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Boy, 17, shot multiple times outside Manhattan high school: NYPD
UPPER WEST SIDE, Manhattan (PIX11) — A teenage boy was shot outside a Manhattan high school on Tuesday morning, police said. The 17-year-old victim was struck multiple times in the abdomen near Martin Luther King High School on Amsterdam Avenue and West 67th Street just before 10 a.m., according to the NYPD. The boy was […] → Read More
NYC celebrates the Hindu holiday Holi
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Wednesday was the Hindu celebration signifying the end of winter at the beginning of spring and the season of renewal, known as Holi. Holi is known for smearing and sprinkling vibrant colored powders all over each other. These days those powders represent beautiful meanings. Red stands for love, passion, and fertility. […] → Read More
Nonprofit Nyack bakery that employs adults with special needs looks for permanent home
NYACK, N.Y. (PIX11) — A speech therapist was selling baked goods from her home in Nyack with some of her non-verbal patients. Now, the nonprofit bakery employs almost two dozen adults with special needs helping them earn a paycheck and continue their therapy. The bakery has grown so much they are asking for help to […] → Read More
New bill would cover child care for kids 6 weeks to 5 years old
MANHATTAN (PIX11) — The New York Immigration Coalition estimates that 50% of New Yorkers struggle to pay for basic needs, including housing, food, and transportation. As a result, several City Council members are pushing for universal child care to encourage New Yorkers to return to the workforce. Introducing a new bill aims to provide child care […] → Read More
NYC facing $100M lawsuit from family of cyclist killed in Brooklyn
GOWANUS, Brooklyn (PIX11) — New York City is facing a $100 million lawsuit from the family of a bicyclist killed in Brooklyn in January. The family of 37-year-old Sarah Schick is demanding safer streets for pedestrians and bicyclists in the wake of her death at the corner of Second Avenue and Ninth Street in Gowanus, […] → Read More
NYC parents protest Hochul’s proposed charter school expansion
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Students, parents and education advocates on Tuesday rallied outside the governor’s Manhattan office to send her a message. They do not want any more charter schools across the five boroughs. Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing to lift the regional cap on charter schools in the state budget. Hochul said the goal is […] → Read More
NJ school dismissed bullying allegations prior to student’s suicide, parents say
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (PIX11) – The fallout continues in Berkeley Township, New Jersey, after a high school student who was bullied took her own life. Four students have been charged in this case, but parents say not enough is being done to keep other children safe. Sophomore Emily Strick is now in therapy after she […] → Read More
ChatGPT banned for students in New York City public schools
NEW YORK (PIX11) – The New York City Department of Education has banned ChatGPT from students on devices and networks within its public schools. The same goes for teachers. The Department of Education cited “negative impacts on student learning and concerns regarding the safety and accuracy of content.” ChatGPT is new artificial intelligence developed by […] → Read More
New marijuana signs remind New Yorkers where they’re not allowed to smoke
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — A friendly — but blunt — reminder from the Times Square Alliance: No Smoking! New signs are reminding New Yorkers and tourists that you can’t smoke in public spaces across New York City — that includes weed. The signs read: “Let’s Be Blunt: No Smoking in the Plazas” Smoking of any […] → Read More
PIX11 rides along as Sheriff’s Office raids Queens smoke shops
QUEENS (PIX11) — Marijuana has been decriminalized in New York City, but there are only two licensed stores that can sell it; the Sheriff’s Office has the task of ensuring unlicensed stores don’t sell unregulated cannabis products. PIX11 rode along as New York City Sheriff Anthony Miranda and his team of deputies raided three smoke […] → Read More
Contract talks stall between Mount Sinai, union as nurse strike looms
NEW YORK (PIX11) — There have been big developments in the lead-up to a possible nurse strike that could begin on Monday at 6 a.m. and affect hospitals across New York City. So far, three hospitals have a deal, including New York-Presbyterian, Richmond University Medical Center and Maimonides. Five private hospitals in New York City […] → Read More
Application call for possible NYC casino; licenses start at $500M
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Game on! The competition for a coveted New York City casino license has picked up, with the state set to reap a minimum of $500 million for each permit awarded. The state Gaming Facility Location Board issued an official request for applications on Tuesday, mentioning the whopping, nine-figure starting point, which […] → Read More
NYC could get 1,000 migrants a day, borough president says
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The busloads of migrants that were dropped off at Vice President Kamala Harris’ home in Washington, D.C. on Christmas Eve were supposed to be coming to New York City, officials said. While there was a lull in the influx after the election, New York City could now get as many as […] → Read More
Highly disruptive storm brings rain, wind, coastal flooding followed by arctic cold temps, possible snow for Christmas
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A powerful storm system started to make its way into the region on Thursday. This storm will bring everything from heavy rain to strong gusty winds and coastal flooding. Behind it, an arctic cold front will get a frigid airmass where temperatures essentially take a nosedive. The front has a line […] → Read More
Security cameras broke 4 days before Sunset Park subway shooting, report says
SUNSET PARK, Brooklyn (PIX11) – Surveillance cameras at the Brooklyn subway station where a gunman opened fire on riders in April stopped working four days prior to the shooting, according to a report by the Office of the MTA Inspector General. The Office of the MTA Inspector General on Thursday announced the findings of its […] → Read More
Manhattan DA announces $9M plan to help mentally ill with social service experts
MANHATTAN (PIX11) — The Manhattan District Attorney’s office, through grants, will work with community organizations that focus on mental health to help get mentally ill individuals off the streets. In addition, the initiative attempts to connect people with the housing assistance and mental health and substance use disorder treatment they need. District Attorney Alvin Bragg […] → Read More
NYC nonprofit providing holiday gifts, job opportunities for homeless families
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Hearts of Gold is a 29-year-old grassroots nonprofit. Its annual mission of bringing Christmas to homeless children has doubled this year. Now, a small team will be providing more than 3,000 gifts to nearly 700 children in need across 11 shelters and two schools. They have turned an empty space into […] → Read More
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 filled with cash, others with gift cards, toys and books. One in 10 eggs has cash inside. There are 25 eggs […] → Read More
Harlem residents want trash laws extended to public schools
HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) — Community members in Harlem are calling for cleaner streets around New York City public schools and are asking the DOE to follow the same rules enforced on their neighbors in the community. At the moment, organics, recycling, and garbage cans may be placed on the curb after 4 p.m. the evening […] → Read More
Brooklyn hit-and-run driver strikes mother, children: NYPD
MIDWOOD, Brooklyn (PIX11) — A mother and her four children were struck by a hit-and-run driver who was fleeing from police in Brooklyn on Wednesday, officials said. One of the victims was critically injured and another was seriously hurt, an FDNY spokesperson said. Three others suffered minor injuries. Police said a 1-year-old girl, a 3-year-old […] → Read More