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Earthquake confirmed in NYC, but shock felt most away from epicenter
ROOSEVELT ISLAND (PIX11) — It’s now confirmed by federal seismologists that there was an earthquake in New York City on Tuesday morning. Even though it was not a high magnitude temblor, its e…
Autism notation on driver's licenses coming to NJ this year
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. (PIX11) – Police have made great strides in their relationships with those on the autism spectrum. Later this year, comes the next stride: The option of a notation of aut…
New York has 2nd highest percentage of small businesses in the country: study
NEW YORK (PIX11) — With inflation and rising living costs, some of our favorite small businesses have closed and continue to struggle to make ends meet. But there is some good news. According…
Girl killed in Staten Island house fire remembered for 'playful, loving spirit'
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) – More than $400,000 has been raised for the family of a 6-year-old girl who died in a house fire on Staten Island this week. The fast-moving fire ripped through the fam…
Migrant buses dropping asylum seekers in New Jersey
SECAUCUS, N.J. (PIX11) — For years, The Secaucus Rail Transfer Station was one of the best-kept secrets in mass transit for New York City-bound commuters. But for Eric, in town Tuesday to vis…
Suffolk County health officials warn of whooping cough outbreak
SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. (PIX11) — It’s the time of the year when upper respiratory illnesses such as the cold, flu and RSV become more common. However, doctors on Long Island say they are seeing…
Extra Extra: We filled a lot of potholes in NYC last year
Because more than 1 million cuts in the road had to be mended, here are your afternoon links: Retired cop shoots someone, it's Damp January, seagull gets a lick and more.
Queens prosecutor illegally removed Black jurors, court rules
It’s one of a growing list of cases in which prosecutors are accused of illegally screening out jurors based on race or religion.
NYC to pay forensic engineers $1M to investigate deadly parking garage collapse
The firm LERA Consulting Structural Engineers has been tapped to produce a report on the exact cause of last April's collapse in Lower Manhattan, which killed one person and injured five others.
Snow may be heading NYC’s way this weekend: ‘Stay tuned’
Meteorologist David Stark says it’s still too early for specifics on what kind of precipitation and how much of it this weekend’s storm could bring.
5 recent earthquakes that shook New York City, according to USGS
NEW YORK (PIX11) — While New York City is a low-risk area for earthquakes, a few have hit the five boroughs in the last 20 years. On Tuesday, a magnitude 1.7 earthquake struck Astoria, Queens…
'Black Panther' actor seriously injured in NYC crash on New Year's Day
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — “Black Panther” actor Carrie Bernans was pinned under a food truck early Monday morning when she was hit by a wrong-way driver during a police chase in Manhatt…
NY Hasidic woman fights to prove sanity after abuse allegation
NEW CITY, N.Y. (PIX11) – A 22-year-old Orthodox Hasidic woman from Spring Valley was fighting her mother’s efforts to have her hospitalized Tuesday over sexual abuse allegations involving a family …
Four $50,000 Powerball tickets sold across NY
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Four people in New York state are kicking off the new year with an extra $50,000 in their pockets, according to lottery officials. A third-prize-winning Powerball ticket was sold…
Magnitude 1.7 earthquake shakes Queens: USGS
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) – A magnitude 1.7 earthquake struck Astoria, Queens Tuesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake happened around 5:45 a.m. at a depth of 5 …