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'Turning open streets into habitats': Bee hotels create safety for at-risk bees in NYC

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- New York City is battling collapsing bee colonies by installing bee hotels and bunkers for at-risk bee populations around the city, the Department of Transportation announced on Thursday.  “Turning public plazas and open streets into habitats for at-risk bees is brilliant ...

Unpacking the truth of antisemitism on college campuses

Colleges have become a flashpoint in discussions about rising antisemitism. But some on those campuses say the alarm from politicians and groups distorts reality and their motives should be examined.

NYPD officer acquitted in 2021 assault in NYC Apple store

MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) --- An NYPD cop who was accused of punching a customer in a Manhattan Apple store two years ago was found not guilty on Thursday, authorities said. In July 2023, Officer Salvatore Provenzano was indicted for assault after he was accused of slapping a man who was not ...

Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction is overturned by New York's top court

NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, reversing a landmark ruling of the #MeToo era. The court found the trial judge unfairly allowed testimony against the ex-movie mogul based on allegations that weren’t part of the ...

University of Southern California Confronts an Unfamiliar Era of Protest

The 144-year-old Los Angeles institution has not had a reputation for campus activism, but it now finds itself embroiled in controversies over the war in Gaza.

Bronx mom accused of killing 6-year-old daughter in NYCHA complex

THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) --- A Bronx mother is accused of killing her 6-year-old daughter in their NYCHA apartment last year, police said Thursday. Lynija Eason Kumar, 27, was arrested and charged with murder and manslaughter in connection to the May 26, 2023 incident, according to the NYPD. The ...

Judge Sentences Man Who Fatally Shot NFL Star

'Mr. Hayes, you ruined my life. You took my father away from me'

Flint's image a decade after its water crisis

A decade ago, the Flint, Mich., lead tainted drinking water crisis began. Ten years later, the city's tap water has improved but the city's image remains tainted.

U.S.C. Cancels Its Main Graduation Ceremony, Citing Security Concerns

There have been student protests and arrests, as well as controversy over the school’s decision to cancel the speech of its valedictorian.

Hamas video shows Bay Area-born hostage alive but missing hand

Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was taken hostage by Hamas last year, was born in Berkeley.

Four, Including a Pregnant Teen, Die in Fiery Crash During Police Chase

The state police in Pennsylvania were pursuing the car in connection with thefts in the area.

Multiplex Cinemas closing Bronx location, 2 others in NYC

BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – The Bronx’s Multiplex Cinemas location will close permanently at the end of May, making it the third Multiplex location to shutter in just two months. The Concourse Plaza theater on East 161st Street will shut its doors on May 28. It was not immediately clear why the ...

Donald Trump manages partial victory in Supreme Court as hush money case rumbles on

Donald Trump managed a partial victory in the Supreme Court today, as justices delayed any potential decision on his immunity case over election riots.

Why experts say inflation is relatively low but voters feel differently

Grocery prices are a key component of any household budget, and rising food prices can sour the electorate's mood.

How DeSantis' immigration laws may be backfiring

Last year, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a strict immigration law making it harder to hire undocumented workers. But like much of the country, Florida is dealing with a tight labor market and some employers are struggling to find workers. NPR's Jasmine Garsd reports on how the law ...

New federal rule would bar 'noncompete' agreements for most employees

Three tennis players can't seem to quit each other in 'Challengers'

Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor star in Luca Guadagnino's Challengers, a romantic, tennis-centered screwball dramedy.

Three years for man who helped set CTA van on fire during 2020 riots

Emergency flights for pregnant patients up sharply in Idaho under strict abortion law

The number of people needing flights out of Idaho for emergency abortions is up sharply since the state's abortion ban took effect.

The Supreme Court Hints at a Break for Trump

The justices could issue a ruling that would make a trial in the Jan. 6 case unlikely before the election.

NYU Hospital on Long Island performs miraculous surgery

MINEOLA, Long Island (PIX11) -- A special day Thursday at NYU Langone Hospital Mineola. Baby Kennedy was born with a cleft palette. She reunited with doctors who performed the miraculous surgery on her. The 3-week-old preemie was diagnosed with a condition where her small jaw caused her tongue ...

Breaking Down Joe Biden’s Claim About School Shootings

In an April 20 post shared on X, President Joe Biden claimed over 400 school shootings have occurred since the Columbine High School massacre in 1999, resulting in over 370,000 students being exposed to gun violence. Since Columbine, over 400 school shootings – from Newtown to Parkland ...

La ciudad de Nueva York ofrece clases de inglés gratis

You can read the English version of this story here. NUEVA YORK (PIX11) – La ciudad de Nueva York, ofrece clases para inmigrantes que quieran aprender inglés. We Speak NYC, es un programa para personas de 16 años en adelante que quieran aprender inglés conversacional. El programa tendrá ...

Arizona becomes fourth state to indict fake electors

NPR Scott Detrow talks with law expert Ned Foley on how nearly three dozen so-called fake electors have been charged for signing documents falsely claiming Trump won their states in 2020.

U.S. to Withdraw Troops From Chad

The departure of U.S. military personnel in Chad and Niger comes as both countries are turning away from years of cooperation with the United States and forming partnerships with Russia.