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NEW YORK (PIX11) — And now, the end is near for the remaining New York City casino applicants. The New York Gaming Facility Location Board will meet on Monday to vote on who should be awarded casino licenses to operate in the state of New York. There are three remaining applicants in the mix for […]

Based on historic jackpot sales, current lucky streaks, and high-volume payouts, here are the "luckiest" places to try your fortune in the Empire State. New York's most significant wins are often found in the metropolitan area, creating instant legends out of humble neighborhood stores. The All-Time Champion: Liberty...

QUEENS, N.Y. – A Texas man has been indicted on charges of making terroristic threats as a hate crime after a series of threatening, anti-Muslim messages were sent to New York State Assemblyman and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, prosecutors announced. Jeremy Fistel, 44, of Plano, Texas, was arraigned Thursday on a...

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...