Can NYC truly build its way out of the housing crisis
NEW YORK (PIX11) — With New York City getting more expensive and rents in Manhattan topping $5,000, the path to building more historic levels of housing remains unclear and bogged down in red…
Game changer: Bronx coach changing football rules for safer play
THE BRONX (PIX11) — With millions of eyes on the Super Bowl this weekend, a high school in the Bronx is making huge strides in cutting down on concussions. The Director of Athletics at Riverd…
Imani Glover found in Bronx; girlfriend Destiny Owens still missing
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (PIX11) — Imani Glover, the New Jersey woman who disappeared shortly after New Year’s Day, was located in the Bronx this week, but her girlfriend, Destiny Owens, is sti…
4 people shot in Coney Island: officials
CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn (PIX11) – Four people were injured in a shooting in Brooklyn Friday, officials said. The shooting happened at West 33rd Street and Mermaid Avenue in Coney Island just before …
Local mechanic fixes van for Bronx nonprofit
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A Bronx nonprofit was having a difficult time feeding families in need after its delivery van broke down. The Albanian American Open Hand Association has been in the Bronx …
NJ councilman killed by former PSE&G employee over work dispute, authorities say
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (PIX11) – A New Jersey councilman who worked as a supervisor at PSE&G was killed by a former colleague due to a workplace dispute, investigators determined. Russel…
1 killed, 3 injured in Bronx shooting: NYPD
TREMONT, the Bronx (PIX11) – A man was killed and three others were injured in a shooting in the Bronx Friday afternoon, police said. The shooting happened near East Tremont and Hughes avenues arou…
Super Bowl to be broadcast live on massive screen in Times Square
TIMES SQUARE, Manhattan (PIX11) – The Super Bowl will be broadcast live on a massive screen in Times Square on Sunday. FOX’s broadcast of Super Bowl LVII will be shown on an 18,000-squar…
A Long Island DJ’s fanmade remix gets Beyoncé’s stamp of approval
After DJ Esentrik’s mashup of “Cuff It” went viral on social media, Beyoncé not only endorsed the track, but officially released and shared it.
Extra Extra: The HarperCollins strike is over
Because the union reached a deal after 66 days of picketing, here are your end-of-day links: Boomer dads versus real estate agents; A South Brooklyn politician's odd about-face; Kristen Stewart plays herself playing Susan Sontag and more.
NY AG James urges Texas judge to reject request that could ban abortion medication nationwide
If the drug mifepristone is pulled from the market this month, even states where abortion is legal — like New York — would be affected.
Third legal weed dispensary to open in NYC near Union Square
Lower Manhattan will get another adult-use cannabis dispensary, while other areas wait. Crackdowns continue on illegal shops citywide.
Ex-employee killed NJ councilman over workplace issues, prosecutor says
PSE&G supervisor and Milford Councilman Russell Heller was shot by an employee who used to work for him at the energy company, according to the Somerset County Prosecutors Office.
Truck driver tried to lure teen girl off Bronx street: police
THROGS NECK, the Bronx (PIX11) — The driver of a white box truck tried to lure a 14-year-old girl off a Throgs Neck street, officials said late Thursday. The teen was walking near Milton Place arou…
Director of NYC jails watchdog plans to resign
Executive Director Amanda Masters’ plans come amid a showdown between the Board of Correction and Department of Correction over transparency.