‘Billy Bad Ass’ gang member busted in unprovoked attack on elderly straphanger
An ex-con member of the “Billy Bad Ass” gang was busted in the random assault of a 70-year-old straphanger aboard a Manhattan train Sunday, police said. The elderly victim was riding a southbound A train through the 145th Street station in Harlem around 11:30 p.m. when two men – including the 27-year-old criminal on...
NYC’s Raw Rat Feast: What Would Connecticut’s Survival Meal Be?
A woman in New York recently witnessed a man sitting on the sidewalk in the Bronx, casually eating a rat. And not just any rat—this one was raw, straight off the streets of New York City, no cooking involved. Honestly, this feels par for the course for New York...
‘You can’t sit down’: New Yorkers on benches removed from subway stations
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Some New Yorkers heading into work Tuesday morning may have noticed that wooden benches were missing in their subway station. That’s because the MTA has removed the benches and replaced them with metal leaning bars, according to the agency. The metal leaning bars are installed at the West 4th...
Major Bank Confirms More Shocking Closures Of New York Branches
A major bank confirmed more closure of several branches in New York State. TD Bank confirmed closures of around 40 branches, across 10 states and Washington D.C. FastCompany reports the closures due to "a broader effort to streamline operations and adapt to changing customer banking habits." Five branches across New...
Heavily-Armed “Drug Dealer” With AR-15 Busted in Upstate New York
An alleged heavily-armed drug dealer was arrested in Upstate New York. The man is now facing over 25 felony charges. The East Greenbush Police Department confirmed the arrest on Wednesday. Upstate New York Man Arrested Following Multiple Search Warrants. Reynaldo Gonzalez 48, of East Greenbush was taken into custody...
They got schooled: ‘Columbia cherry-picked students who were really, really, really into social justice...
Ever wonder why there was a sleeper cell of pro-Hamas Columbia students ready to bang drums, pitch tents and smash windows after the attacks of October 7? Because the university consciously stacked its classes full of activists. Elite colleges have long combed their enormous pool of applicants for social justice...
Update: “Inflation Refund” Checks Coming To Millions In New York
Nearly 9 million in New York should be receiving a check from New York State in the near future. As part of this year's state budget, Gov. Katy Hochul proposed New York State’s first-ever Inflation Refund. Inflation Refund Check Part Of State Budget. The Inflation Refund is part of...
CBS, NYC mourn the death of longtime TV reporter David Diaz
Television journalist and educator David Diaz, who spent decades covering New York City and the Tri-State Area, died last week at the age of 82. Here at CBS News New York, we were lucky that he shared his remarkable abilities, generous spirit and infectious smile with us and our viewers. "New York City guy" who could...
Woman raped inside NYC subway station: NYPD
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — A woman was raped inside the Canal Street subway station in Manhattan early Friday morning, according to the NYPD. The incident happened around 2 a.m. Police said an unidentified individual approached a 59-year-old woman on a stairwell, struck her, and forced her to the ground. The victim...
Queenagers movement empowers midlife women to live their best lives
NEW YORK (PIX11) — PIX11 News is launching a new segment called Monica’s Moms Make It Happen on Mondays. In our very first installment, we highlight a new women’s movement called Queenagers. A best-selling author is starting a midlife revolution powered by mothers. Eleanor Mills is helping bring these women together....
