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The Latest: Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump administration's "anti-weaponization' fund
45+ min ago (1260+ words) A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from paying any claims through a new $1. 776 billion settlement fund for Trump allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government. U. S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema in Alexandria, Virginia, also…...
NJ Transit suspended, LIRR impacted after track car fire
30+ min ago (251+ words) NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) " NJ Transit service to and from New York City has been suspended and multiple Long Island Railroad branches have cancellations after an Amtrak maintenance car fire during the Friday morning commute, according to the NJ Transit and…...
3 shot, 1 slashed during fight in Manhattan: NYPD
2+ hour, 16+ min ago (93+ words) WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, Manhattan (PIX11) " An investigation is underway after four individuals were injured in a fight in Washington Heights on Thursday evening. The incident happened around 7: 58 p. m. at 91 Fort Washington Avenue. Police report that an 18-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman were…...
Long Island town approves moratorium on data center after public pushback
12+ hour, 26+ min ago (355+ words) BROOKHAVEN, N. Y. (PIX 11) " Town officials in Brookhaven are pushing back against rumors that an artificial intelligence data center is headed to the community. The controversy started after flyers circulated in Yaphank, raising concerns that a data facility was being considered for…...
2 men killed in collision on the bike path of the Queensboro Bridge
17+ hour, 53+ min ago (195+ words) NEW YORK (PIX11) " Two people were killed following a collision on the bike lanes of the Queensboro Bridge on Thursday morning, according to police. The incident happened at around 8: 21 a. m. A 39-year-old man riding westbound on an electric scooter collided with a…...
Man robbed at gunpoint by two individuals in Queens: NYPD
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (155+ words) QUEENS, N. Y. (PIX11) " A 32-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint in Queens early Thursday, according to the NYPD. The incident happened in the area of 56th Avenue and 111th Street. According to authorities, around 3: 24 a. m. , a man was approached by two unidentified individuals; they displayed…...
Astoria residents rally against 31st Street redesign over safety concerns
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (419+ words) ASTORIA, Queens (PIX11) " A renewed battle over the New York City Department of Transportation's31st Streetredesign as opponents in Astoria rallied on Wednesday, arguing the project poses safety concerns. The original redesign proposal would have transformed 31st Streetbetween 36th and Newtown Avenues, while the…...
NYPD releases photos of alleged gunman who shot 3 in Bronx fight
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (218+ words) CONCOURSE, Bronx (PIX11) " NYPD is seeking a man who is wanted in connection with the shooting of multiple people in the Bronx on Wednesday morning, police say. Police released a picture of the individual on Wednesday evening who may be involved…...
Harlem grandmother battles landlord for bathroom fix
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (563+ words) NEW YORK (PIX11) " A Harlem grandmother has spent weeks without a working bathroom. Her ceiling collapsed. And last week, a judge ordered her landlord to fix it. Chantae Reynolds is 65 years old. She has lived in her building on West 129th Street…...
NJ small businesses to offer discounts in World Cup rewards program
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (438+ words) HACKENSACK, N. J. (PIX11) " New Jersey officials want World Cup fans to score goals of their own during the upcoming tournament. A digital rewards program has been announced to get fans to patronize small businesses and get in on discounts. The program also…...