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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 …
Asylum seekers forced to walk last 200 miles of journey to U.S.
CHIHUAHUA, Mexico (Border Report) – Dariany Blanco’s Christmas gift was being forced off a Mexican cargo train and given a choice of going back to her country or cover the last 200 miles of her jou…
Jewish Rutgers law student could be expelled for exposing antisemitism: lawsuit
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — A Jewish law student at Rutgers University claims he could be expelled from the school after exposing antisemitic rhetoric on campus, according to a new lawsuit. Yoel Ack…
Man fatally struck by two cars in Queens accident: NYPD
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A pedestrian was fatally struck by two different drivers in a Queens car accident on New Year’s Day, authorities said. The incident happened near 91st Ave. and Wo…
Ex-gang leader makes his bid in Las Vegas court for house arrest before trial in Tupac Shakur case
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former Los Angeles-area gang leader charged with killing hip-hop music icon Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas plans to ask a judge on Tuesday to release him to house arrest ahead…
Gov. Hochul announces improvements to roads, bridges across NY
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Gov. Kathy Hocul announced on Monday a list of improvements made to state and local roads in 2023. More than 1,500 lane miles of state and local highways were improved and …
Here are some of the first babies born in 2024 around the NYC area
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Some families in New York City aren’t just celebrating the new year, but new life. Baby Adam held the honor of becoming Montefiore’s Jack D. Weiler Hospital’s f…
Planes catch fire after a collision at Japan's Haneda airport, killing 5; hundreds evacuated safely
TOKYO (AP) — A passenger plane and a Japanese coast guard aircraft collided on the runway at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on Tuesday and burst into flames. Transport Minister Tetsuo Saito confirmed…
Housing to take center stage in Albany in 2024 — again
Last year was supposed to be the ‘Year of Housing’ at the state Capitol. Maybe 2024 will be the year?
FDNY investigating report of building explosion on Roosevelt Island
No injuries were immediately reported, but the blast was felt on both sides of the East River.
If your New Year's resolution fails, quitting a gym in NJ may become a lot easier
A bill awaiting Gov. Murphy's signature would let you start the process of quitting a gym online, if that's how you signed up.
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams' record shows how he may handle the Adams campaign investigation
Some legal experts say prosecuting New York City's mayor could be the next big corruption case to land on Williams’ desk.
Loud bangs shake buildings on Roosevelt Island: neighbors
ROOSEVELT ISLAND, Manhattan (PIX11) – Loud bangs were heard on Roosevelt Island early Tuesday morning, according to residents. Neighbors told PIX11 News they thought the bangs were an earthquake. N…
Sunshine expected ahead of snow flurries in tri-state area
NEW YORK (PIX11) – High pressure will dominate the weather for the next several days as a weak storm system will pass very close to the region later in the week. We can expect mostly sunny skies th…