Knife-wielding thieves slash teen, rob man in Brooklyn: police
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Two knife-wielding thieves slashed a teen during one of two robberies in Brooklyn earlier this month, police said Thursday. The 16-year-old boy was attacked on Sherlo…
NJ riders with disabilities lament Access Link's delays, lost drivers. NJ Transit promises change.
People who depend on the paratransit service say it can take hours to go a few miles. It's also struggling with the national driver shortage.
Veterans, LI pol to condemn Santos over claim he took $3K meant for vet's sick dog
MINEOLA, N.Y. (PIX11) — Military veterans will join a Long Island lawmaker Thursday to speak out against Rep. George Santos, in the wake of new allegations that the embattled Republican congressman…
Boy, 13, arrested in shooting of 2 other teens outside Queens school: police
CAMBRIA HEIGHTS, Queens (PIX11) — A 13-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly shooting two fellow teens outside a Cambria Heights high school, according to authorities. The accused assailant,…
NYC residents without heat for months as supply chain delays boiler replacements
As heat and hot water complaints reach a 14-year high, supply chain issues around boilers stall repairs and replacements.
Uterine cancer added to list of 9/11 health conditions
NEW YORK (PIX11) — All types of uterine cancer, including endometrial cancer, have now been added to the list of WTC-Related Health Conditions. As of Jan. 18, 2023, women who can certify they…
New York City Council holds hearing on illegal smoke shops
NEW YORK (PIX11) – There is currently only one legal marijuana dispensary open in New York City. However, there are hundreds of illegal smoke shops selling marijuana, which has prompted the New Yor…
NJ man allegedly kidnapped, sexually assaulted 5-year-old girl
PASSAIC, NJ (PIX11) — Police arrested a New Jersey man Tuesday on charges of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl, officials said. Oscar Funetes-Sierra, 44, allegedly confined the …
Inside Marcy Lab School's campus in Industry City
SUNSET PARK, Brooklyn (PIX11) — The Marcy Lab School is an innovative alternative to college based in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Since its inception in August 2019, it’s given underprivileg…
Nonprofit helping thousands get help, affordable housing, and hope
QUEENS (PIX11) — The combination of unemployment and addiction during the COVID pandemic is hitting New York City’s homeless particularly hard. One group in Queens is helping the former…
Next-Gen 911 coming to more Sussex County police departments
NEWTON, N.J. (PIX11) — Since almost everyone has a smartphone in their hand these days, it makes sense that 911 gets smarter, too. Dispatchers for some departments in Sussex County are gettin…
NJ-bound side of Holland Tunnel will close 6 nights per week for 3 years; drivers aren't so happy
SOHO, Manhattan (PIX11) — With 100,000 vehicles passing through it every day, the Holland Tunnel is one of the busiest automotive tunnels in the world. However, it won’t be busy at all …
Santos accused of taking $3K donated to help veteran's dying dog
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Richard Osthoff, a military veteran from New Jersey, says Republican U.S. Rep. George Santos took $3,000 from a fundraiser that was supposed to help his dying dog. Osthoff …
Rep. George Santos quietly opens Queens district office
A single staffer was scrolling through his phone when Gothamist visited Wednesday.
NYC Council bills aim to reduce wait times for New Yorkers seeking to secure permanent housing
The general welfare committee’s oversight hearing comes at a time when the city is facing an affordable housing crisis and its shelter system is swelling with a record number of homeless people.