NY volunteer firefighters and EMS to receive tax break
Legislation to give tax exemptions to volunteer firefighters and EMS workers was recently signed by Governor Hochul. Our Capitol Correspondent Amal Tlaige spoke with experts who explained why the l…
At least 2 people stabbed, 1 killed in Brooklyn attack: police
BENSONHURST, Brooklyn (PIX11) — At least two people were stabbed and one person was killed early Thursday in Bensonhurst, according to authorities. Police found at least two people stabbed on 17th …
LI funeral set for fallen Brooklyn firefighter William Moon
BAYSHORE, N.Y. (PIX11) — Relatives and the FDNY family of fallen department veteran William Moon will say their final goodbye to the hero Thursday, as his funeral is held on Long Island. The servic…
NY’s first legal weed store opens Thursday and it faces lots of competition
The first licensed recreational marijuana store is set to open in the East Village and it’s surrounded by a number of unauthorized sellers.
First NYC legal recreational marijuana dispensary set to open
EAST VILLAGE, Manhattan (PIX11) — The first legal recreational marijuana dispensary in New York City is set to open for business Thursday afternoon in Manhattan’s East Village. At 4:20 p.m., Housin…
NYC's first legal dispensary opens right before the new year
MANHATTAN (PIX11) — New York’s first legal weed dispensary is set to open on Dec. 29. On the eve of its grand opening, PIX11 News got a look inside Housing Works Cannabis, located at 750…
Yankees trade Lucas Luetge to Braves for 2 minor leaguers
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves acquired left-handed reliever Lucas Luetge from the New York Yankees in exchange for two minor leaguers on Wednesday night. The Yankees acquired right-hander Indig…
Cause ruled in death of NJ college student who went missing
PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — The death of a Princeton University student from Ohio whose disappearance near the New Jersey campus last fall drew national attention has been ruled a suicide, authorities s…
Thousands report Twitter outages
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Thousands of users reported Twitter access issues on Wednesday night. There were more than 10,000 reports of outages as of 8:10 p.m. ET, per DownDetector. On Twitter, which…
Man dead, 3 others wounded in Bronx shooting: NYPD
CROTONA, the Bronx (PIX11) — Four men were shot in the Bronx on Wednesday night, leaving one of the men dead, police said. The men were shot on East Tremont Avenue near Marmion Avenue around …
Two NY officers stabbed; suspect shot dead in Medford: Suffolk PD
MEDFORD, NY (PIX11) — Two police officers in Suffolk County were stabbed and a suspect was fatally shot in Medford on Wednesday evening, officials said. The officers responded to Birchwood Ro…
MTA plans some subway service adjustments in NYC
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Subway riders could see more service on some lines and a reduced number of rides on others due to current travel trends. MTA NYC Transit officials proposed “modest service …
NYC mayor lauds federal directive to close federal ‘ghost gun loophole’
The ATF is telling gun dealers to run background checks and make serial numbers for partially built guns.
Community angry over big rig Harlem truck stop
HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) — Big rig trucks could soon be rolling onto West 145th Street in Harlem for a new truck depot. The site was under construction Wednesday with new a sign posted sayi…
NY recreational marijuana sales to start: Expert answers questions
NEW YORK (PIX11) — New Yorkers impatient to buy marijuana when the state’s first recreational dispensary opens its doors on Thursday have some rules they’ll need to follow. Michae…