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Service resumes after person struck by subway train in Brooklyn: MTA
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Full service has resumed after a person was struck by a subway train in Brooklyn Tuesday morning, according to the MTA. The incident occurred at Cortelyou Road at around 10:51 a.m., according to the FDNY. Southbound B and Q trains ran with delays as emergency services responded to Cortelyou Road. The […]
NYPD: Loaded guns, ammo found in car during routine traffic stop on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Brooklyn man is facing multiple charges after a routine traffic stop on Staten Island found him in possession of two loaded firearms, police said. Rogers Ritson, 36, of the 1100 block of Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn, has been charged with several felonies, including two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, for having a loaded firearm and explosive bullets, police said. He’s also facing unregistered vehicle and unsafe turn/failure-to-signal violations.
Artist Gives Brooklyn Students a Therapeutic Outlet With ‘Heal Through Art’
A formerly homeless artist is using his story and talents to encourage young minds in need of a creative outlet through his program, Heal Through Art, in select public schools and community centers in the borough. In a world where creativity is often stifled by self doubt, Robin Reyes uses...
Exclusive: Bronx bodega worker speaks out after hammer attack
It has been exactly a month since Bronx Bodega worker, Oralia Abad, was viciously smashed in the head with a hammer by two individuals. The mother spoke out for the first time and exclusively with PIX11’s Eliecer Marte, about this moment that has scarred her and her family forever.
26-04 Jackson Avenue Wraps Up Construction in Long Island City, Queens
Construction is coming to a close on 26-04 Jackson Avenue, a 14-story residential building in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Kao Hwa Lee Architects and developed by CW Realty, the 149-foot-tall structure will span 58,222 square feet and yield 82 rental units with an average scope of 710 square feet, as well as ground-floor retail space and a cellar level. Jackson Holdings NY LLC is listed as the owner of the property, which is located at the corner of Jackson Avenue and 44th Drive.
3 firefighters hurt battling 4-alarm fire that burned through Hunts Point business
Three fighters were hurt while battling a four-alarm fire that burned through a Bronx business on Tuesday.The fire broke out in the business on Tiffany Street in the Hunts Point section just after 12:50 a.m.Heavy flames shot through the structure.It took hours for crews to get the fire under control.Three firefighters were taken to Jacobi Hospital. The extent of their injuries is not yet known.It appears one other person was treated at the scene.The cause of the fire is under investigation.ALSO READ | Art pieces by urban realist Edward Hopper brought to life in ManhattanCeFaan Kim has more on the exhibit from the Meatpacking District.----------* More Bronx 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.
New York man pleads guilty to kidnapping Paterson store owner
A New York man pleaded guilty in federal court for his role in the kidnapping of a Paterson store owner. Reginald Law, 38, of Queens, New York, pleaded at the Newark federal court to charges of kidnapping and Hobbs Act robbery. On Oct. 8, 2020, Law and his conspirator, Maurice...
Oyster Bay Announces New Pickleball Courts Open at Tappen Beach in Sea Cliff
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Town Clerk Richard LaMarca and Tax Receiver Jeffrey Pravato announce that new pickleball courts are now open for play at Harry Tappen Beach in Sea Cliff. Due to popular demand, the Town constructed new pickleball courts for local residents. “Pickleball is a fun sport...
Gov. Hochul unveils proposal to turn former prison into affordable housing units
CHELSEA, Manhattan (PIX11) — A former prison in Manhattan that has been shut down since 2012 might finally be repurposed. The Bayview Correctional Facility on West 20th Street could be converted into 124 affordable housing units, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Monday. The proposed project, titled Liberty Landing, was selected after Hochul called for proposals to […]
North Central Bronx Hospital Unveils New Community Mural
The management and employees of NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx (NCB) joined artist Sophia Victor for the unveiling of a brand new mural entitled Healing Waves, created by Victor and painted on one of the interior, corridor walls of the Norwood-based hospital on June 28. In reference to the...
2024 Mets Draft profile: Josh Blum
Bellaire, Texas native Josh Blum attended the Emery Weiner School in Houston, where he lettered in both baseball and football all four years he attended. Over the course of his four years with Jaguars, he posted a cumulative 0.75 ERA with 166 strikeouts in 92.0 innings. A projectable right-handed pitcher from Texas, Blum was on the radar of scouts and evaluators but went undrafted and honored his commitment to the University of Southern California instead.
Juan Soto Calls Out Every Yankee Not Named Aaron Judge
Ever since arriving in the Bronx, Juan Soto has been every bit the superstar the New York Yankees hoped he'd be. Soto has absolutely raked at the plate this year, sporting a .311 AVG to go with a ridiculous 1.029 OPS. Soto and fellow Yankee (and masher of baseballs), Aaron Judge, have been the best ...
Ex New York Mets GM Omar Minaya’s wife found dead at family’s home as mystery surrounds cause of death
THE wife of the former New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya was found dead at the couple's home on Saturday. Rachel Minaya, a mother of two, was found at the property in New Jersey, as officials work to confirm her cause of death. Mystery surrounds what happened as suicide...
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