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Cops in Brooklyn are looking for the suspect who shot a man in broad daylight on Wednesday near an apartment building. Police said the gunfire erupted at about 1:40 p.m. on Oct. 14 in front of 8817 Bay Pkwy., near Cropsey Avenue, in Bath Beach. Officers from the 62nd Precinct rushed to the location after...
A federal correctional officer at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center has been indicted on charges ot accepting bribes from inmates and their associates in exchange for allegedly smuggling contraband into the facility, according to federal prosecutors. Melissa Brooks, who has worked for the federal Bureau of…
Sneider Mejia and D’Angelo Caraballo, being arraigned in Bronx Supreme Court on Oct. 14, 2026, allegedly stabbed an off-duty police officer in the Bronx.
BELLPORT, N.Y. (PIX11) -- Three people are under arrest after one crime led authorities to people wanted in multiple incidents, MTA police said on Wednesday. A 19-year-old is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon after shooting two people on a Long Island Rail…
Runners make their way through the Williamsburg streets when they participate in the 1984 New York City Marathon on October 28, 1984 in Brooklyn, New York.
Oct. 14 is National Dessert Day, and to commemorate it, here are three options in Chinatown, SoHo, and the Lower East Side to sugar-coat your week! Brigadeiro Bakery Brigadeiro Bakery is a Brazilian dessert shop in the heart of SoHo. Since 2014, this traditional establishment, owned by Mariana Viera, has drawn crowds…
Kids cheered as Yonkers police chased down a runaway baby goat that escaped its yard and wandered onto a school playground.
Next week, NYC Council committees will review a bill to potentially expand ferry service to City Island. City Council Members Amanda Farías (CD-18) and Shirley Aldebol (CD-13) proposed Introduction 1032-2026 (Intro 1032) last month, which would require multiple municipal city agencies to study and report on the…
A memorial outside Nathaly Ramirez’ Bronx building. Angel Carrasco, who shoved his infant daughter and her mother from a 15th floor balcony, appeared virtually in Bronx criminal court. [ more › ]
New surveillance video is shedding light about the circumstances behind the viral feud between singer Kelly Clarkson and a novelty store.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Wednesday a nearly $30 million investment in a new quantum technology lab at New York University under an agreement that will give the city a share of revenue from inventions developed using publicly funded equipment. The deal gives the city 15% of revenue received by NYU’s central…
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North Carolina health officials are warning that West Nile virus transmission is currently high in parts of the state after two recent deaths linked to the virus.
The watershed moment of the campaign will happen on Saturday, Oct. 17, at CaringKind's 38th annual Alzheimer's Walk & Brain Health Day in Central Park.
Welcome to the family! Watch the trailer for "The Mob," a new "Traitors"-style reality series hosted by Parker Posey.
A man's death on a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia has raised questions about ride safety and regulation.
The 42-year-old Atlanta teacher who was ejected from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia and fell to his death was described by loved ones as a passionate educator who overcame several health challenges and a recent near-death experience.
People playing cornhole, sitting in chairs and talking and drawing with chalk during an Open Streets program on Columbus Avenue, on the Upper West Side, in 2024.
New York City Council will vote Oct. 22 on whether to ban the horse carriage industry, sparking debate.
Civil rights leaders are calling on the MTA to fire two fare inspectors following allegations of excessive force against a Brooklyn school dean.
Netflix plans to lay off about 6% of its workforce, amounting to nearly 1,000 positions, as the streaming giant makes wider “organizational changes.”
Gusty winds sent a North Carolina farm's massive Halloween decoration tumbling down the road, disrupting traffic.
Halloween will have a Hollywood feel this year. Google unveiled its top trending costume searches for 2026, and the list features characters from some of the year’s biggest movies.
Rounds of rain are moving through with clouds in NYC, but better weather is on deck for Thursday. CBS News New York Meteorologist Vanessa Murdock has the forecast.
Inflation accelerated across the U.S. in September, rising at an annual rate of 3.7% as energy costs jumped, according to new government data.
A truck slammed into a pole, sending live wires crashing down on Route 4 in Paramus.
Cornell University's Faculty Senate Wednesday is beginning a debate over a resolution of no confidence in the school's administration.
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- A 48-year-old man from Philadelphia has been arrested in connection with an incident that happened inside a synagogue in Manhattan on July 21, the NYPD announced on Wednesday. Shear Nobles was charged with aggravated harassment and disruption of religious service. Nobles is accused of…
Doctors say the pope's recovery from surgery is proceeding as expected. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Dozens of members of Cornell's faculty will consider whether the university's administration can effectively address sexual assault at the school.
NEW YORK (PIX11) - The man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend by pushing her and her baby off a 15-story balcony in the Bronx was arraigned Wednesday morning, according to the Bronx District Attorney’s Office. Angel Carrasco, 31, is accused of pushing Nathaly Ramirez, 23, and their 8-month-old baby off the balcony…
The man accused of allegedly throwing his ex-girlfriend, while she was holding their 8-month-old baby, from the 15th-floor balcony of a Bronx building was arraigned Wednesday.
EAST VILLAGE, Manhattan (PIX11) - A 40-year-old man was found stabbed at an East Village subway station Wednesday morning, police said. The man was stabbed multiple times at the Astor Place No. 6 station around 2:29 a.m., according to the NYPD. Police did not specify where on his body he was stabbed. EMS transported…
As a candidate, and immediately after his 2025 electoral victory, Mayor Zohran Mamdani pledged to foster a “culture of transparency” at City Hall – a welcome message, given the corruption and double-dealing that sadly marked the previous administration. Now in office, however, the mayor has a glaring double standard…
WESTCHESTER SQUARE, The Bronx (PIX11) -- An innocent girl is fighting for her life after she was hit twice by stray bullets in the Bronx. The 12-year-old remains in the hospital ICU after undergoing surgery to remove two bullets from her chest and right foot on Tuesday, her mother told PIX11 News. The girl was
New York City may be known for its small apartments, but nothing beats a 50-square-foot store tucked into the heart of SoHo. Dr. Silkman’s, a locally produced bath and body brand, has been dubbed the tiniest shop in the five boroughs by its own staff. Visitors can practically touch both walls by simply stretching…
New York Giants defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson has completely changed his M.O. in recent weeks and has dialled up the blitz. The former Tennessee Titans’ D-coordinator has had a reputation as more of a passive play-caller. It carried over into his first three games with the Giants this season when he blitzed on…
TREMONT, Bronx (PIX11) -- An affordable housing lottery offering studio apartments in the Bronx for $675 is now accepting applications. The studios are part of the Webster Avenue residence at 411 East 178th Street. Building amenities include an exercise room, on-site laundry, and 24-hour security. The units are…
NEW YORK (PIX11) - The ongoing feud with AI companies continues, but so does the conversation around AI fakes and chatbots spreading misinformation. On Wednesday, New York Attorney General Letitia James released an updated guide to help New Yorkers spot, avoid and report AI-generated election misinformation ahead of…
Getty Images A new study found that nearly 2% of the city's natural gas is leaking into the air and causing climate pollution. [ more › ]
A couple hundred CUNY community college students who were due to receive critical state financial aid got an email last week saying their funds would be delayed until further notice, just as officials expanded the affected scholarship program. The scholarship funding is the state component of the CUNY Reconnect…
The Social Security Administration announced the official annual cost-of-living-adjustment on Wednesday, increasing benefits by 3.6% in 2027.
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- An investigation is ongoing after a 33-year-old woman was attacked by a man with a baton inside a subway station on Oct. 3. The incident happened around 7:12 a.m. at the Lexington Avenue station. Police say the victim was followed by an unidentified individual onto the northbound E train…
Seven years after Chick-fil-A changed its charitable giving strategy following criticism over donations to conservative Christian groups seen as anti-LGBTQ+, CEO Andrew Cathy was asked on TODAY about the company’s official position on equal rights.
U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas, clothes and air fares got more expensive, evidence that rising prices remain an economic challenge just a few weeks before the midterm elections that have focused heavily on issues related to affordability.
Because the vote against it was unanimous, here are your early links: Jacket weather, swishing your Guinness, spooky decorations in North Jersey and more. [ more › ]
Police arrested 22-year-old Sobirjon Abdurazakov for a hit-and-run that killed a 62-year old Lyft driver. [ more › ]
File photo of Main Street in Geneva, in upstate New York, where public officials have been combatting a measles outbreak in unvaccinated communities.
Senior managers in the agency that handles government purchasing and leases tried to hide their discussions about hot-button issues from the public by communicating via personal text messages, emails and hand-delivered written memos, an investigation by The City Reporter has found. The conversations involve high-level…
Pope Leo XIV spent a tranquil night in Rome’s Gemelli hospital following an operation to remove the lower lobe of his right lung and a confirmed cancer diagnosis, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday.
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Will state officials soon allow New York City to return to paper-and-pencil standardized tests in grades 3-8? The state Education Department isn’t ruling it out after more than half of New York City Council members…
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This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. New York will participate in the new federal scholarship tax credit in hopes of generating millions in new dollars for public school students, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday. Hochul becomes the second Democrat —…
City officials on Tuesday will kick off a new program to claw back up to $25 million in unpaid tickets, clearing some of the interest for debtors so they can pay the original fine. The program, dubbed “Debt Demolisher,” is for homeowners and small businesses who’ve racked up Environmental Control Board judgements for…
The man from the Dominican Republic shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Marble Hill still has a bullet lodged in his neck, four days after the shooting, and is being held in solitary confinement at a federal jail, without access to adequate medical care, his attorneys said in a statement Sunday…
Election Day is approaching, but Mayor Zohran Mamdani—who won’t be on the ballot—was once again the main character in city politics, facing what co-host Christina Greer calls “probably the roughest week of his mayoralty.” Christina and Harry Siegel dig into Mamdani’s response to the Marble Hill ICE shooting and how it…