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Queens family held hostage by armed thieves in home invasion: NYPD
QUEENS (PIX11) — Investigators gathered evidence all day Saturday in the tranquil neighborhood of Douglaston in Queens after a family was woken up and attacked by three men who broke in through a window, police said. Officers told PIX11 News a 911 call for help came in from a location in Queens, but it appeared […]
Person fatally struck by subway train in Queens: NYPD
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A man was fatally struck by a subway train in Queens Saturday evening, according to the NYPD. Police say they responded to a 911 call at the Mets-Willets Point station at around 6:01 p.m. A man was found lying on the tracks, police said. He was pronounced dead. Video from Citizen […]
Staten Island weed shops: What’s coming? What’s here? What’s next?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Mary Jane is steadily moving to Staten Island, whether residents indulge in it or not. The budding weed culture on the Island will rejoice in the knowledge that more weed shops are planning to open within the next few months. While the battle against illegal shops rolls on, the legal dispensaries are looking to make an impact.
Staten Island Home of the Week: Resort-style backyard, 50 windows, Lighthouse Hill, $1.8M
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A single-family detached home at 437 Lighthouse Avenue on Lighthouse Hill is on the market for $1,799,800, according to Staten Island Multiple Listing Services, MLSSINY.com. The 5,200-square-foot property includes an additional 1,600-square-foot basement. It features five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a custom kitchen with high-end appliances,...
More than 1,000 turn out for FDNY block party on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A crew of firefighters from Engine 157/Ladder 80 in Port Richmond climbed aboard the huge, red vehicle and rolled out as they do each and every day, serving the community. Immediately, firefighters got to work, deploying the ladder to gain access to a rooftop. The men scrambled up the incline, turned around — then smiled and waved.
Off-duty FDNY Chief pulls man out of burning car on Belt Parkway while on the way to vacation
A near-fatal crash on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn is what off-duty FDNY Deputy Fire Chief George Healy encountered early Monday morning."I stopped the car and kind of looked up and could tell that there was something significant had happened in front of us," Healy said.The Malverne, Long Island husband and father of four was traveling with his family at the beginning of their annual 18-hour drive to Disney World when he witnessed the aftermath of a two-vehicle crash."I could already see the smoke," Healy said.A two-door coupe caught fire. Driving with his shoes off, Healy says he ran up...
Metro Steel Orchestra helps Flatbush youth stay off the streets
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11)—The Metro Steel Orchestra in Flatbush is getting ready to participate in the West Indian American Day Parade. The band is mostly made up of kids and teenagers, who, aside from learning to play the steelpan, get support and mentorship. Anthony “Big Tony” Joseph, the band’s CEO, says that when he joined the […]
Brooklyn Guard Ben Simmons Set to Out-Earn 9 NBA All-Stars Next Season
Despite the ups and downs in his career, Ben Simmons is ready to out-earn some of the NBA’s brightest stars in the upcoming season. The Brooklyn Nets guard forward is set to make more money next season than nine current NBA All-Stars, highlighting the sometimes surprising nature of NBA contracts.
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul face off at Fanatics Fest for the first time since match was postponed
Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. Jake Paul trash-talked New York City during Fanatics Fest on Sunday as he faced off with boxing legend Mike Tyson for the first time since their match was rescheduled. Thousands packed...
Transportation Briefs: $3 Added to Your Electric Bill, More Flights fromTweed Airport, Gaps in Highway Lighting
It may be the dog days of summer, but there’s still news on the transportation front …. WHO WANTS AN EV? According to a recent AAA New England survey more than half of respondents said they would never buy an electric vehicle. SO WHY ANOTHER ELECTRIC RATE INCREASE? Yes,...
MTA keeping pressure on toll evaders and ghost plate vehicles at New York’s bridges and crossings
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has made a concerted effort to target toll evaders and ghost plates, and that trend has continued through August. Across three different enforcement operations this month, the MTA and other law enforcement stopped drivers who collectively owed over $1.3 million in unpaid...
New York Lottery second-prize-winning ticket sold in Albany
The New York Lottery announced Sunday morning that a second-prize-winning ticket for the August 17 NY Lotto drawing was sold in Albany. They say the winning ticket worth $127,409 was sold at a Stewart’s Shop on Northern Boulevard in Albany. The winning numbers for the drawing are 11, 20,...
NYPD: NYC burglary spree ends with 6 men arrested; 40 shops across city targeted
NEW YORK, N.Y. — A burglary crew wanted for 40 thefts in Brooklyn, Queens and The Bronx, have been apprehended by police, the NYPD announced Saturday in a press release. The arrests began on June 3, with the capture of Alexandar Medine, 52, and Steven Perez, 35, for burglary and possession of burglar’s tools.
Up Close 8/18/24: NYC Mayor Adams talks DNC; FDNY Commissioner Tucker dives into new role
On the heels of the Democratic National Convention, Mayor Eric Adams joins Up Close with more on the message from Democrats and whether or not they can win pivotal swing states in the presidential election.Four weeks ago, most Americans - regardless of politics - were wondering how the mess of the Democratic party could quickly rebound from the withdrawal of President Joe Biden from the race for the White House.But the race has quickly evolved, as Vice President Kamala Harris rises in the polls against Donald Trump after replacing Biden on the party's ticket, along with her running mate Tim...
Life Is a Carnival: Last Waltz Tour ‘24 To Stop in New York Five Times this Fall
Continuing the tradition of capturing the excitement of The Band’s historic 1976 Thanksgiving concert at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, Blackbird Presents has announced Life is a Carnival: Last Waltz Tour ‘24. A celebration of what many have hailed as the greatest live concert event of all time, this year’s tour will also celebrate the legacy of The Band’s co-founder, Robbie Robertson.
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