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Extreme heat causes train service delays for NYC subways, NJ Transit
NEW YORK (PIX11) – If your morning commute includes riding the rails, you may want to consider a Plan B. The A, E, F and J subway lines were running with delays in both directions Wednesday due to a loss of power at the Delancy Street-Essex Street train station, according to the MTA. Normal service […]
Moose on the Loose: Dynamic reunion
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Tim Boyle, Allen Lazard, Billy Turner and who could forget Randall Cobb? Those are just a few of the former Green Bay Packers who joined the New York Jets a year ago at quarterback Aaron Rodgers’s behest. Rodgers wanted to be comfortable, and I get it. With the latest rumblings that […]
Sleeping passenger robbed on No. 7 train in Queens: NYPD
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A passenger riding a northbound 7 train was robbed on Sunday morning in Queens, according to the NYPD. The victim had fallen asleep and was unaware of the robbery, police said. As the subway arrived at the 61st Street and Roosevelt Avenue station, the victim woke up and noticed both of […]
Nonprofit helps fight for affordable housing during New York City’s housing crisis
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The rent in New York City is too high. One nonprofit is helping fight for more affordable housing to be created during this housing crisis. Jorge Romero, 38, volunteers for a nonprofit called Open New York. This grassroots organization is made up of everyday New Yorkers like Romero, who volunteer to […]
Annual Kool Kids Foundation golf outing raises funds for education
LIVINGSTON, N.J. (PIX11) — Athletes and stars partook in the annual Kool Kids Foundation golf outing to raise money to support education and schools and for children who cannot afford their own instruments. The Kool Kids Foundation is currently headed by Robert “Kool” Bell, co-founder and leader of Grammy legends Kool & the Gang. Among those in […]
Remembering the day Americans blasted off to the moon
NEW YORK (PIX11) — It was 55 years ago when the world held it’s breath as three men sat atop a massive rocket to embark on a mission to achieve one of the greatest milestones in human history: landing on the moon. I was at the Kennedy Space Center when Apollo 11 began its remarkable […]
Island Harvest Food Bank helps feed food-insecure children this summer
LONG ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) — For 45,000 food insecure children on Long Island who rely on school meals, summer time can be a challenge. Organizations like Island Harvest Food Bank and its summer food service program provides healthy meals to kids 18 and under. The program is run in 26 locations to ensure kids across […]
New York Community Trust distributes $200M in grants
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Tight budgets and increasing costs have squeezed many groups, activities and organizations. A unique and special charity has been helping nonprofits in the region for 100 years. New York Community Trust serves the five boroughs, Westchester County and Long Island. In the last century, it distributed $5.7 billion. Amy Freitag, the trust’s president, said […]
Tips for keeping senior citizens safe in the heat
NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) — The current heat wave can be dangerous for anybody, but senior citizens are particularly vulnerable. Older individuals are more likely to suffer from dehydration and other heat-related illnesses. Professional caregivers stress the importance of physically checking in on elderly loved ones and neighbors. “Just ring the doorbell – check on them,” […]
Officials break ground for affordable housing units in the Bronx
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — There are currently 280 affordable housing units available in the Bronx through NYC Housing Connect, but officials already have plans to provide more options in the near future. On Tuesday, officials celebrated the groundbreaking of Starhill Phase II, which will complete the Starhill campus located at 1600 Grand Avenue. The […]
Panda-monium takes over Dragon Fest in NYC for Panda Day
MIDTOWN, Manhattan (PIX11) — What’s black and white with food all over? Panda Day at this year’s Dragon Fest in New York City. The “panda-monium” kicks off at 10 a.m. on Sunday and will span Seventh Avenue from 56th to 57th streets in Manhattan. It’s all part of the largest celebration of Chinese culture known […]
How to pay for your E-ZPass with cash: ‘Enjoy the time and money savings’
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Tri-state area drivers can now sigh with relief as they can start paying their tolls with cash. The E-ZPass On-the-Go system offers faster and more convenient toll payment options, according to the New York State Thruway Authority, “E-ZPass On-the-Go allows busy travelers to open an E-ZPass account without filling out an […]
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