Tamsen Fadal
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‘Camelot’ musical reimagined at Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The musical “Camelot” is being reimagined at Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater — a place where a legacy of revivals has come before it, including “The King and I, “South Pacific and “My Fair Lady.” The new undertaking is the result of a collaboration by Oscar winner Aaron Sorkin and Lincoln […] → Read More
School bus driver stops student from an oncoming car in Ohio
OHIO (PIX11) — An alert school bus driver in Ohio is being called a hero. With virtually no time to act, she made a quick move, preventing a possible tragedy. The driver, April Wise, opened the door to let a student out. As he walked down the stairs to exit the bus, Wise noticed an […] → Read More
Fisher-Price releases ‘Seinfeld’ toy
NEW YORK (PIX11) — “Seinfeld” fans rejoice! The gang is back together again, but this time in the form of “Little People,” the Fisher-Price toy. The new collector’s edition of figures features Jerry Seinfeld, Cosmo Kramer, George Costanza, and Elaine Benes. The set comes with Seinfeld’s apartment backdrop. It costs $24.99 and is already available […] → Read More
IKEA bedroom set competition for couples has $1,000 prize
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Once you find love, will your relationship be strong enough to survive one of the biggest tests? We’re talking about assembling IKEA furniture. The website Finance Buzz is looking for couples to assemble an IKEA bedroom set and document their experience. The couple will receive $1,000 in IKEA store credit to […] → Read More
Gov. Hochul has less than a week to sign the Grieving Families Act
NEW YORK (PIX11) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has until Monday to sign the Grieving Families Act that passed the state Assembly and Senate. The measure would expand the definition of family under the law to allow more people to file wrongful death claims. It would also allow people to seek damages for pain […] → Read More
Sky-high skating rink opening at Edge in Hudson Yards
HUDSON YARDS, Manhattan (PIX11) – A new skating rink is opening in New York City, and it features an amazing view. Sky Skate will open on Jan. 10 in the indoor portion of the skydeck at Edge at 30 Hudson Yards. Edge is the highest outdoor skydeck in the Western Hemisphere. The 1,024-square-foot rink is made of a synthetic material instead of ice. Tickets are on sale at the Edge website. → Read More
Man arrested in attempted subway rape: NYPD
UPPER WEST SIDE, Manhattan (PIX11) — A man has been arrested after he allegedly tried to rape an 18-year-old woman aboard a Manhattan subway train before a good Samaritan helped her escape the attack on New Year’s Day, according to police. Isaiah Benjamin, 23, was arrested on charges of attempted rape, sex abuse, forcible touching and public lewdness, police said. → Read More
Tennessee family reunited with dog found in New Jersey after several years
JACKSON, N.J. (PIX11) — The Price family in Tennessee had an eventful New Year’s Eve with an 11-hour drive to New Jersey, where their family dog, Daisy, was found. Daisy, who’d been separated from her family, was ecstatic to see them for the first time in two years, according to the Ocean County Health Department. […] → Read More
Why it will be harder to grab McDonald’s if you’re driving through NY
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Hungry travelers in New York may have to look elsewhere if they’re hoping for a Big Mac. Effective Jan. 1, the McDonald’s locations still located at New York Thruway service areas were shut down, according to the Thruway Authority. The McDonald’s operating agreement expired on New Year’s Eve. Drivers used to […] → Read More
Man arrested for attacking 12-year-old boy with crutch: NYPD
BROOKLYN (PIX11) — A man has been arrested for allegedly attacking a 12-year-old boy with a crutch while he headed to school last week in Brooklyn, police confirmed Wednesday. Jamal McIlwain, 28, of Brooklyn, has been arrested and charged with two counts of assault, acting in a manner injurious to a child less than 17 and menacing, […] → Read More
‘Almost Famous’ opens on Broadway
MANHATTAN (PIX11) — Award-winning writer and director Cameron Crowe knew “Almost Famous” was the most personal thing he had written. The beloved movie and now musical is based on Crowe’s life and is a poignant coming-of-age film set in 1973. “Weirdly, after making movies with Tom Cruise and Matt Damon, people always wanted to talk about the little film about love, music and […] → Read More
Acting workshop caters to kids and young adults in the foster care system
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Naked Angels, a famous Theater Company, has an acting workshop that caters to kids in the foster care system. The 3T acting workshop is the brainchild of Jean Marie McKee, the artistic director at Naked Angels. “We do theater games, writing exercises,” McKee said. “Actors, usually right on the spot… read […] → Read More
Toys ‘R’ Us to open at Macy’s Herald Square in Manhattan
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – Toys “R” Us is making a comeback just in time for holiday shopping. Toys “R” Us is opening on the seventh floor of Macy’s Herald Square in Midtown Manhattan. Throughout the month, Toys “R” Us will host a series of events, including Barbie Day, Pokémon Day and a brunch to celebrate […] → Read More
Photos: Queen Elizabeth through the decades
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth marked 70 years on the throne in February 2022. → Read More
FDNY rescues dog stranded on upper window ledge in Manhattan
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – FDNY firefighters came to the rescue of a dog stranded on a ledge on the upper floor of an apartment building in Manhattan Thursday. Ladder 45 firefighters can be seen on video ascending toward the ledge in a ladder truck. To the relief of a crowd of onlookers gathered below, a […] → Read More
Independent journalist documents Ukraine mass exodus
Independent journalist Oliya Scootercaster is on the ground in Ukraine’s capital, documenting the panic as citizens there attempt to flee. She called PIX11 News Thursday from her car; Scootercaster, like many others, was making her way toward Poland. An estimated 100,000 people were trying to escape Ukraine on Thursday after Russia began its invasion. “I’m […] → Read More
An Asteroid will pass close to Earth: Here’s what you need to know
NEW YORK (PIX11) — An asteroid estimated to be more than 3,400 feet wide will fly by Earth Tuesday night at about 48,000 mph. It’s expected to pass within 1.2 million miles of our planet. That’s the closest an asteroid has been to Earth since 1933. Dr. Denton Ebel, the curator of Earth and planetary […] → Read More
Bronx rapper Fat Joe discusses $1M raised for fire victims: ‘We’re just trying to help’
NEW YORK — When tragedy struck in the Bronx, it didn’t take long for Bronx-born rapper Fat Joe to hop on social media and ask for donations. “No matter where I go in the world or what I achieve, I could never forget my community,” he said. “I had to react, but I couldn’t do […] → Read More
New year, your money: When a paycheck isn’t worth it
The pandemic gave families a lot to think about when it came to earnings, saving and investing. Every year, new trends can shape the way people organize their financial lives. This year was no different. Farnoosh Torabi, editor at large of CNet Money, shared the financial lessons Americans learned in 2021. → Read More
Unvaccinated family members ‘banned’ from holiday gatherings, survey shows
Families are set to gather during the holiday season, but not everyone’s invited. One recent survey showed 63% of people banned unvaccinated family members from holiday events. Another 56% said they expect vaccine discourse to stir up arguments during the holidays. Clinical psychologist Dr. Jeff Gardere told the PIX11 News at 4 that hosts should […] → Read More