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Welch becomes first Senate Democrat to publicly urge Biden to withdraw from race
Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) on Wednesday became the first Senate Democrat to publicly call on President Biden to withdraw from the presidential race. Welch wrote in a Washington Post op-ed that while he has “great respect” for the president, who he calls one of the best of his lifetime, it is time for Biden to step […]
All-new appliances for free? How a new Con Ed program provides them
WAKEFIELD, The Bronx (PIX11) — A new program promising brand-new, super-efficient appliances, lower monthly bills, and a smaller carbon footprint has left some utility customers skeptical. However, the promises are real — and free of charge — as part of a new program Con Edison recently launched to move customers away from natural gas use […]
18-year-old found dead in water in Brooklyn: police
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – An 18-year-old man was found dead in water in Brooklyn Wednesday, police said. The 18-year-old’s body was found in water near Allen Avenue and Garland Court in the Gerritsen Beach neighborhood around 4:50 p.m., according to the NYPD. Authorities sent harbor and aviation units to the scene. The New York City […]
Construction worker dies in Harlem: police
HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) — A construction worker in Harlem was pronounced dead on Wednesday after an accident, according to officials. The 45-year-old man’s leg got caught on a rope that pulled him down to the ground, police sources told PIX11 News. It was not immediately clear where he was on the construction site when the […]
Paterson offers 24/7 assistance to help battle opioid addiction
PATERSON, N.J. (PIX11) — Mayor Andre Sayegh held a press conference announcing the availability of the RealFix Hotline, a 24/7 service that provides immediate assistance to those seeking addiction treatment. Individuals may call 1-833-RealFix and will receive help regardless of insurance, ID, or legal status. Often, RealFix can facilitate entry into treatment within 90 minutes. […]
Gregg Berhalter has been fired as U.S. men’s soccer coach, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — Gregg Berhalter was fired as U.S. men’s soccer coach on Wednesday after his team’s first-round exit from the Copa America flamed doubts he was the right person to remain in charge for the 2026 World Cup, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity […]
Riders rally for new elevators on hold for congestion pricing
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Living near a subway stop is a plus for New Yorkers. If it has an elevator, you’re even luckier. Some neighbors rallied Wednesday at Nostrand Avenue along the A/C lines as the accessibility project at the station is one of 23 that the MTA has officially classified as “deferred.” Jackie Feliz went […]
Paterson residents feeling the heat
PATERSON, N.J. (PIX11) — As the heat wave continues, urban areas like Newark and Paterson, N.J., become heat islands, making it even more unbearable to be outside when the temperatures climb above 90 degrees. In Newark, Code Red remains in effect until 8 p.m. Wednesday and emergency cooling centers are open. In Paterson, cooling centers […]
Police organizations throw party for kids staying at Queens Ronald McDonald House
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — It was Christmas in July at the Ronald McDonald’s House in Queens on Wednesday. Law enforcement and community members delivered toys to families of children undergoing lifesaving treatment. PIX11’s Grace Gomez has more in the video player.
Man accused of killing woman found in bag on Manhattan street
KIPS BAY, Manhattan (PIX11) — A man is accused of killing a woman whose body was found in a sleeping bag on a Manhattan street last week, police said Wednesday. Chad Irish, 55, was charged with murder, criminal possession of a weapon, and concealment of a human corpse in the death of 31-year-old Yazmeen Williams, […]
Man accused of dumping NYC woman’s body allegedly threatened people with gun: police
KIPS BAY, Manhattan (PIX11) – The man accused of dumping a woman’s body in a bag on a street in Manhattan allegedly threatened people with a gun after they confronted him on Monday about her death, police said. Chad Irish, 55, is charged with concealment of a human corpse in connection with the death of […]
New York Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado calls on President Biden to step aside
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado called on President Joe Biden to end his presidential campaign and allow new leadership to step up in the wake of what critics have considered his concerning performance in the recent debate. “I join with millions of Americans – including everyday New Yorkers from all […]
New York City’s dog parks rank in top 10 out of over 100 U.S. cities: report
NEW YORK (PIX11) — New York City is among the best in the country when it comes to its dog parks, according to a new report from LawnStarter. The report examined over 100 of the biggest cities in the United States. While the tri-state area is not heavily represented on the list, the report said […]
Immerse yourself in art and culture at West Side Fest this weekend
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – You can enjoy music and performances at West Side Fest this weekend. The second annual culture festival is a free, three-day event that spans Manhattan’s artistic West Side. It starts at 11th Street in Greenwich Village, stretches across to Sixth Avenue in Chelsea, and up to 30th Street at Hudson Yards. […]
Denver Zoo uses ‘bloodsicles,’ other odd methods to cool animals amid summer heat
As temperatures slowly creep toward the triple digits, Coloradans are looking for ways to cool down in the summer heat. However, some Denver residents need more than just air conditioning and water.
New York State sees 2.8M visitors in state parks following the launch new campaign
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Wednesday, July 10, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Park pool attendance had increased by over 65 percent between July 4 through July 7. Overall park attendance throughout the state increased 30 percent over the holiday weekend, from 2,200,000 visitors in 2023 to 2,800,000 this year. The state […]
Ocasio-Cortez files impeachment articles against Supreme Court Justices Thomas, Alito
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday introduced articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, citing their “pattern of refusal to recuse” themselves from matters to which they are connected and their “failure to disclose” millions of dollars in gifts over decades. “The unchecked corruption crisis on the Supreme Court has now […]
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