Ayana Harry
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New York, NY, United States
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50 years of hip-hop: honoring pioneering women in the genre
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — Trailblazing women in hip-hop are being honored in a series of new portraits. The portraits were donated to the Universal Hip Hop Museum in the South Bronx on International Women’s Day. The artwork features Roxanne Shante, Cyndi Campbell, Sylvia Robinson, MC Sha-Rock, Sparky D and Lady Pink. Roxanne Shante stood […] → Read More
Harlem educator inspiring students with the help of hip-hop legends
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A Harlem educator is on a mission to teach his students about hip-hop, using his unique perspective. As a student at Middle School 286 in Harlem, D. L. Barksdale founded the hip-hop group The Fearless Four. Today Middle School 286 is also known as the Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders, […] → Read More
NY legislation would reduce late fees charged for unpaid tolls
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Bronx Assemblyman Kenny Burgos is on a mission to reduce the late fees charged for unpaid bridge and tunnel tolls in New York. “I’ve heard from people as far as Buffalo, as far south of Staten Island, just really exemplifying how bad of an issue this is,” Burgos said. “I’ve literally […] → Read More
50 years of hip-hop: Celebrating Brooklyn’s legends
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Brooklyn is home to hip-hop royalty as well as up-and-coming artists pushing boundaries in the genre. PIX11’s Ayana Harry took a look back at 50 years of hip-hop and all the legends to come out of Brooklyn. → Read More
NY City Council approved new lithium-ion battery safety standards
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The New York City Council passed new legislation Thursday to regulate the lithium-ion batteries that power e-bikes. According to the City Council, over 200 fires in New York City were connected to lithium-ion batteries in 2022 alone. Lithium-ion batteries can pose a severe hazard when modified or stored improperly, according to […] → Read More
Northwell Health hosts 4th annual gun violence prevention forum
NEW YORK (PIX11) — One patient changed the course of Dr. Chethan Sathya’s career. “I treated a little 6-month-old girl with a bullet wound and it really opened my eyes to the devastation bullets cause,” Dr. Sathya recalled. Sathya now wants to prevent young New Yorkers from ending up on his operating table as gunshot […] → Read More
NYC man has PTSD, falsely imprisoned for 26 years
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A high school student who cared for his brother with down syndrome, is falsely convicted of rape and kidnapping. PIX11’s Ayana Harry introduces us to Greg Counts, who continues to have PTSD from the heavy emotional toll after 26 years in jail. → Read More
Mayor Adams’ brother stepping down as security adviser
NEW YORK (PIX11) — For the last year Bernard Adams has viewed New York City from a unique vantage point, often working side by side with his big brother, Mayor Eric Adams. Bernard Adams sat down with PIX11 News for an exclusive interview as he prepares to step down from his role as senior adviser […] → Read More
NJ man spent 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to crime he didn’t commit
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — A Newark man’s life was upended after he was falsely accused of a crime. Rodney Roberts was falsely accused of rape, but after pleading guilty to a lesser charge to avoid a longer prison sentence, he found himself behind bars for 18 years. PIX11’s Ayana Harry spoke with Roberts about his experience. Watch in the video player above. → Read More
NYC man falsely imprisoned for 20+ years now helping others wrongfully convicted
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A New York City man falsely identified by an eyewitness spent more than 20 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. He was finally exonerated when the Brooklyn District Attorney at the time realized he was factually innocent and vacated the case. PIX11’s Ayana Harry sat down with Derrick Hamilton, who is now helping others who were wrongfully convicted. → Read More
Innocence Project helping those wrongfully convicted of crimes reclaim their lives
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Since 1989 more than 3,000 people have been exonerated after spending more than a combined 28,000 years in prison for crimes they did not commit, according to the National Registry of Exonerations. The Innocence Project is helping those wrongfully convicted reclaim their lives. Co-founder Peter Neufeld explained how the development of […] → Read More
50 years of hip-hop fashion on display at the Museum at FIT
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A new exhibition at the Museum at FIT explores the evolution of hip-hop fashion from the streets of New York to designer runways. Fresh, Fly and Fabulous; 50 years of hip-hop style was curated by Elizabeth Way and Elena Romero. “I think even 50 years later, this particular fashion category has […] → Read More
NYC teens learn about fashion industry
HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) — Fashion designer Ouigi Theodore shared the inspiration behind his menswear line The Brooklyn Circus with a group of Harlem students on Monday afternoon. Theodore said his experience as a Haitian immigrant growing up in Brooklyn prompted him to create a brand that elevates and refines New York City street style. Earlier this […] → Read More
Chick-fil-A opening pop-up rest space for delivery workers on Upper East Side
UPPER EAST SIDE, Manhattan (PIX11) — Chick-fil-A is set to open a resting space for delivery workers on the Upper East Side on Thursday, the company announced. The Brake Room, located on Third Avenue between East 83rd Street and East 84th Street, will be open for two months, Monday through Saturday. Like Chick-fil-A, it will […] → Read More
NYC parents push for safer streets after losing children to traffic deaths
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Several parents who lost a child due to traffic violence testified during a New York City Council hearing on street safety Tuesday. Priscilla Afokoba spoke about her 10-year-old daughter Davina. Davina was struck and killed last February by an out-of-control driver who was behind the wheel with just a learner’s permit. […] → Read More
George Santos under investigation by House Ethics Committee, McCarthy says
WASHINGTON (PIX11) — U.S. Rep. George Santos is facing a House Ethics Committee investigation, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy confirmed. “Ethics is moving through and if Ethics finds something, we’ll take action,” McCarthy told reporters in Washington Tuesday. On Tuesday, dozens of voters from Santos’ Queens and Long Island congressional district rode a bus to Washington […] → Read More
Bronx tenants suing landlord for apartment repairs after fire
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — A dozen residents of a Bronx building filed a lawsuit against their landlord hoping the legal action will lead to repairs. In September of 2022, several apartments at 2490 Davidson Avenue were destroyed in a fire. Four months later, several tenants are still waiting to go home. Any Hernandez left her […] → Read More
Petition demanding George Santos resign receives 100,000 signatures
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A petition with 100,000 signatures was delivered to the Queens district office of U.S. Rep. George Santos after a rally and protest Wednesday. The petition — organized by MoveOn.org — is demanding Santos resign or be expelled from Congress. Many of the people who attended the rally live in Santos’ district. […] → Read More
Rep. George Santos hearing more calls to resign
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Reporters Jeff Coltin from City and State and Jamie Deline from NEWS10 ABC discuss a new poll showing a majority of voters want Rep. George Santos to resign. Watch the full panel discussion on PIX on Politics Sunday morning in the video player. → Read More
East Harlem residents want Thomas Jefferson’s name removed from local sites
EAST HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) — Assemblymember Eddie Gibbs believes it’s time to remove Thomas Jefferson’s name from a popular park, recreational center and NYCHA development in East Harlem. “Should our kids wake up every day and see Thomas Jefferson’s name?” Gibbs asked during an interview with PIX11 News. A founding father and author of the […] → Read More