Three New York Infants Die from Congenital Syphilis in 2025 as Statewide Cases Climb
The New York State Health Department announced Tuesday that at least three infants have died this year from presumed congenital syphilis...
Two Tiny Eateries Crowned New York’s Best Hidden Restaurants
These small eateries are becoming huge with foodies. If you've never heard of the term "hole-in-the-wall restaurant," it's typically is a small, unassuming eatery, often lacking in fancy decor but known for its delicious and affordable food. Love Food recently named the best in each state, but couldn't pick just...
NY’s First Hybrid-Electric Ferry Now Zips To Governors Island — And It’s 66% Faster
Governors Island just made history–and your trip there just got greener and faster. The Harbor Charger, New York State’s first-ever hybrid-electric public ferry, is now officially sailing passengers between Lower Manhattan and Governors Island. The new vessel debuted Tuesday, August 13th, marking a milestone in NYC’s...
Massive Retail Shakeup Hits Three Busy New York Locations
Three major retail stores in New York were just sold to a Boston firm in a $947 million deal. New Yorkers are worried about what comes next. Alert: Residents On Edge As Purple Warnings Appear Across New York. Boston Business Purchases 3 New York JCPenney Stores. JCPenney just sold three...
McDonald’s Hosting Community Event With Free Backpacks for Kids
McDonald’s is giving kids a back-to-school boost with free backpacks and supplies.
Nassau University Medical Center sues former CEO over allegations of misconduct, self-enrichment and sabotage
The lawsuit paints a new picture of the alleged corruption that unfolded behind the scenes of Long Island's largest hospital, which prompted the state to take over the board to stabilize the facility.
NY missed out on nearly $500 million by not switching seniors to Medicare
The state comptroller’s office found that the state Department of Health missed out on nearly half a billion dollars in savings because Medicaid patients weren’t enrolled in Medicare once they reached 65. The missed opportunity comes as the state health care budget is in for a reckoning due to cuts in federal funding.
Gov. Hochul launches website highlighting NY schools’ cellphone-free plans
Editor’s note: The video above aired in a previous newscast. NEW YORK (PIX11) – It’s almost time to go back to school in New York State – but are you caught up on your school’s cellphone ban yet? A statewide cellphone ban in schools passed as part of the budget earlier this year. Gov. Kathy […]
6 New Yorkers Charged In $66 Million Food Stamp Scam
Six New Yorkers have been charged in a massive $66 million SNAP scheme. As SNAP benefits get cut by the current administration, 6 New York State residents violated the system, and worse yet, the ringleader was a federal employee. Working Families In New York To Lose Medicaid & SNAP Benefits.
The Daily Dirt: The rollercoaster casino competition
And then there were eight. Again. The Bally’s Bronx casino proposal is back in the game just one month after City Council killed it. The Council rejected the zoning changes Bally’s needed to move forward with its $4 billion casino complex in the Bronx, but Mayor Eric Adams vetoed the decision.