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Embattled New York Attorney General Letitia James better mend fences — or pay up. James is set to appear before an administrative law judge Oct. 8, where she faces up to $500 in fines for having a 5-foot, 6-inch high fence in front of her multi-family home in the Clinton Hill Historic District. The brownstone is the...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York Police Department is warning New Yorkers on social media about a new phone scam. Earlier this week, the department posted on X and Instagram, stating that there are individuals who are impersonating staff from the NYPD Crimestoppers tip line. “NYPD Crimestoppers will...

A new COVID variant is now spreading in New York and it’s not acting like the others. Doctors say these unexpected symptoms could be the first warning signs.

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 […]

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here . At least three babies have died of presumed congenital syphilis in New York state this year as cases continue to rise, the state Health Department announced on Tuesday. Congenital syphilis, which is passed to a fetus during...

(The Center Square) — New York remains one of the top states for inbound tobacco smuggling, according to a new report, which attributes the robust underground market to the state’s high tax burden and anti-smoking policies. The nonpartisan Tax Foundation report ranked New York second behind California for inbound...

Nearly 3 million New Yorkers will see School Tax Relief (STAR) benefits this summer and fall, with payments totaling $2.2 billion statewide. The program helps eligible homeowners reduce their school property tax burden — and depending on your location, you may already have received yours. When to expect your STAR...

Good morning, New York City. Here's what you need to know today. A few showers are possible early this morning, otherwise it will be mainly cloudy and cooler. 1. Mayor Adams vetoes bill to decriminalize illegal street vending. In a surprise move, Mayor Eric Adams vetoed a City Council bill...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York Lottery has announced that two top-prize winning tickets were sold for Sunday’s Take 5 evening drawing. The tickets were sold on July 6 in Brooklyn and on Staten Island. One ticket, worth $13,989, was sold at Hylan Stationers, located at 2736...

Officials from New York are confirming that these nests you find in trees aren't from birds. With the weather warming, you're probably starting to notice what's called a drey nest. What Are Drey Nests In New York State?. Drey nests are made by squirrels across New York. They are often...