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LONG ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) — All New York City Public Schools will be closed on Monday in observance of Diwali. Although Diwali is a recognized holiday by the New York Department of Education, the mandate for closure only applies to New York City schools. Districts across Long Island will still be open for classes on...

A dozen federal agents in tactical gear arrested several people outside the Row Hotel, a shelter for migrant families, in Midtown Thursday afternoon, sending shockwaves among residents living above. According to video footage and eyewitness accounts, federal agents from the FBI and other agencies, dressed in flak...

The three New York City mayoral candidates met up for their first debate that saw them trading sharp jabs.

EDITORS’ NOTE: If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis and live in New York City, you can call 888-NYC-WELL for free and confidential crisis counseling. If you live outside the five boroughs, you can dial 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or go to...

A Bronx moped rider is suing the NYPD, claiming officers deliberately crashed their police car into him, and then lied about the incident on official reports. According a lawsuit filed this week, Delonny Davis, the operator of the moped, suffered partial hearing loss in August of 2023, after an unmarked NYPD car...

A heated confrontation aboard a New York City subway train has gone viral after a woman was filmed shouting at a Black man, accusing him of following and stalking her. The tense encounter, captured by fellow passengers on their phones, has ignited widespread debate about racial profiling, public safety, and civility...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Molly Wasow Park announced details of a new initiative on Tuesday, Oct. 14. The initiative aims to break the cycle of infant homelessness in New York City by delivering support to pregnant New Yorkers.

What’s the secret behind New York’s glossiest manes? A trip to Queens — and $7,500 for an appointment with the Big Apple’s hair extension whisperer. From her Kew Gardens studio, stylist and educator Ester Yuabova has emerged as one of the city’s most sought-after keratin-tip (k-tip) extension hair artists. Her...

The announcement came as survivors and advocates marched across the Mario Cuomo Bridge for the "Shine the Light" solidarity walk.

A man previously accused of slashing a subway rider earlier this year has allegedly attacked another commuter just days after being released by a New York City judge, according to transit officials and law enforcement sources. The incident has renewed public outrage over bail reform policies and the release of...