Judge drops murder charge against NY trooper in Brooklyn girl's death
KINGSTON, N.Y. (AP) — A judge has dropped a murder charge against a state trooper in the death of an 11-year-old Brooklyn girl during a high-speed chase on the New York State Thruway. Christopher B…
Rikers inmate dies, first death for the city jail in 2023
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A Rikers Island inmate died early Saturday morning, marking the first death of 2023 for the New York City jail. Marvin Pines, 65, who was in custody at the North Infirmary …
US downs Chinese balloon over ocean, moves to recover debris
The balloon, which the Pentagon said was being used by China for surveillance, was shot down by a U.S. aircraft at around 2:05 p.m. EST, a military intelligence source told NewsNation.
One person dead in Washington Heights apartment fire: FDNY
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, Manhattan (PIX11) — One person was killed in a Washington Heights apartment fire early Saturday morning, according to the FDNY. Flames broke out around 6 a.m. on the fourt…
Man arrested for attacking beloved owner of East Village candy store: NYPD
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a 90-year-old Manhattan candy store owner. Luis Peroza, 39, was arrested Friday night and charged with assault in connection wit…
A state senator heard he was banned from MSG. So he tried to go to a Knicks game.
State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Knicks owner James Dolan have publicly feuded in recent weeks over the latter's use of facial recognition technology.
US tells owners to park old Hondas until air bags are fixed
DETROIT (AP) — Honda and the U.S. government are urging owners of about 8,200 older vehicles not to drive them until dangerous air bag inflators are replaced. The National Highway Traffic Safety Ad…
Some takeaways for the NYPD, law enforcement and society after Tyre Nichols’ death
A whirlwind of discussion followed release of videos showing the Memphis man’s beating at the hands of police; here’s a rundown on key themes that emerged.
As Sayreville, NJ mourns slain councilwoman, community remains without answers
A memorial for Eunice Dwumfour, found fatally shot in her vehicle, is planned for Wednesday evening.
NYC woman making her mark with stationery business
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN (PIX11) — As we celebrate important Black historical figures who have paved the way, we also honor those who strive to make their own mark on history. Kalyn Johnson Chandler…
East Harlem mom fights for heat amid frigid temperatures
EAST HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) — An East Harlem mother of two children says she is freezing and struggles to keep her 8-year-old warm every night in their NYCHA apartment. Latisha Tarver sent…
Artist painting free portraits to celebrate diversity in South Brooklyn
INDUSTRY CITY, Brooklyn (PIX11) — It used to be that getting your portrait painted was just for well-to-do people. But one Brooklyn portrait painter is trying to change that by offering free …
Bronx man, wife get decade in prison for terror support
NEW YORK (AP) — A husband-wife militant duo will spend about a decade in prison after each of them pleaded guilty to trying to provide material support to a terrorist organization. Prosecutors say …
Actress Melinda Dillon, of 'A Christmas Story,' dies at 83
Actress Melinda Dillon, known for roles in films like “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and “A Christmas Story,” died Jan. 9 at the age of 83, her family confirmed in an …
Man, woman found dead with gunshot wounds in Brooklyn, police say
EAST FLATBUSH, Brooklyn (PIX11) — Two people were found dead with gunshot wounds to their head in Brooklyn Friday, police said. A man and woman were found dead in the 4700 block of Beverley R…