy Awards with the most improved weather temperatures around 60 degrees tomorrow afternoon after a pretty chill his day out there today. Still have the academy. Yes. That music has started. Mainly clear skies. 40 degrees the southwest wind coming in gusting up to 20 Miles Per Hour so it made it feel chilly during the afternoon but the important part about this wind is a wind direction coming in from the southwest and its going to pump in some milder air for tomorrow. The high on the day up to 41. The year. 72 the record not too far back, back 19997. Much milderrer tomorrow. Temperatures near 60. Then we have to watch for downpours and perhaps even some thunder on wednesday. Wont be a repeat of Severe Weather like this past wednesday but wild weather we start march. And then the potential for snow by the time friday rolls around. 40 in sussex right now. 34 monticello. 30s all day across long island. Islip and montauk included. 38 in bridgeport. Flood warning for the Passaic River in pine brook about to fall below friday stage but minor flooding from the rainfall a few days ago. Springlike sunday. The warmer winds coming in on the back side of this area of High Pressure coming in from the southwest so at least 50s in many places from the city get up to the 60degree mark or higher. Temperatures at or below freezing areasnorth and west. The recovery we have tomorrow 60 in the park. 58 in the shore in belmar and upper 50s in places like poughkeepsie. Cooler on long island. 51 islip same deal in southwestern connecticut only in the low 50s. Then we look ahead to tuesday night into wednesday. This storm system moving off to our north and west. Its a rain and potentially rumble of thunder type of event not snow around here. Partly cloudy not as cold down to 35 mostly sunny warmer tomorrow. There will be a little bit of a gusty breeze at times though. The high getting up to 60 mainly clear mild tomorrow night. We are down to about 45. Now with the disturbance moving on by monday morning, there could be a spotty shower in the morning otherwise we clear things out. Its windy and mild going for 59 for a high. Mild on tuesday mix of sun and clouds. Upper 50s. Rain wednesday during the morning. There could be runs of thunder with the 53. Its brisk and colder on thursday perhaps a shower 42 and those are snowflakes on friday. Theres a potential for a storm. It could stay far enough to the south but if it moves closer we could talk snow highs in the 30s. 60 degrees and snow in the same accuweather sevenday forecast. Thats kip cal for late february into early march. A former ceo who credits strong teachers for his success wants to make sure that some local students have a bright future. He and his family are providing an extraordinary opportunity a chance to attend Rutgers University tuition free. I would like to see an anesthesiologist. Reporter for this 12year old and more than a dozen pathway to a career dream just got a helping hand from a wealthy alumnus. Class of 47 graduate recently donated 1. 7 million for a Scholarship Program that covers the cost of tuition at Rutgers University. It says to the world that we have the right stuff for kids in our School District and if you do your job as a student on your side you will have an opportunity to have a freedcasion. Reporter during the last 15 years, the former ceo of merck has contributed millions of dollars for a graduating rahway seniors accepted into the nations top 25 colleges. Why the latest donation . I had wonderful teachers at Rahway High School who helped me to reach for the top by working harder, he said in a statement, adding, i believe this program will similarly challenge Rahway High School students to go for it and entry into a great university. Future Scholars Program will open up next week eligible applicants are 7th graders. We are providing them with academic rigor to allow them potential. Reporter instate tuition at rutgers is 14,000 a year. The scholarship does not cover room and board. Listen to this. According to one study, 7 out of 10 students graduating from a public or nonprofit college leaves school with not just a diploma but also about 29,000 in student debt. Could make a big difference. Recommended admission will become suggested admission at the metropolitan museum of art. The museum agreed to changes in a settlement of a Class Action Lawsuit that accuses the met of misleading visitors. A new sign will say the 25 admission price is suggested. They had said recommended. Quote, the amount you pay is up to you. Sports. Spring training now under way but the first are not over just yet. A major milestone for one of the mets pitchers. Zack wheeler continuing his rehab process doing something he hasnt done since tommy john surgery nearly a year ago. Meanwhile, over in tampa, the yankees in new york state, we believe tomorrow starts today. All across the state, the economy is growing, with creative new business incentives, and the lowest taxes in decades, attracting the talent and companies of tomorrow. Like in buffalo, where the largest solar gigafactory in the western hemisphere will soon energize the world. And in syracuse, let us help grow your companys tomorrow today at business. Ny. Gov smoking causes 16 different types of cancer. Ones that can kill you fast. Ones that can kill you slower. Ones that can change how you see yourself. Ones that can leave you almost speechless. Ones that can take away lifes most basic pleasures. There are 16 different types of cancer caused by smoking. You have one clear way to reduce your risk. You can quit smoking. Capital have enough starting pitching. Thats right. Mets fans are going to like this one. Zack wheelers 2015 season was derailed by tommy john surgery. Today a major step as he looks to return to part of the see southern. The mets pitcher took the mound for the First Time Since his surgery. Mind. Its still a milestone. He threw just 10 minutes but said afterwards its a big moment in his rehab process. He is going to return to the july. The yankees and mets held workout. For the pinstripes they may not be getting the headlines but they are quietly confident. Rob powers has more from those stories and more tonight at 6 00. Whoo reporter the crowd knew he was coming and Alex Rodriguez on the field to start another see on theres no doubt who the big draw is here in tampa. Im at ease. Im in a good place. I have worked hard and my body last year. Reporter there was so much unknown at this time last year, the only question today was, why is the yankees full time dh on the field with a glove . I thought that was kind of funny. But you know, alex has always been a guy that has been worthy of attention. I dont think its ever going to change. Rodriguez provided so much more than expected last year. This year, the yankees know what they have and they like it. You look at the production, you look at the on base percentage, he was really big for our club. I know 2015 was a cinderella season. I dont take it for granted. To be able to wear a uniform at the age of 0 its cool. Reporter the other news today Brett Gardner still battling a bone bruise this is left wrist. Yankees will be careful with that. Also with Aroldis Chapman on his second personal day both Masahiro Tanaka and ivan nova threw in the bullpen and everybody was there too. The regular season, im just happy right now. I feel healthy and just looking forward to go out there and Start Playing in games. Yeah, yeah, yeah, you know, its a bunch of guys i think we got really good group and think we can do some damage. Reporter while its not exactly play ball yet, it is getting closer. And so are the yankees. We have one goal and thats to win a world championship. Thank you, rob. The nhls trade deadline monday afternoon so expect rumors to be flying over the weekend. The rangers will be in the mix with some reports they could be interested in Carolina Center eric staal their defenseman marks brother. As for those already in the game, no score in dallas today. Second period, they are tied at one in the second. Coming up at 6 00 well update you on that ranger stars game plus a roundup of the College Hardwood action well see you then. Thank you. A baseball staple or a Health Hazard . The new York City Council is looking at a plan to ban chewing tobacco at Yankee Stadium and citi field. Reaction to the proposal varies among fans and players. Tim fleischer has the story. Reporter like the crack of a bat at citi field or Yankee Stadium chewing tobacco is legendary at baseball games among fans and players. Thats a part of the ballgame. Tobacco, you know, peanut, crackerjacks, beer. Reporter bundy a new law proposed by city councilman corey johnson, chewing tobacco and smokeless Tobacco Products like these would be banned at all ticketed venues for fans and players. They are heroes and role models to young people and to have them on the field in the dugout with millions of people watching on tv chewing tobacco and spitting it out, its not the right message that we want reporter at the mets spring training camp, third in. Thing. Thinking through you can see pros and cons both ways. Reporter the Mets Organization supports the proposal saying in part, preventing children from being exposed to smokeless tobacco is an Important Initiative and we are glad to play our part goal. The yankees in a statement proposal. People that use to