Severe thunderstorms with damging winds possible for tri-state
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A cold front will bring the threat of severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, according to the latest forecast data. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the tri-state area in a level two out of five for severe weather Friday afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms may contain wind gusts up to 55-60 mph, […]
Brooklyn cafe shut down after live roaches and signs of mice found — cleared...
New York City health inspectors shut down a Brooklyn cafe after finding live cockroaches, evidence of mice and food held above required cold-storage temperatures. Zaca Cafe’s temporary closure on September…
‘No Kings’ protests: Map of NYC area demonstrations, Saturday street closures
NEW YORK - Hundreds of "No Kings Day" protests are planned across the United States – including in the New York City area – on Saturday to protest the Trump administration's policies. ‘No Kings’ protest near me. Why you should care:. With dozens of streets already scheduled...
With Moody in law dept. since January, Jersey City won’t name new police dir.
Jersey City Police Director Tawana Moody was moved to the law department back in January and her prior role will not filled, an official confirmed today. Moody became police director in 2018, under former Mayor Steven Fulop, with the idea of putting her on the path to head the entire department.
Severe storms threaten Northeast this weekend — where will the heaviest rain fall?
A week of pleasant fall weather will come to a screeching halt this weekend for people in the Northeast U.S. as severe storms bring nasty rain and strong winds.
Usher Celebrates 48 With Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, & A Night Of Magic
A New York magic show became Usher’s birthday playground, with Kevin Hart and Jermaine Dupro also joining the celebration.
Iconic Plaza Hotel abruptly shutters — and closure could last for 4 years
The Plaza Hotel is closing its doors for at least four years. The 119-year-old Fifth Avenue landmark will shut down in January so crews can restore its historic exterior, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts announced Wednesday. The job could keep the famed hotel dark until 2031. Fairmont has stayed mum on what the work involves, how much it will cost and whether anyone living in the building’s 181 condos will be forced to clear out. The hotel’s 282 rooms, the Palm Court and its event spaces will all close
Exclusive: Inside plans to turn former NYC homeless camp into sprawling Orange County park
A $2.5 million state grant will help fund playgrounds and restrooms at Camp LaGuardia in Chester, with sports fields, trail connections and camping also envisioned.
Video shows fare inspectors’ altercation with bus rider; MTA responds
BROOKLYN, NY (PIX11) – MTA Chairman Janno Lieber said that he found video of a “physical altercation” between the MTA Eagle Team and a Brooklyn school dean to be “concerning,” as calls grow for an investigation into the incident. Lieber addressed the incident during a press conference Thursday morning, saying the MTA is working with […]
Meet Michael Bloomberg: the Wall Street trader fired at 39 who started a company...
Michael Bloomberg has been named New York’s richest person again. Forbes’ 2026 richest-person-in-every-state list , published this week, puts the New York resident’s estimated fortune at $94.9 billion , with Bloomberg LP as the source of his wealth. The number is large, but the way he got there is the more interesting part. Bloomberg was fired from a Wall Street job at 39 and started over the next day with an idea most people expected to fail. Here’s the fascinating story behind the businessman
