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Gay teacher's lawsuit against Catholic Dioceses moves forward in Seaford
A judge has ruled a man's civil lawsuit alleging he was fired from his job on Long Island for being gay can now move forward.Michael Califano worked as a third-grade teacher at Maria Regina School in Seaford. He was finally hired in a full-time role after working as a substitute for years.He says he was let go last year after photos were seen on social media of him kissing his longtime boyfriend.Califano said he graduated from that same school in 2011. He's also the son of Nassau County Police Officer Michael J. Califano, who was killed in a fatal car...
Sixth Senior Member Of NYC Mayor’s Administration To Resign
First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, who had her home raided by federal investigators in September, is expected to resign this month. As the investigation into New York City Mayor Eric Adams continues towards an inevitable resolution, a sixth member of his administration is expected to resign. First Deputy Mayor Sheena...
PD: New York Man Takes “Stolen” Car On 3-Hour “Test Drive” To Hudson Valley
A New York City man gave a bizarre excuse as to why he was found driving a reported stolen car in the Hudson Valley. The New Rochelle Police Department confirmed a car stolen from the state of Pennsylvania was found in the Lower Hudson Valley. Stolen Car From Pennsylvania Found...
Neir’s Tavern in Queens celebrates 195 years, overcoming challenges and thriving
QUEENS (PIX11) – An iconic Queens establishment, Neir’s Tavern, marked a significant milestone this Saturday as it celebrated 195 years of serving the Woodhaven community. The historic pub has overcome numerous challenges to reach this impressive anniversary, demonstrating remarkable resilience and community spirit. Joan Decamp, a loyal patron of Neir’s Tavern for decades, expressed her […]
Family of bystander shot by NYPD in subway dispute plans to sue city for $80M
The family of a bystander shot in the head by NYPD officers during a confrontation with a knife-wielding fare beater at a Brooklyn subway station has taken the first step in filing an $80 million lawsuit against the city, officials said Saturday. The notice of claim, filed Thursday, accuses officers involved in the Sept. 15 shooting of exhibiting “carelessness and reckless” disregard for the ...
Wanted Alabama Fugitive Found and Arrested in Westchester County
Today is the first day of October but the New Rochelle Police Department put a prominent stamp on the end of the month of September. That metaphorical stamp came with the recent discovery and arrest of a wanted fugitive from the state of Alabama. Fugitive Apprehension Details. The incident in...
THRIVE East End Recovery Center opens on Elton Street in Riverhead
Family and Children’s Association, a human services agency based in Garden City, last week opened its THRIVE East End Recovery Center in Riverhead. County Executive Ed Romaine, Assembly Member Jodi Giglio, Riverhead Town Board members Bob Kern and Denise Merrifield and Riverhead Town Clerk James Wooten were on hand for the ribbon-cutting of the new center located at 680 Elton Street, joining FCA management, THRIVE staff and volunteers, clients, families and friends.
Brooklyn bank robbery suspect busted after Chinese food breakfast is homeless ex-con: NYPD
An accused Brooklyn bank robber who was captured holding stolen cash when he stopped for a Chinese food breakfast on the Lower East Side is a 72-year-old homeless ex-con released from prison over the summer, NYPD officials said Saturday. Joseph Jean-Louis, who was let out on parole, faces robbery, grand larceny and menacing charges stemming from the hold-up of a TD Bank in Sunset Park, ...
Brooklyn family gets new kitchen repairs, and check for groceries
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – PIX11’s Monica Morales got a lot done this week for our viewers. PIX11 News fought for a mother and daughter to get repairs, and now a PIX11 viewer is giving them a check for groceries. Lindsay and Roslyn Coker broke our hearts with their daily struggle in Williamsburg last month. Roslyn […]
Inside Sneaker Con’s return in NYC
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – Sneaker Con, a massive convention dedicated to all things sneakers, returned to New York City last month. Maimonides Park in Brooklyn hosted more than 100 vendors, buying and selling timeless classics and the hottest new kicks. Watch the video player for more on this story.
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