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Despite dominance, Islanders fall to Kings in OT

ELMONT, NY — Brandt Clarke roofed a wrister over Semyon Varlamov with 2:17 left in overtime, and the Islanders dropped a game in which they dominated 3-2 to the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night at UBS Arena. Outshooting the Kings 43-27, the Islanders (5-3-1, 11 points) overturned a 2-0 deficit to force overtime and…

Long term project to bring faster MTA subway service in Brooklyn and Queens

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Work is set to begin to bring faster train service on two busy subway lines in Brooklyn and Queens. The largest signal and track replacement in the history of the MTA will begin on the A and C lines, Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday. The $1.9 billion project, funded through

Long Island neighbors face off in escalating political yard sign feud

LONG ISLAND (PIX11) – Talk about a heated rivalry! Two Long Island neighbors are going head-to-head in a political feud that started with simple lawn signs and has now grown into something bigger than life. “I met Bruce Blakeman, and I liked what he had to say, so I put his sign up,” said Joe

NYC nurse suspended without pay after advocating for patients: NYSNA

NEW YORK (PIX11) – A Brooklyn nurse has been suspended without pay from a city hospital after advocating for patient safety and discussing staffing concerns, according to the New York State Nurses Association. The nurse, who has not been identified, is a nurse practitioner and vice president of the local bargaining…

NJ bill looks to educate drivers about sharing road with farm tractors

HILLSBOROUGH TWP., N.J. (PIX11) — From within the cab of his tractor, Jim Abma has had his share of close calls on the roads. One day last year, just a few miles away from his Hillsborough farm, came his closest call yet, when a car trying to pass him cut him off. “When all was

Expansion initiative announced for Niagara Power Transformer

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Niagara Power Transformer broke ground Thursday on a more than $71 million expansion project for their complex near the Buffalo Airport that will support power grid modernization. The manufacturer creates liquid-filled power and specialty transformers, which are used to alter the voltage…

Artists and neighbors unveil mural on 29-story building in the Bronx

THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) -- A towering new mural stretching 29 stories up a NYCHA building in the South Bronx is drawing attention from residents and visitors, with organizers calling it the tallest mural in the United States. The artwork covers the Morrisania Air Rights building on East 158th Street between Morris and…

Chandler Street Breweries announces it is closing

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo brewery that was home to three popular local brands has announced that it is closing. Chandler Street Breweries announced that Thursday would be its last day for operations. It was the home for Community Beer Works, Thin Man Brewery, and Smoldered Society Beer Company, combining the…

Erie County lawmakers clash over gas tax cap

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie County lawmakers could not agree to vote Thursday on whether to limit the county's sales tax on gasoline. Gas prices spiked with the start of the U.S. war in Iran and remain well above what they were earlier this year. Republican lawmakers argue that higher gas prices lead to higher

NYC bans horse-drawn carriages, Mayor Mamdani has final say

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – A bill outlawing the horse-drawn carriage industry has passed the New York City Council, making the historic Central Park tradition a thing of the past. Romanch’s Law passed on Thursday, an agreement to end the industry in 2028 after years of deliberation. It passed with 40 "yes" votes, seven…

Daycare closes following alleged abuse of 2 toddlers

RANSOMVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A daycare center in Ransomville facing allegations that an employee abused two toddlers this year had its license suspended by the Office of Children and Family Services, which also recommended revocation. Both are considered rare actions generally reserved for cases in which children face…

South Bronxites Fear Another Massive Warehouse as Logistics Giant Eyes Huge Lot

One of the largest industrial warehouse managers in the country is eyeing a massive, once-public vacant building steps from the South Bronx waterfront — raising concerns with locals who say the area is already overrun with similar businesses. The nearly 400,000-square-foot facility at 900 E. 132nd St. served as the…

What you should know about DSNY changing the rules of its containerization program

The New York Department of Sanitation is proposing to amend its rule relating to the expansion of community districts requiring containerization for buildings with 10 or more dwelling units. New York would have new rules for its container program to become permanent and expand it from its original two pilot areas to…

New Buffalo snow plan includes $2.7M for contracted snow removal

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo has a new snow plan to tackle the 2026-27 winter, including $2.7 million for contracted snow removal, new tractors and other upgrades. Mayor Sean Ryan announced the city's new snow plan on Thursday, highlighting technology and equipment to help crews respond to snowy streets and winter…