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Teacher's aide arrested after handing 'love letter' to 10-year-old student
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — A teacher’s aide was arrested and charged after handing a love letter to a 10-year-old student in the Bronx, authorities said. The school aide allegedly gave t…
Manhattan street closures for Ninth Avenue International Food Festival
MANHATTAN (PIX11) – Streets will be closed, so food vendors can pack the streets of Hell’s Kitchen as the Ninth Avenue International Food Festival returns on Saturday. “As the oldest and larg…
Your guide to Pride: 13 events in New York City this June
A list of some of the biggest events happening across the five boroughs in June for Pride.
Abnormally hot summer expected for New York in latest NOAA forecast
New predictions for the summer season, released by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center this week, show weather is likely to heat up in almost every corner of the United States.
Follow-Up Friday: Boosting small businesses and getting housing repairs
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Monica Morales is making things happen, from helping our viewers get repairs to helping small businesses access funding. Daniel Garcia is the founder and CEO of Salsa Cate…
Staten Island fentanyl crisis: Time for a state of emergency?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) — Overdose deaths on Staten Island have increased four years in a row, with 155 deaths last year, according to local officials who released a comprehensive report.…
'I needed to socially transition': from announcer to advocate
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – The person behind one of the most familiar male voices in the New York City subway system is telling her story to PIX11 News to increase trans visibility. Bernie Wagenblast, wh…
'Drones as first responders': NYPD to utilize drones at precincts to help fight crime
NEW YORK (PIX11)– The NYPD will soon be rolling out new technology in its crime-fighting efforts. It’s called the DFR Program, or Drones as First Responders. NYPD Deputy Commissioner of…
100 homeless families in NYC to get $1,400 a month in pilot program: report
NEW YORK (PIX11) – A shelter provider in New York City will be giving 100 homeless families monthly cash payments of around $1,400 as part of a pilot program, according to a report. Win, a nonprof…
Small victory for defense in Menendez trial as FBI agent concedes he misspoke
The prosecution’s first witness admitted he made a mistake about whether the senator’s jacket was in the closet with gold bars and cash.
Extra Extra: Did an '80s mystery author bury treasure near the Statue of Liberty?
Because one of his readers is coming with a shovel to find out, here are your afternoon links: "Fake eyelashes" vs. "butch body" on the House floor, food courts are back, Cricket World Cup coming to Long Island and more.
19-year-old arrested and charged in connection with fatal SoHo shooting
On Friday, police arrested and charged Henry Thomas with murder in connection with the May 7 shooting of 16-year-old student Makhi Brown in SoHo.
Child poverty worsens in NY while nation improves, state comptroller reports
The end of federal pandemic aid sunk the state’s child poverty rates to their worst levels since 2016, reversing years of improvement according the State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's office.
Will New York City abandon another north Brooklyn street redesign?
More than a year ago, the city presented redesign plans for Grand Street, Metropolitan Avenue and Morgan Avenue in East Williamsburg and Bushwick.
Early Addition: The city is auctioning off a Staten Island Ferry that was in a fatal 2003 crash
Because 11 people died when the boat hit a pier, here are your early links: It's Bike to Work Day, Justice Samuel Alito's upside down flag, a mysterious emoji and more.
After NYC parents are denied 3K seats, City Hall says there is plenty of room
City officials said only a small percentage of parents were told they didn’t receive any of their choices for 3K, and that other spots were available.
