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ASTORIA PARK, Queens (PIX11) -- A midnight soccer match, anyone? The NYC Parks Department announced that late-night "Open Play" pickup soccer sessions have been extended until November 30th, 2026, and then will pick back up from April 1st, 2027, to September 30th, 2027. They are being held every night from 10 p.m. to…
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- New Yorkers fed up with sky-high utility bills are speaking out and demanding change, but Con Edison says some of the recent increases in energy costs are out of its control. Ratepayers took part in what organizers called a “Utility Rip-Off” hearing at Herbert Von King Park in Bedford-Stuyvesant…
NEW YORK (PIX11) — New Yorkers of all ages are invited to get into the spirit of the fall season and Halloween for free. Throughout October, city recreation centers and parks will transform into family-friendly festive destinations that include haunted houses, pumpkin patches, face-painting, music and much more, Mayor…
Saint, whose acting work lasted well into her 90s, died at her home in Los Angeles on Tuesday, confirmed family representative Jeff Sanderson.
HARLEM, Manhttan (PIX11) -- His soulful vocal stylings brought Freddie Jackson fame worldwide, but the passing of the Harlem native was felt uniquely deeply in his home neighborhood, which in mourning. "Right now, I'm in shock, I swear to God," said Caran St. Catherine, a Harlem resident. "There's something about this…
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- A historic Brooklyn firehouse is replacing sirens with the sound of music. City officials, students and community leaders gathered in Cobble Hill on Tuesday to celebrate the groundbreaking at the former Engine Company 204 firehouse on Degraw Street. It is becoming the permanent home of the Noel…
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (PIX11) — Two firefighters were injured Tuesday while battling a house fire on Franklin Street in Jersey City. The fire started at a three-story residential building on Franklin Avenue. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire on the third floor and through the roof. Firefighters were able to contain…
TRENTON, N.J. (PIX11) — He served five tours in Iraq as an Arabic translator for the Marine Corps. Today, George Khoury is a real estate broker, helping other veterans find their next home. He knows as well as anyone how expensive homeownership can get in the Garden State. “I get a lot of clients that
NEW YORK CITY [PIX11] - Once again the Giants defense was up against the goal line with the game on the line on Sunday. Once again the defense was up to the challenge. Deonte Banks secured the win with his first pick-six since high school. With the win, the G-Men are all alone on top of the
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Work is underway to speed up bus service along a pair of busy roadways in Brooklyn, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Tuesday. Much of Bay Parkway stretching from Avenue J to Shore Parkway, along with a portion of Cropsey Avenue from Bay Parkway to 26th Avenue, will be redesigned to include offset
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) -- A woman and a baby were pushed from a balcony on Tuesday morning, the woman later died, according to police. Police received a 911 call at around 3:40 a.m. to an apartment complex located on Olinville Avenue in the Bronx. Police found 23-year-old Nathaly Ramirez, along with an 8-month-old…
A raccoon casually wandered into a Manhattan church during a quarterly candlelight service on Friday, September 25. CCTV footage shared by St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village shows the mammal scurrying past churchgoers, and a priest inside the parish investigating the unexpected visitor. The raccoon is then seen…
NEW YORK (PIX11) - A man was fatally stabbed in the Bronx on Monday morning, according to police. The victim was identified as 18-year-old Emmanuel Duran-Tolentino. Police responded to a 911 call around 10:23 a.m. about a man stabbed in the area of Walton Avenue and East Fordham Road. Officers found Duran-Tolentino…
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- New York City leaders are touting a decline in major crime across the five boroughs; however, data show that certain types of crimes are still rising. Shooting incidents and murders are at a historic low across the city, down 35% and 33%, respectively, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police…
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Editor's note: the above video is from a previous newscast. NORWOOD, The Bronx (PIX11) - Two men accused of stabbing and slashing an off-duty NYPD detective during a robbery in the Bronx on Oct. 2 have been identified, according to police. Police identified the men as 25-year-old D’Angelo Caraballo and 24-year-old…
Things continue to heat up over Cornell University's handling of an alleged gang rape in 2024, with a massive protest on campus. Students protested on Oct. 5, demanding action from the university after the president's response.
NEW YORK (PIX11) - Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency Monday as measles cases continue to rise in parts of New York and neighboring states. The executive order is intended to make it easier for more health care professionals to vaccinate and test people for measles. The order expands the list of…
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- If you bought frozen berries from Trader Joe's or Walmart, you may want to check the packaging. A recall, previously initiated by Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., of San Carlos, Chile, has expanded to include additional products due to a potential E. coli contamination, according to the FDA. The…
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Widespread frost is possible Tuesday night for parts of New York and New Jersey as the tri-state area experiences its first taste of fall. The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for Ulster, Dutchess, Orange and Putnam counties in New York and Sussex County in New Jersey. From…
WEST VILLAGE, Manhattan (PIX11) -- The city is launching a brand new way to keep students safe on their way to school. In the West Village, the first-ever gated school street will shut down the road to cars during the day. It is a pretty simple idea: close the street to cars and open it
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- The New York City Council continues to actively work on ways to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence in the five boroughs. After a long and intense historic meeting in Lower Manhattan on Monday, councilmembers are now moving forward with a package of bills to ensure AI can be used
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BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) -- An active scene unfolded on Olinville Avenue early Tuesday morning after police said a 23-year-old woman died after falling from an elevated position. Police say the incident happened around 3:38 a.m. Police say a child also fell from the elevated position and was taken to a local hospital in…
MIDTOWN MANHATTAN (PIX11) -- Police are searching for a suspect after a teenager was stabbed in Midtown Manhattan on Monday afternoon. The incident happened around 3:05 p.m. near West 51st Street and Broadway. Police say the victim, a 19-year-old male, was stabbed in the left arm. He was taken to a local hospital in…
KIPS BAY, Manhattan (PIX11) — Neighbors in Kips Bay are hoping for a plot twist in the battle to keep a massive movie theater open and they now have help from the borough president. AMC Kips Bay is set to close at the end of the year, and the Fairway grocery store next door also faces
LONG ISLAND CITY (PIX11) — Veterans and local lawmakers confronted the city’s social services commissioner about conditions inside the Borden Avenue Veterans' Residence.
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — A New York City funeral home and its owner are being sued after a family claimed that their loved one was put in another man’s casket for a different family’s wake, according to a court document. According to the complaint released Monday, the family of Jose Luis Diaz, 70, who
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — A type of tree essentially extinct in the wild is making a comeback in New York City. Twenty American hybrid chestnut trees were planted in the Bronx Zoo Monday morning. The trees were donated by the New York Restoration Project and planted in partnership with the American Chestnut…
For the first time since 2024, New York's minimum wage will remain untouched, sitting at $17.00/hour downstate and $16.00/hour upstate.
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Community leaders and business owners are calling for a greater role in shaping one of New York City's largest transit projects. The next phase of the subway extension will carry the line north from 96th Street under Second Avenue before turning west toward 125th Street in Harlem. It's set to…
JERSEY CITY (PIX11) — Hudson County’s first cannabis lounge opened Friday at Xena. The Lounge at Xena is only the fifth cannabis lounge in New Jersey, celebrating its grand opening on Friday. Customers purchase product from the dispensary and consume it in the downstairs lounge. The lounge features budtenders…
JAMAICA, Queens (PIX11) — The search is on for the person responsible for the fatal stabbing of a 29-year-old man right in front of his own parents on Saturday. Surveillance video obtained by PIX11 News showed the victim, Suliman Ferrier, fighting for his life while people rushed over to try to wrestle the knife away
NEW YORK (PIX11) – In a region that could decide the balance of power in Congress, Republican Mike Lawler will defend his seat against a Democratic newcomer. Lawler, who bills himself a bipartisan champion, wants to secure his third term representing New York’s 17th Congressional District, the Hudson Valley. But on…
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The coolest temperatures since May are on the way across the tri-state region. An area of high pressure has settled over the Great Lakes, bringing in a northerly wind across the Northeastern U.S. for the next couple of days. Much of the week will be on the cool side, except for
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The coolest temperatures since May are on the way across the tri-state region. An area of high pressure has settled over the Great Lakes, bringing in a northerly wind across the Northeastern U.S. for the next couple of days. Much of the week will be on the cool side, except for
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The National Football League suspended two officials on Monday for misconduct during two different games, including the Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants. Line judge Jeff Seeman was handed a two-game suspension by the league Monday after an interaction between him and Cardinals star tight end…
ASTORIA, Queens (PIX11) - Police have identified a 23-year-old woman who died after a car overturned on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens Sunday morning. Arianna Arregui, 23, of Brooklyn, was one of four passengers in a 2022 Honda Accord driven by 34-year-old Anthony Dickson, according to police. Authorities said…
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- Former AI researchers painted a bleak picture of an industry already far out of control from rogue AI agents to a huge lack of human understanding. New York City Council on Monday convened the first-of-its-kind government hearing on AI oversight, including testimony from whistleblowers and…
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — A semi-truck engulfed in flames shut down the Gowanus Expressway Monday afternoon. All lanes were blocked off in both directions at 72nd Street, as well as the pedestrian bridge over the Belt Parkway, according to authorities. The FDNY received a call just after 2:15 p.m. Monday for the…
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Free childcare is coming to over 10,000 children, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Monday. The children have been on a waitlist until a $1.2 billion investment in childcare was announced by Governor Kathy Hochul. The announcement supports low-income children from ages six weeks to 13 years and…
Thousands of eyedrop bottles, sold at popular retailers like Walgreens, are being recalled over concerns the drops may not be sterile, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
BAY SHORE, Long Island (PIX11) - A Bay Shore woman pleaded guilty Monday to first-degree manslaughter in the fatal stabbing of her ex-boyfriend in May 2025, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. Nikeya Barker, 46, pleaded guilty in connection with the death of 47-year-old Shurvell Rush of Central…
Editor's Note: Police initially stated that the cyclist was not wearing a helmet. MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- A 71-year-old bicyclist has died after colliding with a dog in Central Park, according to the NYPD. The incident happened around 8:18 a.m. near East Drive and 84th Street. Police say the cyclist flipped over…
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- Elon Musk's SpaceXAI was a no-show for New York City's oversight hearing on AI, a "direct violation" of a subpoena, according to Council Speaker Julie Menin. Menin issued the subpoena last week compelling the company to appear at the council hearing Monday morning. No one showed, she said…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced nearly $36 million in state grant funding through the Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative to support law enforcement agencies across 21 New York counties.
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- Winter may be a ways off, but it's never too soon to get into the holiday spirit! On Saturday, Oct. 10, The Rink at the Rockefeller Center will reopen for its 90th anniversary, with first skaters taking the ice at 9 a.m. Tickets are available online, starting at $22 per person.
NEW YORK (PIX11) - If you’re looking for a stellar night to remember, October has plenty to offer for stargazers. The month brings two meteor showers and fall constellations to the night sky. Saturn also had its moment earlier this month. On Oct. 4, the planet reached opposition, which made it easier to spot from
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- Are you looking for a new career? New York City Health and Hospitals is hiring for full-time and part-time positions with no education or prior work requirements. The listings are posted on the NYC Health + Hospitals careers website. To find the positions below, enter the Job IDs in the search
JAMAICA, Queens (PIX11) -- The search continues for the person who stabbed a father of four to death in Queens early Saturday morning. The incident happened outside a bar on Jamaica Avenue. Witnesses say a fight broke out, and the victim, identified as Sulimon J. Ferrier, 29, tried to help, and that is how he
NEW YORK (PIX11) - On Monday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced an expansion of New York’s free community college initiative for residents between the ages of 25 and 55. The expansion will allow New Yorkers who already have a college degree in another field to enroll in certain high-demand associate degree programs at SUNY…
NEW YORK (PIX11) --HotHands rechargeable hand warmers sold by Bass Pro Shops, Meijer, Target, The Home Depot, and Amazon are being recalled nationwide, according to a notice posted by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall was issued for potential fire and burn hazards, which could result in…
BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) -- Multiple subway lines have been partly suspended after a person was hit by a subway train in the Bronx on Monday morning, according to the MTA. The incident happened around 8 a.m. at the 170th Street subway station. There is no B service between 161st Street-Yankee Stadium and Bedford Park…
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- If you have accessed the CVS website, you may be owed money. The national pharmacy chain has reached a $20.5 million class action settlement following allegations that consumer data was shared without consent. The settlement benefits anyone who accessed the CVS website or app before July 27, 2026…
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- PepsiCo, Inc. is recalling 122,021 cases of Gatorade nationwide due to undeclared Yellow No. 6 and possibly Yellow No. 5, according to the FDA. The affected products include 28-ounce bottles of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero, Gatorade Orange, and Gatorade Orange Zero. Recalled…
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- One person has died following a multi-car crash on Ocean Parkway early Monday morning, according to the NYPD. The incident happened around 12:10 a.m. Police say a 2026 Audi sedan traveling southbound on Ocean Parkway hit the rear of a 2023 Toyota Camry, causing the Camry to collide with the…
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- Major companies are preparing to testify under oath before the New York City Council on Monday morning about AI power players. The hearing comes amid growing warnings about just how powerful, and potentially dangerous, this technology could become. All 51 council members will participate and…
ELMHURST, Queens (PIX11) -- A 13-year-old boy was slashed in the face in Elmhurst on Sept. 3, according to the NYPD. The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. in front of 88-01 Queens Boulevard. Police say there was a verbal dispute between an unidentified individual and the teen, during which the slashing happened. EMS…
BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) -- The NYPD is on the lookout for a woman accused of randomly punching a person on a subway train on Tuesday evening in the Bronx. The incident happened around 7:45 p.m. on a northbound No. 2 subway train. Police say the suspect randomly punched a 50-year-old woman as the train reached
COBBLE HILL, Brooklyn (PIX11) — A Brooklyn institution, an iconic Cobble Hill restaurant, has been saved all because a waitress from a nearby restaurant fell in love with the place. That restaurant is called Sam’s and it has been on Court Street since 1930. A 37-year-old Georgia Fulton is the savior of Sam’s. The…
ASTORIA, Queens (PIX11) — A man is accused of driving while on drugs, leading to the death of a 23-year-old woman on the Grand Central Parkway, according to police. Police announced Sunday that 34-year-old Anthony Dickson was charged with vehicular manslaughter and driving while impaired by drugs after the deadly…
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Police are investigating the death of a man that occurred while he was in NYPD custody, according to officials. Authorities said 54-year-old Reginald Newkirk was a prisoner at the 67th Precinct near East Flatbush when police requested EMS assistance just before 2:15 p.m. on Saturday. Newkirk…
NEW YORK (PIX11) - A man was assaulted Sunday morning near West 190th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue in Washington Heights, according to local authorities. The 911 call came in just before 6:47 a.m. for a reported assault. When police arrived, they found a man who had been struck with a glass bottle, according to
Editor's note: the above video is from a previous newscast. NEW JERSEY N.J. (PIX11) - New Jersey has reported its first confirmed death from West Nile virus this year. The New Jersey Department of Health has not released the person’s name but is urging residents to take precautions against mosquito-borne illnesses…
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) - A 23-year-old woman was killed Sunday morning after she was ejected from a Honda Accord during a crash on the Grand Central Parkway, police said. Police responded to a 911 call about a motor vehicle crash near the Grand Central Parkway and the Steinway Overpass around 4:07 a.m. Sunday, according…
NEW YORK (PIX11) - Two men were attacked with a hammer Saturday night in Brooklyn, according to police. The two 36-year-old men were struck in the head around 9:03 p.m. near 65th Street and 14th Avenue in Dyker Heights, police said. The attack happened in the parking lot outside a Burger King, according to the
Cornell's president called the alleged gang rape of a student at a fraternity house in 2024 “deeply disturbing” Saturday, said it would weigh on the university for years to come and pledged greater transparency amid mounting outrage over the school’s handling of the case. In an eight-minute video message to the…
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- The NYPD has released new surveillance video as investigators search for two men accused of stabbing and robbing off-duty Detective Jose Mercedes in the Bronx. The footage shows the suspects riding away together on an e-bike after the Friday afternoon attack in the Norwood section. Police said one…
MANHATTAN, New York (PIX11) – The founder of a Manhattan psychotherapy practice that serves LGBTQIA+ clients has been charged with rape and multiple counts of sexual abuse, prosecutors announced Friday. Joseph LoGiudice, the founder and clinical director of Liberation Psychotherapy, is facing multiple charges of…
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- A sea of purple, filled with smiles and great energy, filled the streets of New York City for the 2026 Walk to End Lupus Now. For almost 20 years, the walk has played a major role in raising awareness about the condition and funds for research. About 2,000 people showed
JAMAICA, Queens (PIX11) -- A man was found dead outside a Queen lounge just after midnight on Saturday, according to police. The 29-year-old, identified as Sulimon Ferrier, was found stabbed multiple times in the chest outside 173-12 Jamaica Ave., which was just steps from his home, authorities said. He was…
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- The streets of New York City will be filled with green and white in celebration of 66 years of Nigeria's independence. The annual Nigeria Independence Day parade and festival returns to the city on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., bringing colorful floats and lively music honoring the West
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- The streets of New York City will be filled with the music, colors and food of Korea as an annual celebration of culture returns for the 42nd year. The annual Korea parade and festival, organized by the Korean American Association of Greater New York, returns on Saturday from 10 a.m.
NORWOOD, The Bronx (PIX11) -- Authorities are searching for two people last seen on a motorized bicycle after an off-duty NYPD detective was stabbed and slashed during a robbery in the Bronx on Friday, police say. The pair approached the 33-year-old detective on the corner of Rochambeau Avenue and East 208 Street just…
BEDFORD-STUYVESANT, Brooklyn (PIX11) -- If someone's been ticketed by law enforcement for a minor infraction like littering, disorderly conduct, or even having an unleashed dog, and the person never appeared in court and paid a penalty, they could be arrested at any time. That's the case even if the offense happened…
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- As hate crimes against Jewish New Yorkers rise, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has released his plan to combat antisemitism. Phylisa Wisdom, executive director of the Mayor's Office to Combat Antisemitism, joins PIX on Politics with Dan Mannarino to discuss the mayor's new plan to address antisemitism…
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Republican Congressman Mike Lawler, representing New York's 17th Congressional District, is fighting to hold on to a seat he first won in the 2022 midterm elections. A recent PIX11 and Emerson College poll shows him slightly behind his Democratic challenger Cait Conley, hinting at a possible uphill…
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) -- Roughly a dozen towns across New Jersey have rolled out SafetySticks. They are small solar-powered poles with cameras that take pictures of license plates on illegally parked cars. In Boonton, a handful of poles dot yellow zones on Main Street, capturing cars illegally parked and blocking…
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Domestic violence survivors, families and advocates gathered outside City Hall on Friday, calling for stronger support systems, earlier intervention and a greater role for survivors in the policies intended to protect them. Wearing purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, participants in…
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. (PIX11) — It’s been hours since they last slept, halfway on their journey spanning 40 miles and 24 hours. What these men are doing, it’s hard. But dealing with invisible wounds, they will tell you, is much worse. “A million times harder," said Brad Haberlin. "Can’t even put it into words.”…
JAMAICA, Queens (PIX11) — A trash-filled vacant lot in Jamaica is at the center of an investigation after officials say a body was found burned beyond recognition. Police were called to the overgrown property on Hillside Avenue and 139th Street Thursday evening after police were notified that a body, believed to be a…
NORWOOD, The Bronx (PIX11) — An off-duty NYPD detective was stabbed multiple times in the Bronx on Friday, according to police. The incident happened around 1:48 p.m. near East 208th Street and Rochambeau Avenue, according to the NYPD. The stabbing occurred during an attempted robbery and the NYPD is looking for…
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- A beloved cookie store, known for its "gooey" treats, has suddenly shuttered all of its storefronts nationwide. A spokesperson for Chip City confirmed the chain has made the "difficult decision" to shutter all of its stores on Friday. "Despite extensive efforts to stabilize our business in the…
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- In the latest episode of "The Borough Beat," hosts Kirstin Cole and Alexa Lutter cover the latest NYC headlines, including the MTA decided to halt G train shutdowns for December after outcry from small businesses, Halloween dog parades happening across the five boroughs, and Bronx Zoo debuting a…
FLATBUSH, Brooklyn (PIX11) -- Activists and neighbors are drawing attention to what appears to be a sudden increase in ICE enforcement in Flatbush, Brooklyn, the neighborhood known for having the largest demographic of Caribbean immigrants in New York City. Activists from the coalition Hands Off NYC documented seeing…
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul has vowed to work with the New York State Legislature to close a "loophole" in the law that makes it difficult for victims of sexual assault to bring charges if they were voluntarily under the influence of drugs or alcohol. During a press conference alongside Attorney General
HUNTINGTON, N.Y. (PIX11) -- It's been three months since the grand opening of John's Crazy Socks in Huntington. Now, John is celebrating another milestone as the brand expanded to include other items created by individuals with differing abilities. Dozens of friends celebrated the opening of the Wahoo Market by John…
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Are you eager to catch a breathtaking view of the stunning autumn foliage? The MTA is adding extra "leaf peeper" trains on the Metro-North Railroad lines, offering New Yorkers more opportunities to enjoy the peak fall foliage. Extra trains will run to and from Poughkeepsie and Grand Central every…
MANHASSET, Long Island (PIX11) -- Human skeletal remains were discovered in a park in Manhasset on Thursday, according to the Nassau County Police Department. The remains were found in a wooded area of Plandome Pond Park at 192 Lindberg Street at around 5:44 p.m., police say. The Nassau County Police Department's…
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) -- An investigation is ongoing after a body was discovered in Queens on Thursday afternoon. Police say a caller reported the body at around 4:22 p.m. near 139th Street and Hillside Avenue. EMS responded to the scene and pronounced the individual dead. Police sources say the body was found burnt…
MIDTOWN, MANHATTAN (PIX11) -- Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Attorney General Tish James has been appointed to oversee the rape case at Cornell University. This case has escalated since the original claim two years ago, when no one was prosecuted. Now Governor Kathy Hochul has brought in the NY State Attorney…
SOUTH BRONX (PIX11) -- There are now new security measures in place to try to improve safety and quality of life issues in the area known as The HUB in the South Bronx. The Third Avenue Business Improvement District announced the installation of fifteen new surveillance cameras on ten storefronts. They are live…
ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s governor appointed a special prosecutor Thursday to oversee an investigation into a woman’s allegations that she was gang raped at a Cornell University fraternity house, saying she had lost faith in the local district attorney’s ability to handle the case. Gov. Kathy Hochul said she had…
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — The ‘Cornell 7’ case is bringing renewed attention to New York’s sexual assault laws and what is known as the ‘voluntary intoxication’ loophole. New York is one of only 19 where sexual assault law classifies a victim as ‘mentally incapacitated’ - and therefore unable to give consent - only if
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- A new Harlem choir is using music to bring together people living with dementia and the loved ones caring for them. The "Unforgettables" Harlem Community Choir is part of state Sen. Cordell Cleare’s Remembering Harlem initiative, created with CaringKind. The choir includes people living with…
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (PIX11) — A house fire in New Jersey caused multiple homes to be evacuated and claimed the life of one person Thursday night, according to officials. The fire occurred at 81 Boyd Avenue and started around 5 p.m., according to officials. Officials tell PIX11 News that a woman was found dead at
SOMERVILLE, N.J. (PIX11) -- It’s October, and police badges, nameplates, and yes, even some police cars here in Somerset County are going pink. One of the officers behind the pink badge knows all too well the weight that color carries. “Breast cancer is such a high risk cancer. It affects a lot of women and
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- For some New York City tenants signing leases today, it's a breath of fresh air. The city's first-ever rent freeze on one- and two-year leases goes into effect today after a contentious Rent Guidelines Board process now facing a legal challenge. The board voted to approve the freeze in June,
BOSTON (AP) — The judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder case on Thursday refused to declare her not guilty, turning down a defense motion that had argued there wasn't enough evidence to prove she was responsible for killing her three children. During Clancy's first trial, which ended Sept. 4 with a deadlocked jury, her…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Christa Pike was in critical condition Thursday and receiving “lifesaving care” at a hospital, her lawyers said, a day after a failed attempt to execute her in what Tennessee’s governor called a “deeply disturbing” outcome. Pike, who was sentenced to death in a 1995 murder, was taken to a…