Person hurt in NYC attack following a merchandise dispute
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – A person was attacked with a metal pole after a fight over merchandise on Tuesday, police said. Officers said it happened near West 20th Street at around 8:37 a.m. A man, 71, was injured after being struck in the head and was taken to a local hospital. He is expected […]
Montclair School Referendum Lawsuit Survives Hearing
A legal challenge to Montclair Public Schools’ March 10 referendum will move forward after a judge rescheduled a hearing when the district failed to appear in court Monday. Resident activist David Herron appeared before Superior Court Judge Robert Gardner to argue his claims, but nobody appeared for the district, prompting Gardner to question if Herron properly served the complaint. It is one of two...
Op-Ed: Newark’s young voters were ready. The system was not
This was no sprint. It was a marathon, marked by lessons and kinship from allies who have prioritized youth voices against structural barriers too great to ignore. Two years ago, Newark passed an historic ordinance allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in school board elections. In 2025 that policy was implemented, opening the door for young people to shape decisions that directly...
Demolition crews taking down the entire fire‑ravaged building in Belleville
Several businesses on the block were destroyed, but the impact is felt throughout the entire town of Belleville.
New Twist In Brutal Murder Of New York Educator In Hudson Valley
A Hudson Valley man was charged with the alleged vicious killing of his girlfriend, a New York school worker.
Police seek help locating missing man in Newark
NEWARK, NJ — Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Newark man. Rafael Batista, 43, of Newark, was reported missing on Monday, April 20, according to Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. Batista, a Hispanic male, was last seen in the 60 block...
14-alarm fire levels an entire township block in Belleville, N.J.
Sunday's 14-alarm fire in Belleville, New Jersey, took out an entire block. Several dozen fire departments were needed to put out the blaze.
Tenants push to expand call center that handle NYCHA complaints
NEW YORK (PIX11) — From mold to missed repairs, NYCHA residents say help often does not come fast enough. Now, tenants, Metro IAF leaders and Congressman Ritchie Torres are backing a plan to expand the Ombudsperson Call Center. The center acts as an independent oversight body, taking complaints about overdue NYCHA repairs and making sure […]
The Jersey City Waterfront: Complete Walking Guide
Listen, if you want the absolute best photos of the New York City skyline, you don’t take them from Manhattan. You cross the river to New Jersey. The Jersey City waterfront offers some of the most spectacular, uninterrupted views of lower Manhattan available anywhere. But it’s much more than just a photo opportunity.
Free and fast internet access expanding to NYC affordable housing
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Residents at affordable housing complexes are going to get better access to fast internet, Mayor Zohran Mandani announced on Monday. The Neighborhood Internet Program is a collaborative project between the city and the New York Public Library. Through the program, high-speed broadband access will initially be free for over 700 low-income […]
