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NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – A 36-year-old died Wednesday at a first-of-its-kind medical facility to help close the notorious Rikers Island jail, according to the Department of Corrections. Christopher Rodriguez, 36, was arrested and booked in November, 2025, city records show. He was being held at the Outposted Therapeutic

A sanitation worker holds a bag of weight loss auto-injector pens, which aren't supposed to be tossed in regular trash. At least 49 sanitation workers have been stuck by needles so far this year. [ more › ]

Trigger Warning: This article contains references to a child accident that some readers may find distressing. A five-year-old New York boy survived a harrowing plunge from a high-rise apartment building window in the Bronx on Sunday evening, leaving witnesses and prompting an active investigation into how the child byp

Looking to retire without leaving the Northeast behind—or draining your Social Security? Hellertown, Pennsylvania, just landed on Investopedia’s latest ranking of the top 29 most charming U.S. small towns for retirement and low-cost living. Located roughly 80 miles (a 90-minute drive) from New York City, this quiet Nor

Several Jersey City Council members expressed dismay that the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs will only review one budget amendment at the tail end of yesterday’s over four-hour caucus meeting. The council had prepared a seven-page resolution of amendments for Wednesday evening’s public session where the bud

A driver accused of erratically traveling on the New York State Thruway in Orange County had a blood alcohol concentration more than three times the legal limit, police said. Brooklyn resident Precious G. Adediran, 45, was arrested on Saturday, Aug. 15, after being stopped on I-87 in Ora…

There's something special about eating from a shop that's stood the test of time. Here, we visit a few legendary spots for sandwiches, with a side of history.

Alfie Wade, the pioneering DJ — called the father of Montreal disco, a promoter, pianist, vocalist, and nightlife visionary who lived a life shaped by music, movement, and meaningful connection. Born in 1932 in Montreal’s St-Antoine district, he grew up near Rockhead’s Paradise and the Saint Michel, two places...

Investigators say the crash happened on Longwood Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard just before 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

The new Fresh Kills sanitation complex will help the city add new homes in Staten Island. The new Fresh Kills facility will allow the sanitation department to close another one. [ more › ]