Tragedy in Harlem! Elderly Woman Hit in the Head, Killed by Stray Bullet
A 69-year-old woman relying on a walker was fatally shot in the face during a daytime shooting in Harlem, New York City, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, police confirmed. The victim, identified as Robin Wright, was struck by gunfire while crossing the intersection of East 110th Street and Madison Avenue around 12 p.m.,...
2 Men Posing As NYCHA Employees Rob A Woman Of $200K In Brooklyn Project
New York residents may want to keep a lid on their lavish lifestyle these days, as thieves are getting more clever with how they go about pulling off some of their high-stakes heists in the city that never sleeps. According to Gothamist, a woman living in the Cypress Hill public housing complex in Brooklyn was […]
SEE IT: Cops Violently Arrest Teen Riding Citi Bike in Alphabet City
NYPD officers slammed a teenager to the ground, pulled his hair and knelt on his head for allegedly riding a Citi Bike "in a reckless manner" in Alphabet City on Thursday, according witnesses and dramatic video of the arrest circulated online and obtained by Streetsblog. Police cuffed 18-year-old Bronx resident...
Cigarette packs littering New York City streets tell story of taxes going up in...
Women smoke in a Times Square pedestrian island. A Rutgers University study of cigarette packs found that many are coming from places that charge lower taxes for smokes. [ more › ]
I survived on just $20 for one day in NYC — here’s how you...
New York City is one of the most expensive cities in the world — but not for this man. Indian food influencer Aabir Vyas recently proved that with a little strategy, it’s possible to eat three meals and make it through a full day in the city with just $20. His Instagram video documenting the experience quickly gained...
Legionella bacteria found at FDNY EMS station in Harlem
Editor’s note: The video above aired in a previous newscast. NEW YORK (PIX11) – Legionella bacteria was found at an FDNY Emergency Medical Service station in Harlem. The testing was done by the Uniformed Emergency Medical Services Officers Union Local 3621, which made the announcement on Thursday. The bacterium was...
Prosecutors suddenly drop case against Miami attorney accused of bribing DEA agents
Prosecutors have agreed to drop criminal charges against a prominent Miami defense attorney accused of orchestrating a bribery conspiracy two former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration supervisors.
NYC ‘ghost cars’ more likely to drive dangerously and owe fines, report finds
Authorities seize multiple vehicles at the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The City Council finds these cars, with their illegal plates, are most prevalent in the Bronx, followed by Brooklyn and Queens. [ more › ]
Bear Mountain State Park to get $25M renovation
The 115-year-old park will get a new playground, public restrooms and expanded picnic areas.
Funkmaster Flex Ending Hot 97 Show
Funkmaster Flex’s longstanding Hot 97 show is coming to an end. The Bronx-native DJ and rapper has been hosting it since 1992, and he announced via Twitter that the final one will happen on Labor Day (Sept. 1).
