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Off-duty New York City school safety agent arrested in Manhattan: NYPD
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A school safety agent was arrested in Manhattan on Friday morning, according to police. Sylvia Brown, 54, was taken into custody just before 12 p.m. The off-duty New York City employee was charged with petit larceny and criminal possession of stolen property, authorities report. The details on what led to Brown’s […]
SHEEN THE MUSICAL Prepares For Residency at HB Studio
SEGREGATION BANNED AT RYDELL! American teens, Dorothy and Lenny navigate friendship, romance, and the shift from crinolines to pencil skirts in the wake of Brown v. Board of Education and the integration of Rydell High. Sheen the Musical brings all new music and a new luster to a classic tale of teen turmoil at the dawn of the 1960's. Sheen is the answer to Grease you never knew you needed, but are damn sure glad you have!
Most Asylum Seekers in NYC Are in Hotel Rooms, Report Says
A new report from New York City Comptroller Brad Lander found that approximately 77% of asylum seekers are living in hotel rooms, which will cost the city more than $980 million between September 2022 through August 2024. The report analyzes the the cost of approximately 9,500 rooms — nearly half...
City Doesn't Have Enough Medical Examiners, Union Says
New York City doesn't have enough medical examiners and the union that represents the physicians that work for the city asked the mayor for more funding to hire additional examiners to prevent the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) from collapsing. The physicians from the OCME, represented by Doctors...
City Attempts to Prevent Deadly Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched the New York City Safe Charging Accelerator program to ensure safe e-bike usage and charging, and to prevent deadly lithium-ion battery fires in New York City. As a part of this accelerator, the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) will propose a...
New York City turns to AI-powered scanners in push to keep guns out of the subway system
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City is turning to AI-powered scanners in a new bid to keep guns out of its subway system, but the pilot program launched Friday is already being met with skepticism from riders and the threat of a lawsuit from civil liberties advocates who say the searches are unconstitutional. The Evolv scanner […]
Guns N’ Roses Frontman Axl Rose Makes Unlikely Guest Appearance
Billy Joel performed his 150th show at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Thursday. Joel previously said of his record-breaking residency: “When this franchise run at Madison Square Garden began in January 2014, I said I’d play one show a month ‘as long as the demand continues.’ I never imagined I’d still be playing one show a month 10 years later. It’s a testament to my amazing fans, and the 1.6 million people from around the world who have already been part of this historic residency. Now, after ten incredible years, it feels right to conclude this journey with my 150th lifetime show at the Garden.” On Thursday night, Joel was joined by a special guest in Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose, who performed three songs with Joel including the Wings’ hit “Live And Let Die,” AC/DC’s “Highway To Hell,” and Joel’s “You May Be Right.” Fan-filmed footage of Axl with Joel can be seen below. Joel has a history of asking guest stars from the world of rock to join him including AC/DC’s Brian Johnson, Bruce Springsteen and ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, among others.
NYC subway rider punched in face by woman yelling anti-Asian slurs on Q train
NEW YORK - A subway straphanger was punched in the face by another woman yelling anti-Asian slurs on board a Q train. Police say the 28-year-old victim was on the train at the West 57th and 7th Avenue subway station in Manhattan when an unknown woman started yelling at her on July 17.
These are the 59 stores that Rite Aid is closing in New York
Rite Aid has been closing hundreds of stores since it filed for bankruptcy in October. Of the 699 stores that the company has announced in bankruptcy filings that it is closing, 80 are in Rite Aid’s home state of Pennsylvania. The pharmaceutical company was based in East Pennsboro Township for decades and now calls Philadelphia home.
Addressing The New York Knicks’ Backup Center Problem
The New York Knicks have a significant gap at the backup center position. Jericho Sims, who has been the team’s third-string center for a few years, deserves a chance to fill this role. Sims has shown potential and growth during his time with the team. His familiarity with the system and teammates is an advantage. Giving Sims a more significant role could provide stability and continuity to the Knicks’ rotation.
R.Evolución Latina's 17th Annual D2GB Performing Arts Camp Returns July 22nd – 26th, 2024!
Broadway and NYC’s vibrant performing arts community are once again joining forces to bring the magic of theatre to life at the 17th Annual Dare to Go Beyond (D2GB) Performing Arts Camp, hosted by R.Evolución Latina (RL). Since its inception, R.Evolución Latina has been dedicated to empowering children...
‘Disappointed’: Beth Israel’s closure conditionally approved by NY State
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11)—The New York State Department of Health has given Mount Sinai Beth Israel conditional approval to close its doors on the Lower East Side, a spokesperson for the hospital announced Thursday. The plan to close one of the only hospitals on the Lower East Side has been met with backlash from residents who […]
Psych-pop trio Psychic Lines toy with fantasy and reality with dreamy California-inspired track + video "LA in My Mind" out now
Today, Brooklyn-based psych-pop trio Psychic Lines toy with fantasy and reality as they bring Los Angeles to NYC with track and video "LA in My Mind" out everywhere now. The band's lush, expansive fifth studio album SUNSET ON SUNSET is due out August 23 and available for pre-order now. Led...
Highlighting black and brown artists at Bed Stuy STooPs Block Party
BEDFORD STUYVESANT, Brooklyn (PIX11) – Over the last decade and a half, the racial makeup of the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bed Stuy has changed dramatically because of gentrification. Tens of thousands of black residents have left, and thousands of white residents arrived. For the 11th year, a block party was held to bring new and […]
Volunteers come together to clean up local green space, call on NYC officials for more cleaning efforts
Organizers using this event to call for the City Council to dedicate 1% of the city budget to NYC Parks and Recreation in hopes that would help maintain green spaces like this.
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