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PIX Portraits: Stories from Tompkinsville, Staten Island
NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York City is home to some of the most interesting people in the world. If you want proof, just take a step outside and start a conversation. That’s what we do in this series, PIX Portraits. This time, PIX11’s Kori Chambers heads to Tompkinsville, Staten Island a neighborhood that’s filled […]
NYC implements gun-detecting technology in subway
NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York City is officially launching a pilot program to test gun detection scanners in the subway system, Mayor Eric Adams announced Friday. The gun-detecting technology will be implemented at select subway stations over the next month, the mayor said. The 30-day pilot program is testing the technology as an added […]
Summer Streets to close roads in Astoria and Long Island City along waterfront
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11)— Summer Streets is back. Starting on Saturday, New Yorkers can enjoy various activities like performances, public art installations, wellness checks, and more, according to the NY DOT. The streets of Queens will be the first to close as New Yorkers take to the streets to enjoy various summer activities. Summer Streets will […]
Free five-week basketball clinic kicks off Saturday at Kaiser Park
CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn (PIX11) — Julia Daniely, President of Carey Gardens Residential Buildings, is a passionate advocate for a free basketball clinic starting this Saturday in Coney Island’s Kaiser Park. As a long-time resident and community leader, Daniely has been instrumental in promoting the program run by Brooklyn USA Sports to local families. “I’ve been […]
O Pipo Tavern: A hidden gem for Portuguese cuisine in Newark
NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) — Those seeking authentic Portuguese dishes should pay a visit to O Pipo Tavern located at 349 Chestnut Street in Newark. Carlos Mateus, the owner, has been in the industry since the 1980s. O Pipo, which means wine barrel in Portuguese, opened in 2013. Before that, it was a liquor store and […]
‘One Shot Deal’: NYC program offers emergency aid for bills and rent payments
New York City's emergency assistance program, known as a 'One Shot Deal', can help residents pay their bills and rent in the event of unforeseen emergencies, and eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis based on income, household size, and other factors.
FDNY activity at Penn Station may disrupt mass transit: officials
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Commuters should expect mass transit delays and cancellations at Penn Station due to FDNY activity, according to Notify NYC. “Expect mass transit disruptions, delays, cancellations & emergency personnel near West 31st Street & 8th Avenue (Penn Station) in Manhattan. Use alternate routes,” the post on X states. The FDNY responded to […]
Homeless man accused of killing 2 residents outside Brooklyn migrant shelter
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — A homeless moped rider is accused of shooting and killing two men outside a migrant shelter in Brooklyn on Sunday, police said. Jorge Said Benitez Villa, 26, allegedly shot Enny DeJesus Urbina Mendez, 21, in the chest and 59-year-old Francisco Fuentes Rangel in the head in front of the shelter at […]
Musician Billy Joel awarded with Key to the City of New York
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The Bronx-born piano man now holds the Key to the City of New York. Coming off the heels of his historic 10-year residency at Madison Square Garden, musician Billy Joel was awarded the Key to the City of New York by Mayor Eric Adams. The pianist and philanthropist was given the […]
Police search for man who filmed woman at CVS in Deer Park
DEER PARK, N.Y. (PIX11) — Police are searching for a man they say filmed a woman inside a store in Deer Park on July 8. The incident happened around 5:18 p.m. at the CVS store at 1944 Deer Park Avenue, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. The man allegedly used his phone to record […]
L subway service severely delayed in Brooklyn after person struck by train: MTA
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – L subway service is severely delayed in Brooklyn after a person was struck by a train Friday, according to the MTA. A 41-year-old man was hit by a train at the Wilson Avenue station in Bushwick around 11:20 a.m., police said. It’s unclear how the man ended up on the tracks. […]
Man in critical condition after chair assault in Queens: NYPD
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A man was arrested for allegedly hitting another individual with a chair on Friday morning in Queens, sending him to the hospital in critical condition, according to the NYPD. The incident happened at 4:18 a.m. on 175th Street. The victim, 39, was allegedly making noise outside of the location when a […]
Where to watch the 2024 Olympics in NYC
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris kicked off Friday afternoon, and if you’re still trying to find a watch party, we’ve got you covered. Fifty-four athletes will represent New York and New Jersey in this year’s Olympics, and their hometowns are making sure to cheer for Team […]
Harvey Weinstein has COVID-19, pneumonia; moved from jail to hospital
Former film mogul Harvey Weinstein has been transferred from a New York City jail to a hospital to undergo treatment for a variety of health problems including COVID-19 and pneumonia in both lungs, his representatives said Thursday.
Chinatown Night Market returns with second street fair of the summer
CHINATOWN, Manhattan (PIX11) — Chinatown Night Market returns for its second event of the summer on Friday, in one of Manhattan’s most culturally rich neighborhoods. The street food fair sits at the gateway of Manhattan Bridge at Forsyth Plaza and Forsyth Street and runs from 8 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. Shoppers and foodies will enjoy […]
2 women dead in murder-suicide in Manhattan: police
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Two women were shot and killed in a murder-suicide in Manhattan Friday morning over an ongoing custody dispute, police said. The shooting happened near 519 East 88th St. and York Avenue, steps from Gracie Mansion in Yorkville, just before 9 a.m., according to NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny. Authorities found […]
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