Don’t Hold Breath on 15 MPH Speed Limit for E-Bikes
There are still shops in Manhattan advertising that they will alter e-bikes to go faster. And while Mayor Eric Adams recently unveiled a bold plan to lower the maximum speed limit for mopeds, scooters and e-bike to 15 MPH, he acknowledged at a recent press conference that for the moment it is still “an idea” that...
Northwell Program Providing Care To Homeless Earns Recognition
Northwell Health’s innovative program to bring care to Long Island’s homeless population has been recognized by the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) with its 2025 Community Health Improvement Award. Northwell’s Street Medicine Program targets homeless encampments throughout Nassau and Suffolk...
City Comptroller Brad Lander released after arrest at immigration court
City comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander was released from detention after being arrested at immigration court in Lower Manhattan Tuesday. At a press conference after his release, Gov. Kathy Hochul said the charges against the comptroller were dropped. “To my knowledge, there are no charges....
When to Call a Car Accident Lawyer
Long Island, NY, is home to a dense network of highways, suburban neighborhoods, and busy commercial districts—all of which contribute to a high volume of daily traffic. With so many vehicles on the road, it’s no surprise that car accidents remain a persistent concern across Nassau and Suffolk Counties. According to...
‘Driving them to Florida does not help us’: Hochul blasts Mamdani’s proposed tax increase
Editor’s note: The video aired on June 11 for the 2025 NYC Democratic Mayoral Forum NEW YORK (PIX11) — With early voting underway, all eyes are on the mayoral race between former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Queens Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani. According to a new poll by Marist, Cuomo remains in the lead by 11 points,...
State’s highest court reverses ruling on traditional Medicare plan for city retirees
STATEWIDE — THE NEW YORK STATE COURT OF APPEALS in a Wednesday, June 18, ruling reversed a lower court decision that benefitted a NYC retirees group fighting to keep its traditional Medicare plan. That group, the NYC Organization of Public Service Retirees, along with the FDNY EMS Retirees Association, won previous...
Highs could hit 90 today; Chance of severe thunderstorms
It's going to be a steamy day around NYC, with highs expected to hit 90 and the chance of severe thunderstorms.
Extreme heat, storms expected in NYC: ‘Stay indoors’
NEW YORK (PIX11) — On top of some severe storms, sustained heat is expected to hit New York City this weekend into next week. Gov. Kathy Hochul is encouraging New Yorkers to “stay indoors when possible, vote early, [and] stay hydrated.” How hot will it feel in the city Thursday? Thursday is shaping up to […]
New York authorities freeze $300K linked to crypto scammers
New York officials reported an investigation resulting in the recovery of $140,000 and freezing $300,000 in stolen funds as part of a cryptocurrency investment scam using fake ads on social media. In a Wednesday notice, authorities with the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office, the New York State Attorney’s office...
Racketeering Suit Alleges NY Insurance Fraud Scheme by Lawyers, Medical Providers
A New York specialty insurance managing underwriter for contractors and construction risks has sued a New York City personal injury law firm and dozens of medical providers, alleging a wide-ranging scheme to defraud insurers through staged construction accidents and fraudulent medical treatments. The 162-page federal...
