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Extra Extra: The Fyre Festival guy is out of prison and ready to throw another festival in the Bahamas
Because PYRT, Billy McFarland's "virtual immersive decentralized reality," could be legit, who knows, here are your end-of-day links: Phantom of the Opera won't die, finance bros are watching soccer at work, LED street lights are turning purple, and more.
NYC to hospitalize mentally ill people involuntarily under Adams plan
NEW YORK (PIX11) — More mentally ill people will be involuntarily hospitalized in New York City under a new plan announced by Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday. The directive will apply …
The TriLatino Triathlon Club aims to diversify endurance sports
New York (PIX11) — The TriLatino Triathlon Club was created to encourage more Latinos and people of color to participate in triathlons. TriLatino also has an afterschool program, TriLatino Ju…
Police: Remains of 4 infants found at Boston apartment building
BOSTON (AP) — Human remains found at a Boston apartment building earlier this month are those of four infants, police said. The remains are of two boys and two girls, Boston police said in a statem…
US OKs $1B arms sale to Qatar during key World Cup match
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Tuesday approved a $1 billion arms sale to Qatar in a transaction unveiled during halftime of the key World Cup 2022 match in Doha between Iran and the…
2 armed men steal cash and jewelry in Bronx home invasion, police say
UNIONPORT, the Bronx (PIX11) — Two armed men robbed a Bronx apartment while the victims were home Tuesday morning, police said. Authorities responded to the home invasion at a third-floor apa…
Dietitian details how not to be an 'Almond Parent'
New York (PIX11) – An “almond parent” is a new term for parents that are restrictive about their child’s eating habits that originated on TikTok. Dietitian Laura Cipullo joined New York…
NYC imports road salt from Chile, but a new bill would have the city buy local
New York City relies on rock salt from South America to clear streets during the winter. Upstate mines want in on the action.
Suspect arrested in Brooklyn fatal triple shooting: police
CYPRESS HILLS, Brooklyn (PIX11) — A suspect has been arrested in connection to a triple shooting that left a man dead in Cypress Hills, authorities announced Tuesday. Frederick Bembury, 46, is char…
Group of teens assault boy, 15, with cane and stick in Queens, police say
QUEENS (PIX11) — A group of teens is sought for beating a 15-year-old boy with a cane and stick in Queens Monday night, police said. The four male teens assaulted the victim near 48-02 Broadw…
Adams: NYC directs NYPD, first responders to involuntarily transport mentally ill to hospitals
The mayor’s announcement comes days after police arrested a woman who appeared emotionally disturbed for fatally stabbing her two children.
Get ready, 'jet' set, and go save big on Travel Deal Tuesday
NEW YORK (PIX11) – The holiday deals from Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be over but for those who like to travel, Travel Deal Tuesday has all the bargains. Gabe Saglie from Travelzoo joined PIX…
Nonprofit Giving Tuesday began in NYC and is now a worldwide effort
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Giving Tuesday is a nonprofit that launched in New York City a decade ago and has since become a worldwide effort. The organization was started at the 92nd Street Y in 2012…
John's Crazy Socks kicks off 12 days of giving to support various charities
NEW YORK (PIX11) — John’s Crazy Socks is getting into the holiday spirit by launching its 12 days of giving to support several charities. Starting Thursday, the company will be donating…
Federal judge orders Amazon to cease and desist from retaliating against union organizers
The ruling, which could have national implications, is the latest development in long-simmering tensions between the e-commerce giant and workers on Staten Island.
FDNY commissioner talks new laws on department diversity
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The face of the FDNY could be changing thanks to five new laws signed Monday that are aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in the department. Commissioner Laura Kavanagh, t…