Teen violence on the rise in NYC: ‘It’s heartbreaking to me’
HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) — For young people across New York City, teen violence is a chilling reality. “The people being shot out in the street are my age,” 18-year-old Chailing Jorge told PIX11 News. “It’s really sad, terrible and heartbreaking to me.” Some feel like they are running out of safe spaces when, at any...
Celeste Rivas’ Body Found In Tesla Registered To Singer d4vd
Authorities have identified the body of a teen girl discovered inside an impounded Tesla registered to a breakout music star born in New York City. Celeste Rivas, 15, was named as the person found dead inside singer d4vd's 2023 Tesla Model Y, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner's office. Her body was...
New York officials sink Times Square casino bid
A well-financed campaign to build a casino in the heart of New York's theater district collapsed Wednesday as a government-appointed panel voted down the proposal. Other Caesars supporters included the Reverend Al Sharpton, whose organization was poised to oversee a new $15 million civil rights museum financed by the...
Police investigate dating scam in Brooklyn
Police say the scam targeted men in Brooklyn and that in both cases the men were robbed.
Man dies following argument at Bushwick bodega
Police say they arrived at Royal Deli and Grill on Knickerbocker Avenue Monday night after getting reports of an assault.
Massive LA–NYC Drug Ring Taken Down by FEDS; 5 Arrested and 2 Wanted
Los Angeles, CA – Federal authorities have announced the arrest of five people in connection with a massive cross-country drug trafficking network that moved 22 tons of cocaine and over $100 million in cash between Los Angeles and New York City. The announcement came from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on...
Health Matters: Measles and COVID-19
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Acting New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse talks about the SoHo measles scare, Legionnaires’ disease, a new COVID strain and more on PIX11 Morning News.
DEA warns about nitazene, a synthetic opioid more powerful than fentanyl
There is a warning about a powerful and potentially new group of synthetic opioids now on New York City's streets.
Elderly woman punched in face during dispute on Brooklyn bus, suspect sought
Brooklyn, NY – A 78-year-old woman was attacked aboard an MTA bus in Gravesend Friday afternoon, leaving her hospitalized with facial injuries, police said. The assault happened around 2:40 p.m.…
NYC employee sentenced for stealing $646,000 worth of pension checks
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — A New York City employee who worked with the NYC Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS) was sentenced to prison for using his position to steal $646,000 worth of pension benefits, according to Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez. The 41-year-old Brooklyn man illegally pocketed checks...
