NEW YORK (PIX11) -- StreetEasy and Zillow are joining the fight to reform the broker fee in New York City. The cause is gaining traction among New Yorkers on Reddit, and they're also asking renters to join the fight. What StreetEasy and Zillow are supporting: A bill championed by State Assemblymember Chantel Jackson could revolutionize [...]
Editor's note: The video above originally aired on May 13. NEW YORK (PIX11) -- The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced the end of an era on Thursday, revealing they would only create two more "collectible MetroCards." The MTA is allowing advertisers a chance to create one of the final two cards. The design "must be part [...]
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- Looking to get into the Met for free? The Museum Mile Festival is offering New Yorkers and visitors free entry to eight museums from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 18. Crowned as an "artsy block party," visitors can walk along Fifth Avenue and visit the city's best cultural institutions. [...]
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) --- A man was hit and killed by a private garbage truck backing up on a Greenwich Village street early Thursday, according to police. The victim, 35, was standing in the middle of the street when he was struck near West 4th and Cornelia streets in Greenwich Village at around 5:20 a.m., [...]
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- Calling all music enthusiasts! This summer marks the return of free concerts across New York City. City parks and other cultural institutions are offering New Yorkers the chance to see their favorite artists in the great outdoors. Many of these concert series stand as longtime summer traditions and attractions. From [...]
QUEENS VILLAGE, N.Y. (PIX11) --- A masked man pointed a gun at a worker's head before robbing a Queens deli Thursday morning, according to the NYPD. The gunman went into the Quick Stop Deli & Grocery at 223-24 Union Turnpike in Queens Village at around 9:45 a.m. and threatened the worker after demanding money, police [...]
NEW YORK (PIX11) - The leading cause of deadly fires in New York this year is lithium-ion batteries, which have caused over 100 injuries and 18 deaths, FDNY officials say. Now, the FDNY is pushing for new federal safety standards. FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh joins PIX11 to discuss how the regulations would help New Yorkers. [...]
NEW YORK (PIX11) - As early as this fall, the Department of Education plans to implement a new curriculum focused on antisemitism. New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks joins PIX11 to discuss this new curriculum and safety in schools in the aftermath of recent violence. Watch the video player for the full interview.
GOVERNORS ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) – Five sheep have traveled from upstate to save Governors Island – from invasive plant species. The sheep, named Chad, Evening, Philip Aries, Bowie and Jupiter, have cleared out over 14 acres of invasive plants in four years, according to the Trust for Governors Island. They returned this week to munch [...]
HAZLET TOWNSHIP, N.J. (PIX11) – Someone in New Jersey is now $1 million richer, according to lottery officials. The lucky ticket was sold at Laurel Market, located at 257 Laurel Ave., Hazlet Township in Monmouth County. The winning numbers were 08, 14, 16, 22 and 25 and the XTRA number was 03.
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Visa has announced major changes that will impact both debit and credit cards. Users will be able to have just one card that connects to multiple bank accounts, meaning if you have a credit and debit card from the same bank, you will no longer need two different cards. It will [...]
BUSHWICK, Brooklyn (PIX11) – Police officers were trying to conduct a traffic stop when a man sped through an intersection and hit two women in Bushwick on May 9, according to the NYPD. One of the women, 71-year-old Juanita Vidal, was killed in the hit-and-run. Her 44-year-old daughter was critically injured, according to authorities. The [...]
NEW YORK (PIX11) – The House has passed legislation to create consumer safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. The bill, introduced by Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.), will now head to the Senate. PIX11's Justin Finch has more. Watch the video player for more on this story.
JAMAICA, Queens (PIX11) – A large brawl broke out before a 12-year-old girl was shot in Queens on Wednesday, according to the NYPD. The shooting happened in front of 160-22 160th St. just before 8 p.m. At least six to 10 people were involved in the fight, which led to numerous shots being fired and [...]
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) -- A New York City assistant principal was arrested at a school in Queens on Wednesday after allegedly making sexual advances toward a student, according to police and sources. Police identified the Department of Education employee as 52-year-old Michael Budhu. Budhu allegedly made two sexual advances towards a 15-year-old female student on [...]
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Few have earned the distinction of being a timeless icon like Marilyn Monroe. People are still fascinated with the actress, whose story resonates even 62 years after her death. Photographers have said she had a love affair with the camera. No one knows that better than PIX11’s Marvin Scott, who as [...]
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) – A 12-year-old girl was shot during a brawl in Queens Wednesday night, police said. Around 10 kids were involved in a brawl on a sidewalk outside the South Jamaica Houses at 106-22 160th St. around 7:50 p.m., according to the NYPD. During the brawl, two people approached the group and at [...]
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Finding a new job can be challenging. But one formerly homeless Bronx woman is getting help from the nonprofit Bottomless Closet. The perfect outfit for a job interview to make that first impression can be tough and expensive. Bottomless Closet is a place that’s helped about 50,000 New York City women [...]
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- All 32 NFL clubs released their 2024-25 season schedules on Wednesday, answering the who, when and where for Jets and Giants fans. Here are both teams full schedules: New York Jets Week 1: Monday, Sept. 9 at San Francisco 49ers (8:15 p.m./ESPN/ABC) Week 2: Sunday, Sept. 15 at Tennessee Titans (1 p.m./CBS) [...]
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- EBT cardholders will not be able to access benefits this upcoming Sunday. New York's Electronic Benefits Transfer system will go offline from 12:01 a.m. until 11 a.m. The pause is to upgrade the system and transfer to a new contractor. State officials are advising people to plan ahead because the cards [...]
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday brushed off criticism he’s faced after he suggested migrants could make good lifeguards because they are "excellent swimmers." Adams made the controversial comment during a news conference Tuesday while answering a question about New York City’s lifeguard shortage. The mayor was advocating for migrants to be [...]
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- The tone of the train shifts when there’s a song on the subway. The MTA Arts & Design office held auditions for "Music Under New York" on Wednesday at Grand Central Madison. Janae Catt uses her voice to give the ride some rhythm. "It's easy to get frustrated when you're traveling. You never [...]
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- It was a special moment for 95-year-old Maria Pulsone as a 51-inch sculpture of her likeness was unveiled at the Italian American Museum on the Lower East Side. When Maria was much younger working as a seamstress in the garment center she was honored by her boss who commissioned the plaster [...]
NEW YORK (PIX11)-- Four baby Peregrine Falcons hatched atop the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge in mid-April; now, the New York State Thruway Authority wants your help naming New York's newest residents. Dozens of third to sixth grades in Westchester and Rockland County submitted more than 100 names as part of a falcon naming contest. [...]
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- A day after police responded to three school slashings inside New York City public schools, parents and students re-engaged in a passionate debate over whether metal detectors should be installed inside schools, citywide. Police responded to two teenage boys who stabbed each other Tuesday afternoon during a fight inside the High [...]