‘An act of mass murder’: Prosecutors say NYC arson suspect set deadly fire ‘to...
NEW YORK — The accused Queens arsonist arrested for killing four strangers, including a 3-year-old girl, set the fire randomly to get out his anger over being fired that day — and then sat on the curb and sipped a stolen beer as he watched panicked victims jumping out windows, prosecutors said Thursday.
Warm front approaches, record high temps anticipated
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A noticeable warmup is on track for the region, with temperatures potentially reaching record highs by the middle of the week. Saturday remains mild and dry, with lower humidity, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Special Weather Statement due to an elevated risk of fire.
NJ Transit service halted after explosives reported near train tracks: police
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — New Jersey Transit service was halted in both directions on Saturday following a report of explosives in a parking lot near the train tracks in Secaucus, according to police. Police received a call regarding potential explosives in a parking lot, police said. “Bergen County and Pascack Valley rail service is suspended […]
Special Weather Statement issued in NYC
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A Special Weather Statement has been issued in New York City due to an elevated risk of fire spread, according to the National Weather Service. The Special Weather Statement is in effect until 9 p.m. on Saturday. There is a high risk of fire spread...
Suspect dead after ‘horrific’ Grand Central stabbing in NYC
A man wielding a machete stabbed three people on two New York City subway platforms before police fatally shot him on Saturday, April 11, city officials said. At around 9:40 a.m., a bystander flagged two New York City police detectives, saying a man stabbed multiple people at Grand Central Terminal, in Midtown Manhattan, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch told reporters. Prior to NYPD’s arrival...
Central Park South Shock As Senior Couple Slammed In Botched Sidewalk Mugging
A daytime walk along Central Park South turned violent on April 3, when a 71-year-old woman and a 70-year-old man were assaulted in an attempted robbery that left both of them knocked to the pavement. Police say the pair were in front of 36 Central Park South when a person came up behind the woman and tried to yank away...
One critically injured as fire breaks out in the Bronx: FDNY
PARKCHESTER, Bronx (PIX11) — One person is in critical condition after a fire broke out at an apartment building in Parkchester early Saturday morning. The fire was reported at around 3:30 a.m. at 1552 Leland Avenue. PIX11 News spoke with a resident of the building who said she was...
Grab A Stack Of Napkins Because The Ribs At This New York BBQ Joint...
There’s a special kind of joy that comes from eating food so good you don’t care what you look like while consuming it. Hometown Bar-B-Que in Red Hook, Brooklyn, specializes in creating exactly those moments, one sauce-covered rib at a time. Here’s a truth about great barbecue: if...
Lottery opens for 75 apartments at 38-story FiDi tower, from $1,819/month
An affordable housing lottery launched this week for 75 mixed-income apartments at a 38-story residential tower in the Financial District. Developed by the Moinian Group, Aria 7 Platt at 7 Platt Street offers light-filled luxury residences and a range of indoor and outdoor amenities. New Yorkers earning 70 and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units...
Motorcyclist critically injured in Williamsbridge hit-and-run
The crash happened just before 9:15 p.m. Thursday. Citizen app footage taken at East 211th Street and Boston Road shows what appears to be a green dirt bike next to crime scene tape and debris.
