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Arctic air will blast much of US just before Christmas
Forecasters are warning of treacherous holiday travel and life-threatening cold for much of the nation as an arctic air mass blows into the already-frigid southern United States. “We’re looking at …
Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi, wearing a black Qatari robe over his blue-and-white Argentina shirt, kissed the World Cup, shuffled toward his teammates and hoisted the golden trophy high in the…
Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoes cap on late fees for NY bridge, tunnel tolls
The governor said the legislation would protect scofflaws who try to skirt the tolls.
NYC menorah lighting kicks off Hanukkah as city cranks up security at Jewish sites
MANHATTAN (PIX11) — The lights will be shining extra bright in many homes in the New York City area as the first night of Hanukkah settles in. The world’s largest menorah is at Grand Ar…
The lottery: Which states' residents spend the most on tickets and scratch-offs?
A new study conducted by LendingTree sought to determine which states’ residents spend — and lose — the most cash on lottery games per capita.
On the Record with Mayor Eric Adams: Reflecting on crisis-filled first year in office
NEW YORK (PIX11) — When Mayor Eric Adams took office this year, New York City was dealing with the pandemic, monkeypox, and subway crime. During his tenure, the mayor faced another crisis whe…
Man accused of groping girl, 14, on Brooklyn train
BROOKLYN (PIX11) — A man is accused of groping a 14-year-old girl aboard a Brooklyn subway train, police said. Juan Cantoran, 22, was arrested Saturday in connection to the Dec. 8 incident on…
Man forced woman to perform a sex act at Bronx construction site, police say
THE BRONX (PIX11) — A man forced a 57-year-old woman to perform a sex act at a construction site in the Bronx last weekend, police said Sunday. The incident occurred at the site at 4519 White…
250,000 NYC municipal retirees face controversial switch to privatized health insurance
An arbitrator has directed the city to move ahead with a plan to shift municipal retirees onto Medicare Advantage.
Armed carjacking at Yonkers gas station, police search for last two suspects: police
YONKERS, N.Y. (PIX11) — After an armed carjacking in Yonkers Saturday evening, police have arrested one suspect, but are still searching for two more suspects, said police. An out-of-state ma…
New Yorkers urged to mask up again, but what's the right mask?
MIDTOWN, Manhattan (PIX11) — Here we go again. Care providers are once more recommending that everyone use a mask to prevent the spread of COVID throughout the holiday season as the COVID num…
Kurtis Blow headlines 25th annual Kwanzaa Family Festival
NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) — The holidays are here, and this time of year is about keeping traditions alive. That’s exactly what’s happening at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark for t…
75-year-old assaulted trying to stop shoplifter in Brooklyn: NYPD
CYPRESS HILL, Brooklyn (PIX11) — A shoplifter assaulted a 75-year-old employee in Brooklyn on Friday, sending him to the hospital, according to NYPD. The employee witnessed the unknown female…
NYPD agrees to update warrant check policy after legalsettlement
The NYPD will abandon a practice in which officers detain people for long periods of time to check if they were named in any open warrants or investigations, even if they hadn't found any evidence of a crime during a search.
Woman 'steals' top-prize lottery ticket at white elephant party
Lori Janes was pretty bummed when a coworker “stole” a $25 TJ Maxx gift card she got at her company’s white elephant party. But her luck was about to change.
Sharon Osbourne rushed to hospital: reports
Sharon Osbourne has reportedly been hospitalized after suffering a medical emergency on Friday.