New NYPD officer proposes to girlfriend right after graduation ceremony
Phillip Santana, 30, popped the question to girlfriend Jennifer Guzman after graduating from the Police Academy.
Phillip Santana, 30, popped the question to girlfriend Jennifer Guzman after graduating from the Police Academy.
Man released after young siblings recant story of stalking, creepy notes
NEW YORK — A man accused of stalking two young siblings in New York City was released from custody Monday after the children recanted their story, police confirmed.The incidents were reported to have happened Friday morning when an 8-year-old girl was walking with a friend to the bus near Eastern Parkway and Brooklyn Avenue in Brooklyn.
NEW YORK — A man accused of stalking two young siblings in New York City was released from custody Monday after the children recanted their story, police confirmed.The incidents were reported to have happened Friday morning when an 8-year-old girl was walking with a friend to the bus near Eastern Parkway and Brooklyn Avenue in Brooklyn.
Restaurant has 1-drink limit for parents eating with children
Melisa Gravelle, general manager at Peddlers Bar & Bistro in Clifton, says she holds those seven words – designed to keep families safe on the road – close to her heart
Melisa Gravelle, general manager at Peddlers Bar & Bistro in Clifton, says she holds those seven words – designed to keep families safe on the road – close to her heart
Video shows teen falling from Six Flags ride; crowd gathered below to catch girl
A 14-year-old suffered minor injuries after she fell from a theme park attraction at Six Flags Great Escape on Saturday.
A 14-year-old suffered minor injuries after she fell from a theme park attraction at Six Flags Great Escape on Saturday.
Girl, 4, sexually assaulted after teen crawls through her bedroom window: police
A 15-year-old has been arrested for allegedly climbing into a New York City home and sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl, police said Tuesday.
A 15-year-old has been arrested for allegedly climbing into a New York City home and sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl, police said Tuesday.
Boy saves mom by stabbing intruder
An 11-year-old boy came to his mom's rescue Tuesday evening when an intruder attacked them inside their Bronx home.
An 11-year-old boy came to his mom's rescue Tuesday evening when an intruder attacked them inside their Bronx home.
Man who snapped viral 'This is my America' photo receiving death threats
BROOKLYN — A viral photo captured aboard a New York City train features a Hasidic couple who scooted over to give a Muslim woman enough room to nurse her child.Brooklyn resident Jackie Summers called his photo “my America.”“With the climate that we’re living in – politically right now – there are elements that are trying to divide us,” he told PIX11 News. “This should be how every day should be - we shouldn’t have to think whether or not someone worships the same God, looks the same way.”After sharing it on social media on Easter Sunday, the photo hit viral status and the reception — for the most part — was positive until a few days later when the tide had turned.“ morning I woke up and looked at my Twitter, a lot of white nationalists, and there’s no other word to put it but Nazis, were threatening violence and were threatening my life,” he said.“I think there are people who are threatened by the idea that oppressed people could work together to solve problems,” Summers explained. “If we work together, we’re pretty much unstoppable and that’s upsetting to certain folks and that’s OK.”Summers, who is a contributing writer for the “Good Men Project” — a blog that addresses social issues pertaining to masculinity – has been the target of cyber trolls in the past.
BROOKLYN — A viral photo captured aboard a New York City train features a Hasidic couple who scooted over to give a Muslim woman enough room to nurse her child.Brooklyn resident Jackie Summers called his photo “my America.”“With the climate that we’re living in – politically right now – there are elements that are trying to divide us,” he told PIX11 News. “This should be how every day should be - we shouldn’t have to think whether or not someone worships the same God, looks the same way.”After sharing it on social media on Easter Sunday, the photo hit viral status and the reception — for the most part — was positive until a few days later when the tide had turned.“ morning I woke up and looked at my Twitter, a lot of white nationalists, and there’s no other word to put it but Nazis, were threatening violence and were threatening my life,” he said.“I think there are people who are threatened by the idea that oppressed people could work together to solve problems,” Summers explained. “If we work together, we’re pretty much unstoppable and that’s upsetting to certain folks and that’s OK.”Summers, who is a contributing writer for the “Good Men Project” — a blog that addresses social issues pertaining to masculinity – has been the target of cyber trolls in the past.
He's how tall? Birth stats out for April the giraffe's calf
April the giraffe's calf is nursing strongly and his mother is recovering "perfectly," said officials with Animal Adventure Park on Sunday after a morning veterinarian check with the newborn.
April the giraffe's calf is nursing strongly and his mother is recovering "perfectly," said officials with Animal Adventure Park on Sunday after a morning veterinarian check with the newborn.
Dog used as drug mule to smuggle $1 million worth of heroin
A dog was allegedly used as a drug mule to traffic more than $1 million worth of heroin to New York City, the Queens District Attorney said Monday.
A dog was allegedly used as a drug mule to traffic more than $1 million worth of heroin to New York City, the Queens District Attorney said Monday.
'Fearless Girl' statue opposite bull stays through February 2018
The mayor said the political turmoil surrounding Republican President Donald Trump makes the endearing child particularly relevant.
The mayor said the political turmoil surrounding Republican President Donald Trump makes the endearing child particularly relevant.
Northeast blizzard could dump 18 inches of snow on New York
NEW YORK — The Northeast is bracing for winter's last hurrah — a blizzard expected to sweep the New York region starting Monday with possibly the season's biggest snowstorm dumping up to 18 inches on Central Park.
NEW YORK — The Northeast is bracing for winter's last hurrah — a blizzard expected to sweep the New York region starting Monday with possibly the season's biggest snowstorm dumping up to 18 inches on Central Park.
Video: Chairs fly as wild brawl breaks out in New York City restaurant
A bar closed early Friday after a vicious, chair-throwing brawl broke out at the Bronx, New York, family restaurant the night before.
A bar closed early Friday after a vicious, chair-throwing brawl broke out at the Bronx, New York, family restaurant the night before.
Man uses machete to fight masked burglar – then realizes it's his nephew: police
A machete-wielding New York City homeowner fought off a masked burglar, badly injuring him during an alleged home invasion Friday before discovering that the man was his own nephew.
A machete-wielding New York City homeowner fought off a masked burglar, badly injuring him during an alleged home invasion Friday before discovering that the man was his own nephew.
Inmates busted after Instagram post from New York jail goes viral
NEW YORK — In an expletive-ridden cellphone video obtained by WPIX-TV, four inmates inside what sources say is a New York City jail boast about how they are able to film inside, among other things.The video was posted on Dec. 19 to Normin McKenny's Instagram page, where it has been viewed over 14,000 times.
NEW YORK — In an expletive-ridden cellphone video obtained by WPIX-TV, four inmates inside what sources say is a New York City jail boast about how they are able to film inside, among other things.The video was posted on Dec. 19 to Normin McKenny's Instagram page, where it has been viewed over 14,000 times.
Officer jumps into moving car to save toddler from allegedly impaired mom
A Highway Patrol officer jumped into a moving car to save a toddler and arrest the child's allegedly impaired mother Thursday afternoon, New York authorities said.
A Highway Patrol officer jumped into a moving car to save a toddler and arrest the child's allegedly impaired mother Thursday afternoon, New York authorities said.
Ailing humpback whale stuck in New York bay is euthanized
An ailing 25-foot humpback whale that became grounded on a sandbar off New York has been euthanized.
An ailing 25-foot humpback whale that became grounded on a sandbar off New York has been euthanized.
Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch playground vandalized with swastika
A Brooklyn playground named for the late Beastie Boys' star Adam Yauch had been vandalized with swastikas and the words "Go Trump!"
A Brooklyn playground named for the late Beastie Boys' star Adam Yauch had been vandalized with swastikas and the words "Go Trump!"
Infant falls to death when stroller tumbles down elevator shaft in New York
A 6-week-old girl died after falling down an elevator shaft in Coney Island on Thursday morning, police said.
A 6-week-old girl died after falling down an elevator shaft in Coney Island on Thursday morning, police said.
'I'm the NY Bomber': FBI investigating online manifesto claiming responsibility for Chelsea explosion
A person has claimed responsibility for detonating an explosive in New York's Chelsea neighborhood Saturday night. Police confirmed Sunday that they are aware of the manifesto and are investigating its validity.
A person has claimed responsibility for detonating an explosive in New York's Chelsea neighborhood Saturday night. Police confirmed Sunday that they are aware of the manifesto and are investigating its validity.
At least 29 injured after explosion in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says early indications are that the explosion "was an intentional act."
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says early indications are that the explosion "was an intentional act."