Port Authority OKs $4.8B Midtown Bus Terminal, commuters call out PATH service
The Port Authority Board of Commissioners approved $4.8 billion for Phase 1 of the Midtown Bus Terminal Replacement Project, also hearing from Hudson County commuters who called out poor PATH service and demanded improvements. The unanimous vote (7-0) came occurred yesterday morning, with the public session also...
New York AG Wants to Ban Police Chases
Every day, millions of New Yorkers hit the road expecting a safe trip. But when routine traffic stops turn into high-speed police pursuits, the consequences can be deadly... for drivers, passengers, officers, and innocent bystanders. Now, a new report from the Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is...
Proposals for New York’s next commercial casinos heat up
NEW YORK (PIX11) – From Manhattan high-rises to Queens redevelopment zones, the competition for New York’s next commercial casinos is heating up . Although eight applications were submitted, the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board only has three available licenses. Among the potential sites are Yonkers,...
Mayor’s race roundup: June 23-27
New Yorkers headed to voting polls this last to cast their early votes for a variety of official seats. But the one office everyone has their eye on is the mayor's race. NY1’s full coverage, including FAQs, candidate interviews and key dates, is available here. Here's everything that happened...
MTA delays planned subway fare and toll hike, focusing on OMNY system transition
The MTA's anticipated fare and toll hike will now likely not take effect until the end of 2025, or even early next year.
Brooklyn’s Own Adam Sandler Returns to New York with “You’re My Best Friend” Tour...
Adam Sandler is bringing his "You're My Best Friend" tour to New York City, with a scheduled performance at Madison Square Garden on September 15. A Brooklyn native, Sandler will also perform in Albany, Syracuse, and Buffalo between September 16 and 21, making a total of four stops in New York State, according to CBS...
‘This wasn’t Andrew Cuomo in his prime’ — how an ex-governor fell flat
The former governor was on track to win the New York City mayoralty but focused on the past and struggled against Mamdani’s digital skills.
Increased MTA bus service coming to NYC this weekend
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — Some New Yorkers will see some improved MTA bus service in their neighborhood starting this weekend, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Friday. The MTA will increase service on 14 local routes in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island beginning Sunday. The transit agency particularly...
Chips Down, Stakes High — West Side Casinos Place Their Bets (and Bids)
It’s a high-stakes Friday on the West Side. By 4pm today, June 27, developers hoping to win one of three downstate New York casino licenses must submit their final applications to the State Gaming Commission. Each bid, running up to 10,000 pages, marks the culmination of years of lobbying, deal-making and community...
Flagstar looking to offload more rent-stabilized loans
Bank listed 10-building portfolio with some loans made post-2019. Flagstar Financial is selling a portfolio of loans tied to 10 rent-stabilized buildings in the Bronx, with some originating after a 2019 New York state law effectively capped rents in those buildings. The portfolio includes 272 units and six commercial...