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The Christmas tradition that dates back to the 1800s
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The event, which has been considered an annual treasure, will be presided over by Cardinal Timothy Dolan. It’s an event that dates back to 1879 and will host dignitar…
Fire forces plane evacuation at JFK: officials
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A plane was evacuated at JFK airport, officials said. A call came in around 9 p.m. that a JetBlue plane in terminal five had reports of a fire. According to officials, …
Con Edison urges Manhattan customers to conserve energy as weather causes heavy demand on gas pipelines
MANHATTAN (PIX11) — Con Edison has issued an alert urging customers to try and save energy as the New York City metropolitan area’s interstate natural gas pipelines are under more press…
National Grid urges customers to conserve energy until late Christmas Day
NEW YORK (PIX11) — National Grid is asking their customers to conserve energy through tomorrow afternoon without sacrificing safety. National Grid services Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and…
PIX11 Special: Holidays in the City
BRYANT PARK, Manhattan (PIX11) – The tree is lit, the presents are wrapped, and it’s time to celebrate with family and friends – and PIX11 is here to help! From the Radio City Rockettes to the Bron…
Frozen or broken pipes? Here's what to do
Frozen pipes keep plumbers and firefighters busy every year.
Jets WRs coach Miles Austin suspended by NFL for gambling
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Jets wide receivers coach Miles Austin has been suspended by the NFL for a minimum of one year for violating the league’s gambling policy. NFL spokesman Brian M…
Man's face slashed after argument in Manhattan: NYPD
HELL’S KITCHEN, Manhattan (PIX11) — A man was slashed in the face after an argument Friday, according to police. An unknown man got into an argument with the victim, 34, inside a buildi…
Man shot and killed in broad daylight on Queens street: police
JAMAICA, Queens (PIX11) — A gunman fatally shot a man in broad daylight on a Jamaica street Friday afternoon, according to authorities. The assailant approached Elgin Reynolds, 40, on 165th Street …
Son of renowned American painter convicted in Jan. 6 attack on Capitol
The son of a renowned American painter was convicted Friday of four counts of participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol.
FDNY firefighter arrested in Manhattan sukkah vandalism: NYPD
UPPER EAST SIDE, Manhattan (PIX11) — An FDNY firefighter was arrested Friday for allegedly vandalizing a sukkah on Manhattan’s Upper East Side in October, police said. Marty Party, 37, is charged w…
Oregon resident pinned to recliner after downed tree crashes through home
A large tree knocked down by high winds damaged a house in Oregon and pinned a resident to their chair on Thursday, officials said.
Why is Christmas celebrated on December 25?
Why is Christmas celebrated on December 25? As it turns out, not everyone agrees how the date was decided upon.
Here’s what to do today if you need help after last night’s storm in NY
Thousands in New York and New Jersey have lost power and four Queens families have been displaced.
Would-be LI crooks use pepper spray in Nordstrom scent robbery bid: NCPD
EAST GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (PIX11) — A group of would-be crooks tried to steal perfume from a Nordstrom store on Long Island Friday evening, then pepper-sprayed a loss prevention officer who stepped in…
The NJ Turnpike project's price tag exceeds $1B per mile. Neighbors say that's not the only cost.
But New Jersey plans to move ahead, soon hiring a manager for its plan to widen the turnpike’s Hudson extension and replace the Newark Bay Bridge.
