Long Island police rescue man clinging to capsized kayak
MASTIC BEACH, N.Y. (PIX11) — Police on Long Island rescued a man clinging onto a capsized kayak while suffering from hypothermia on Sunday. Nicholas Shakalis, 34, was hunting for ducks when h…
NYC housing nonprofit urges policy changes to support migrants
New York City shelter provider Win is currently housing more than 270 families seeking asylum, with more than 700 children.
Man shot and killed in Newark, officials say
NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) — A man was shot to death in Newark on Monday, authorities said. Omar Rivera, a 38-year-old Belleville resident, was fatally shot in the 300 block of North 7th Street in …
Man, 72, dead after fire breaks out at NJ apartment complex
SECAUCUS, New Jersey (PIX11) — A 72-year-old man died when a fire broke out at an apartment complex in New Jersey late Sunday night, officials said Monday. Authorities found John Meisenburg c…
Mayor Adams blasts feds' migrant response during visit to Texas border
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — During a visit to the Texas border city of El Paso, New York Mayor Eric Adams offered up a blistering criticism of the federal government’s response to the influx of imm…
Hochul, Adams have big housing plans; some question whether they can deliver
The two Democrats last week unveiled a host of initiatives aimed in part at producing more affordable housing.
Burgers good, fries bad: How to make healthy fast-food swaps
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Burgers are okay but skip the fries, and the milkshake is a hard no. Nutritionist and Fitness Coach Jacob Zemer joined New York Living on Monday to talk about making health…
Honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through the arts at the Brooklyn Academy of Music
FORT GREENE, Brooklyn (PIX11) — Celebrations of the life and impact of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are taking place in and around New York City on Monday. Among the events is the Brooklyn A…
Breast cancer survivor develops new yoga for other survivors
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Samantha Harris is a yoga aficionado and breast cancer survivor who has helped develop a new yoga program for other breast cancer survivors and patients. Harris visited New…
Precision policing helped Bronx combat major crimes, BP says
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson said precision policing has helped the brought combat major crimes. The NYPD pumped in several resources to help the Bronx, including…
Inside the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s ties to New York City
NEW YORK (PIX11) — New York City and the nation pause Monday to honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. While popularly associated with the American South, many aspects of King…
Trio throws knives at workers while trashing Manhattan deli, NYPD video shows
HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) — Three would-be thieves threw knives at deli workers while trashing a Manhattan deli last week, according to police and video surveillance. The trio tried to rob th…
Rikers Island is supposed to close in 2027, so why is Mayor Adams talking about 'Plan B?'
The jailed population would have to be cut nearly in half by 2027. Instead, it’s growing.
New York Harbor School charts expansion as it teaches next generation of ocean stewards
Now in its 20th year of operation, the Harbor School prepares teenagers for green and sustainable jobs in the maritime sector – from scientific research to underwater welding.
At Harlem’s Apollo Theater, the Rev. Martin Luther King’s fight for racial justice lives on
WNYC’s annual celebration of the civil rights leader and his work featured spirited discussion and rousing music.