'Today we're all Arab': Fans flock to Astoria as Morocco exits historic World Cup
Even in defeat, Morocco fans spilled onto Astoria’s Steinway Street, singing and dancing and brimming with pride over a team that advanced further than any African or Arab nation ever has before.
Police and watchdogs spar during trial of 2 NYPD officers who drove into crowd of protesters in 2020
Officers say they feared for their lives. Prosecutors say officers used excessive force.
Old Westbury Gardens hosting holiday light show
OLD WESTBURY, NY (PIX11) — One of the nation’s historic treasures is going above and beyond to spread holiday cheer this season. Old Westbury Gardens is hosting its second annual outdoor walk…
A decade after Sandy Hook, grief remains but hope grows
NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — They would have been 16 or 17 this year. High school juniors. The children killed at the Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 14, 2012 should have spent this year thinking abo…
20 churches across NYC offering free health services and testing
NEW YORK (PIX11) — United Way of New York City is partnering with Black churches to host free health screenings. With the high cost of health care, they hope to help save lives. The program i…
Democrats push for immigration reform against slim odds
WAHINGTON (Nextar) – Democrats and the Biden administration are hoping for one last major legislative accomplishment before the end of this Congress amid slim odds. Lawmakers are making a last-minu…
NY rent assistance program could close Jan. 15
Facing dwindling funding, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program may close to future applicants next month. But it could reopen in the future.
Uber suit blocks pay raises for NYC rideshare drivers
“Such a significant fare hike, right before the holidays, would irreparably damage Uber’s reputation, impair goodwill, and risk permanent loss of business and customers,” Uber says in the lawsuit.
'Clock is ticking': Democrats push for climate reforms
Democrats are scrambling to lock in President Joe Biden’s climate goals before Republicans seize control of the House.
Extra Extra: The city's premier Santa is a 63-year-old Jewish lawyer
Because Santa has a big beard and a bigger heart, here are your end-of-day links: Justin Bieber lives here now, the new Scream movie features carnage on a subway, it's gnomecore season, and more.
New York City ranks No. 1 as deadliest city for pedestrians, study finds
NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York City is the deadliest city for pedestrians in the United States, according to a new study from insurance company Jerry. New York City ranked the highest among U.S. citie…
Manhattan DA announces $9M plan to help mentally ill with social service experts
MANHATTAN (PIX11) — The Manhattan District Attorney’s office, through grants, will work with community organizations that focus on mental health to help get mentally ill individuals off…
ConEd electricity, natural gas heating bills to spike this winter
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Brace yourself, Con Edison customers. Electricity and natural gas bills are on the rise in the New York area, the utility said Wednesday. A typical New York City residentia…
RPD: 5 shot, 1 killed while filming music video on Illinois Street
Editor’s Note (12/13): A previous version of this article had a cross street located as the scene of the incident. The article has been updated to clarify the location of the shooting. ROCHES…
Woman killed in house fire on Long Island, police say
DIX HILLS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A Long Island woman died in a house fire early Wednesday morning, police said. The fire happened at a home in Dix Hills on Carlls Straight Path shortly before 3 a.m.…