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Hate Crimes Task Force investigates BB-gun shooting, as NYC shows overall increase in hate crimes
MEIERS CORNER, Staten Island — Both the NYPD and local Jewish safety patrols have stepped up their presence in Staten Island, and the Hate Crimes Task Force is now investigating as well, afte…
Prospect Park's magnolia trees are budding in December. Here's why.
“It’s unusual,” one expert on hardy woody plants tells Gothamist, “but it’s very normal.”
Immersive Monet exhibit extends stay in New York City
NEW YORK (PIX11) – An immersive art exhibition celebrating the work of French painter Claude Monet is extending its stay in New York City. “Monet’s Garden” opened at the Seamen’s Bank Buildin…
Bribery, fraud charges dismissed against ex-NY Lt. Governor
NEW YORK (AP) — Bribery and fraud charges against former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin were tossed out Monday by a federal judge, leaving Benjamin to face only records falsification charges. Pro…
Nearly 200 dogs, cats removed from horrid conditions in New Jersey home
JACKSON TOWNSHIP N.J. (PIX11) – Nearly 200 cats and dogs living in horrible conditions in a home in Brick Township are now in a safer place. “It’s certainly an extremely large num…
Claw machine has eggs filled with cash, other prizes
MANHATTAN (PIX11) — This holiday season, a toy store is giving away cash! The CAMP store at Hudson Yards and financial company Ally have a claw machine full of 14 thousand eggs. Some are fill…
New survey highlights NYC Asian voices that favor school integration
The findings aim to counter a ‘wedge’ issue seen as dividing Asian Americans and Black and Latino Americans.
Jersey Cash 5 lottery ticket wins $512,427 jackpot in Union County
LINDEN, N.J. (PIX11) – One lucky person won a $512,427 lottery jackpot after matching all five numbers for the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Friday. The winning numbers for the Dec. 2 drawing were 13, 1…
Murders, shootings down in NYC since 2021, but other crimes rose sharply, per police data
“That's something to be concerned about,” a retired NYPD sergeant tells Gothamist.
Yankees GM Cashman signs 4-year contract through 2026
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Brian Cashman has signed a four-year contract to remain the New York Yankees Senior Vice President and General Manager. The announcement was made Monday during the first day of bas…
SCOTUS hears case arguing LGBTQ rights, freedom of speech violations
The U.S. Supreme Court is tasked with deciding whether a wedding website designer is allowed to refuse to make websites for same-sex couples.
Teen, 14, threatens LGBTQ classmates, every girl at her Long Island school: police
HOLTSVILLE, NY (PIX11) — A 14-year-old student allegedly threatened to hurt or kill all the girls and LGBTQ students at a Long Island high school, police said Monday. Officers in Suffolk Coun…
Bystander, 96, shot during a robbery in Brooklyn, sources say
BROOKLYN (PIX11) — A 96-year-old bystander was shot during a robbery in Brooklyn Monday morning, according to law enforcement sources. The victim, who uses a wheelchair, was in a park when he…
Extra Extra: The guy who invented the modern bulletproof vest shot himself in the chest ... a lot
Because he was also a salesman, here are your end-of-day links: Astoria pool hall lives to see another day, Eric Adams' favorite restaurateurs owe a lot of back taxes, the best song of the year according to Pitchfork, and more.
Federal judge in NY tosses key charges in Brian Benjamin indictment
The case that threw state politics into a tailspin has been significantly downgraded
Kel Mitchell stars in new holiday movie
NEW YORK (PIX11)— Actor Kel Mitchell is starring in a new holiday movie called “All I Didn’t Want for Christmas.” Mitchell joined New York Living Monday to discuss his new role. W…
