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Congestion pricing | MTA to nix promised express bus service increase following pause on Manhattan toll
Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. The MTA is set to axe increases to express bus service previously promised for this summer as a bid to incentivize transit over driving ahead of the launch of congestion pricing, now that the Manhattan tolling scheme has been paused indefinitely by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Two men arrested in fatal East Village shooting: NYPD
EAST VILLAGE, Manhattan (PIX11) – Two men were arrested Thursday related to a fatal shooting of a 74-year-old in Tompkins Square Park earlier this month. Angel Sardina, of Manhattan, and Rafael Macias, of the Bronx, both face murder and attempted murder charges related to the July 12 shooting in the park on Avenue A, according […]
Harlem community unites to stop gun violence through basketball tournament
HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) — The fight against gun violence unfolded on the court of St. Nicholas Park in Harlem Saturday as the neighborhood came together for a basketball tournament. At the annual Stop the Gun Violence basketball tournament, local teens, community leaders, and the NYPD were united to steer the youth away from the dangers […]
‘Spectacular views’: Bronx affordable housing unit has pool and washer/dryer combo
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — New Yorkers have 30 days to apply for the latest affordable housing opportunity in the Bronx. The property offers views of the Third Avenue Bridge and the Harlem River, according to NYC Housing Connect. Located in Mott Haven, the building has 100 affordable units for households of up to seven […]
Police: Garden tool, meat cleaver used in stabbing on Lower East Side
A garden tool with prongs, a meat cleaver, and a box cutter were all used in a fight on the Lower East Side.Police say two men used the weapons on each other when they got into a dispute on Saturday around 6 p.m. near Madison and Catherine Streets.One of the men was stabbed in the eye. The other was stabbed in the neck, arm and thigh.They were both taken to Bellevue Hospital and are under arrest.ALSO READ | Video shows 95-year-old grandmother assaulted by home aide in HarlemJim Dolan has the story from Harlem.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* More Manhattan news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
NYC wants you to help fight rodents as a member of the 'Rat Pack'
You don’t have to be Frank Sinatra to be a member of this “Rat Pack.” Mayor Eric Adams and rat czar Kathleen Corradi unveiled the volunteer opportunity on Sunday, offering anti-rodent activists a position in New York City’s ongoing War on Rats.
Greenwich Village vigil for Sonya Massey brings tearful rebuke of police brutality
Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. A weekend of anger over the police murder of Sonya Massey in Illinois culminated on Sunday with a tearful vigil in Greenwich Village. The demonstration was part of what organizers called...
Insider predicts Yankees may show LeMahieu the door via DFA
DJ LeMahieu, usually a dependable hitter for the New York Yankees, has encountered significant difficulties in the 2024 season. His year started off with a setback when a minor fracture in his right foot placed him on the injured list. Upon his return, LeMahieu has struggled to regain his form at the plate.
Yankees Predicted to Add Record-Setting OF to Replace Alex Verdugo
The Yankees have been patient with outfielder Alex Verdugo, and if there is a gleam of light, it’s that he again had a big day against his old team, knocking two hits in Friday’s loss to Boston. But it’s likely too little, too late, not with the way Verdugo has suffered a seemingly intractable slump going back to mid-June, and not with the Yankees’ top prospect waiting in the wings.
Justice Rally Held in Washington Square Park for Sonya Massey (Video)
A justice rally took place in Washington Square Park, New York, in response to the police killing of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman from Illinois. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice. The Incident. Sonya Massey was shot and killed by a sheriff’s deputy in her...
Mayor Adams issues order to overrule law limiting solitary confinement at NYC jails
Mayor Eric Adams The move is the latest chapter in a back-and-forth battle between Adams and the City Council over pushes to ban most forms of solitary confinement at Rikers Island. [ more › ]
Subsidized Housing Projects in New York City Repurposed for Immigrant Housing
NEW YORK, NY — New Yorkers are reported that subsidized housing projects in New York City originally intended for local families in need have been repurposed to house immigrants exclusively.…
Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo
IN 1973 ONE OF THE LARGEST ROCK FESTIVALS OF ALL TIME IS HELD AT THE WATKINS GLEN RACEWAY IN NEW YORK. MORE THAN 600,000 ATTEND A ONE-DAY SHOW FEATURING THE GRATEFUL DEAD, THE BAND AND THE ALLMAN BROTHERS. TODAY IN 1976 KISS RELEASE ONE OF THE BAND’S MOST POPULAR SONGS...
Mail Campaign Promotes Notify NYC Program
Boro Parkers might have recently gotten a pamphlet in the mail about a multilingual emergency preparedness program and wondered what it was. Since many New Yorkers come from other countries and might not be fluent in English, New York City is extending its emergency preparedness program, Notify NYC, to cater to the wide variety of people living in New York.
Deadline to apply for NYC outdoor dining permits approaching
NEW YORK – New York City restaurant owners have until Aug. 3 to apply for roadside permits for the city's new outdoor dining guidelines.Under the new Dining Out NYC program, structures can't be fully enclosed and must have a unified look and be easy to break down since they will only be allowed from April through November.While roadside dining has dwindled since the pandemic, the Department of Transportation says so far, more than 1,300 of the several thousand restaurants with outdoor dining have applied for permits.Restaurant owners have until the end of the day Aug. 3 to apply or they must...
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