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Girl, 1, and mother, 16, go missing in the Bronx: NYPD
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – A 1-year-old girl and her 16-year-old mother went missing in the Bronx back on June 25, according to the NYPD. Reishel Zambrano Chavez and her daughter, Zoe Esabella Zambrano Chavez, were last seen leaving their home on Bronx Boulevard around 7:30 p.m. They were reported missing to authorities on June […]
Shark sightings prompt temporary closure of Rockaway Beach
ROCKAWAY BEACH, Queens (PIX11) – Shark Week may be on TV, but it appears also to be happening in New York City after two sightings shut down Rockaway Beach on Thursday. The two shark sightings were confirmed by NYPD drones patrolling the waters. Lifeguards put up red flags after the sighting, banning swimming for the […]
Girl, 3, struck and killed by car in Harlem; 2-year-old also injured: NYPD
Editor’s note: Police initially misidentified the ages and genders of the victims. The story has been updated. HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) – A 3-year-old girl was struck and killed by a car in Harlem on Thursday, according to the NYPD. A 2-year-old boy and a woman were also injured in the crash, per police. The two […]
Biden says he’s going to ‘complete the job’ despite calls to bow out
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden used his closely watched news conference Thursday to deliver a forceful defense of his foreign and domestic policies and batted away questions about his ability to serve another four years, declaring: “I’m not in this for my legacy. I’m in this to complete the job.” Early on, he made one notable […]
3-year-old girl fatally struck by vehicle while crossing street in Harlem: NYPD
Editor’s note: Police initially misidentified the age and gender of the victim . The story has been updated. HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) — A vehicle fatally struck a 3-year-old girl as she was crossing the street in Harlem Thursday evening, police said. The girl was hit at West 135th Street and Lenox Avenue around 7:40 p.m., […]
NY proposal would allow licensed weed shops to offer discounts
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Licensed weed shops in New York could soon offer discounts. State cannabis regulators want to get rid of several rules so that dispensaries have a competitive edge over illegal sellers. Legal shops would be able to offer discounts on gummies, oils and other items to seniors, students and military veterans. Customers […]
Person stabbed to death in Manhattan: police
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – A person was stabbed to death in Manhattan Thursday evening, police said. The stabbing happened around 5:45 p.m. at 159-38 Harlem River Dr., located near the Polo Grounds Towers, according to the NYPD. A person was fatally stabbed in the torso, police said. Another person was slashed and injured in the […]
Artists transform empty storefronts in Brooklyn
NEW YORK (PIX11) — For-rent signs and empty storefronts can bring down a block. Some neighbors and artists are adding some life back to their streets. Art on the Avenue NYC is a non-profit founded in 2020 to address retail vacancies. This is the first expansion outside Manhattan. Alethea Sapp-Jimenez is an artist who sees inspiration around […]
Surveillance video shows rescue of abandoned baby in Manhattan
CHELSEA, Manhattan (PIX11) — He had apparently only been alive a few minutes when he was found by some good Samaritans and helped by some EMTs, and now a newborn baby is doing okay at the hospital, while his mother is under arrest. The situation in which the infant was found was captured on surveillance […]
Long Island man sentenced 25 years to life for shooting Suffolk County cop
SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. (PIX11) — With his wife at his side, Suffolk County Police Officer Michael La Fauci walked haltingly into Suffolk County Court in Riverhead a little more than a year after being shot while pursuing a robbery suspect. He came face to face with the man who almost killed him. Janell Funderburke who […]
New York Democrats split on whether Biden should continue as nominee
NEW YORK (PIX11) — New York’s top Democratic leaders are split on whether or not President Biden should continue to be the party’s nominee in November. “I will just tell you what I saw myself, nothing to be concerned about to make sure we are victorious against Donald Trump in November,” said Governor Kathy Hochul […]
Fourth person dies following fatal July 4th crash: NYPD
LOWER EAST SIDE, Manhattan (PIX11) — A fourth person has passed away following the fatal pedestrian crash on July 4 in the Lower East Side. Emily Ruiz, 30, passed away from her injuries on Tuesday, the NYPD announced Thursday. The crash happened around 8:45 p.m. at a park near Water and Jackson streets, where at […]
Union Square Night Market debuts in NYC
UNION SQUARE, Manhattan (PIX11) – The Union Square Night Market, which features an array of local food vendors, is taking place for the first time in New York City on Thursday. The Union Square Night Market runs from noon to 9 p.m. at the south plaza of Union Square Park in Manhattan. The market features […]
Hundreds of Union City residents evacuated after gas leak
UNION CITY, N.J. (PIX11) — Roughly 700 people were evacuated in Union City Thursday morning, following a gas leak at the intersection of Summit Avenue and 26 Street. Fire officials said a crew from Veolia was working on a water main when they hit a 20-inch gas main, spewing a mixture of gas and water […]
Ban on New York City hotels providing tiny shampoo bottles
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Those mini shampoo, conditioner, and lotion bottles will soon disappear from large hotels across New York City. The change comes because of a new ban on single-use plastics set to go into effect on January 1, 2025. The ban applies to hotels with 50 or more rooms. Meanwhile, smaller accommodations will […]
See it: Shark spotted in water at Rockaway Beach in Queens
ROCKAWAY BEACH, Queens (PIX11) – A shark was captured on video at Rockaway Beach in Queens Thursday afternoon, authorities said. The shark was seen in the water at Beach 86th Street at 1:20 p.m., according to the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. The beach was temporarily closed to swimmers for a mile […]
Yelp reveals top spots to get pizza in New York City
NEW YORK (PIX11) — For many tourists, iconic attractions like the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty are must-see stops, but no visit to the Big Apple would be complete without enjoying a slice of pizza. Whether you are in the mood for New York-style pizza, known for its hand-tossed thin crust and […]
Queens to undergo pesticide spraying for mosquito control
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — In an effort to reduce mosquito activity and risk of West Nile virus, the New York City Department of Health will be spraying pesticides across parts of Queens. The adulticide treatment is scheduled for Monday, July 15, and Wednesday, July 17, between 8:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. The […]
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