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Asylum seekers projected to cost NYC more than $1 billion this fiscal year
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The arrival of tens of thousands of migrants has strained New York City’s budget, creating unexpected costs, Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday. Nearly 40,000 asylum seekers ha…
See it: NY Rep. George Santos' resume with false college, work history claims
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Rep. George Santos has been under fire for weeks over fabrications he made during his run for Congress and now a copy of his resume obtained by PIX11 News shows some of those fal…
Shakespeare in the Park returns with COVID-era 'Hamlet' this summer
The Public Theater describes this version of "Hamlet" as a "riveting, contemporary post-COVID take on Shakespeare’s classic tale of family and betrayal."
Adams releases no-frills $103B NYC budget amid calls for greater funding
The mayor said all new investments would be paid through savings achieved by city agencies.
CUNY, SUNY students decry Hochul’s proposed tuition hikes
The tuition hikes would be the first for either university system since the pandemic began.
Mega Millions: These numbers have been drawn the most since the last jackpot
Do your lucky numbers stand a chance at landing the record-setting Mega Millions jackpot?
NYC 24/7 speed cameras raked in about $100M for the city, officials say
NEW YORK (PIX11) — New York City drivers’ need for speed is lining the city’s pockets with millions of dollars. In the five months since New York City implemented the 24/7 speed c…
Man accused of dumping body of ‘Green Book’ actor Frank Vallelonga a no-show for court
THE BRONX (PIX11) — A man accused of dumping the body of “Green Book” actor Frank Vallelonga in the Bronx failed to show up for a court appearance on Wednesday, authorities said. Steven Smith…
Meet Mr. Whammy, the Brooklyn Nets superfan and secret weapon
A fan-favorite fixture at Brooklyn Nets home games, Bruce Reznick — a.k.a. Mr. Whammy — supports his favorite team by playfully hexing opponents at the foul line.
Grand Central Madison opening delayed due to a faulty exhaust fan
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Grand Central Madison, which was set to open by the end of last year, has been delayed again due to a faulty exhaust fan, according to MTA officials. The $11.1 billion proj…
NYC students to protest school funding cuts as Adams preps budget
LOWER MANHATTAN (PIX11) — New York City students will stage a walkout Thursday to rally against cuts to school funding as Mayor Eric Adams prepares to share his preliminary budget plans for the upc…
Armed crew robs customers at an internet cafe in Brooklyn: police
SUNSET PARK, Brooklyn (PIX11) — Two armed men and their accomplices brazenly robbed several customers at an internet cafe in Brooklyn early Wednesday, according to police and surveillance vid…
Jumaane Williams on Hochul's plan for New York City's housing crisis
NEW YORK (PIX11) — This week, public advocate Jumaane Williams has rallied with nurses on the picket line as well as called for a bold plan to combat New York City’s housing crisis. Pub…
Teen boy beaten unconscious, robbed of Jordans in Manhattan: NYPD
HAMILTON HEIGHTS, Manhattan (PIX11) — A 16-year-old boy was beaten unconscious by a group of assailants and robbed of his Jordan sneakers on a Hamilton Heights street corner Saturday night, police …
Early Addition: Former New York GOP election official pleaded guilty to voter fraud charges
Because it's illegal to steal people's identity to apply for absentee ballots, here are your early links: bumper cars on ice, we live inside a magnetic space bubble, the It Chair of 2023 looks excruciating, and more.
Murphy would bar resale of NJ's lucrative liquor licenses — but punts on how to reimburse owners
In New Jersey, liquor licenses are currently limited by population — and the sale of one can go for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
