Ben Mitchell

South Burlington

Digital Content Producer at WVNY-TV (Colchester, VT)

Digital Content Producer at WFFF-TV (Colchester, VT)

Digital Content Producer at WTEN-TV (Albany, NY)

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Measles case confirmed in Suffolk County, marking first outside New York City

2 months ago | localsyr.com | Ben Mitchell

SUFFOLK COUNTY, Long Island (PIX11) — A highly contagious illness that can cause pneumonia, swelling of the brain, miscarriage, and even death, has now been confirmed outside of New York City. A child under the age of 5 who resides in Suffolk County was confirmed to have measles, according to the New York State Department of Health. This marks the third case of measles in New York this year and the first case outside of New York City.
15 injured, 1 seriously, officials say

2 months ago | mychamplainvalley.com | Ben Mitchell |Erin Pflaumer |Kala Rama

Posted: Mar 11, 2025 / 08:15 AM EDT Updated: Mar 11, 2025 / 08:16 AM EDT MONTVALE, N.J. (WPIX) – At least 14 juveniles were injured when a school bus overturned on the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey on Monday, officials said. The crash happened in Montvale around 7:40 p.m., according to authorities.
Invasive Asian jumping worms in your backyard: Things to know

Feb 27, 2025 | localsyr.com | Ben Mitchell

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Spring is in the air! Warmer temperatures have enveloped the tri-state area – but along with the heat come a few unsettling creepy crawlers. One invasive crawler that will begin hatching from its cocoon as temperatures linger in the 50s is a worm that can “jump” in the air.
2 arrested in connection to string of high-end burglaries, including one at Joe Burrow's home

Feb 4, 2025 | mychamplainvalley.com | Ben Mitchell |Anthony DiLorenzo |Addy Bink

MANHATTAN, N.Y. (WPIX) — Two men are in custody in connection to numerous burglaries “targeting wealthier neighborhoods,” including the home of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, sources tell Nexstar’s WPIX. Dimitriy Nezhinskiy, 43, of North Bergen, New Jersey, and Juan Villar, 48, of Queens, are accused of receiving luxury items from burglaries across multiple states and running a fencing operation in Manhattan, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
New York Gov. Hochul proposes statewide classroom cell phone ban

Jan 22, 2025 | mychamplainvalley.com | Ben Mitchell

Posted: Jan 22, 2025 / 08:18 AM EST Updated: Jan 22, 2025 / 08:18 AM EST SHARE NEW YORK (PIX11) — During the unveiling of the fiscal year 2026 executive budget, Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed a statewide policy to ban cell phones from classrooms.
Family of Luigi Mangione speaks out following arrest and arraignment

Dec 9, 2024 | mychamplainvalley.com | Ben Mitchell |Anthony DiLorenzo

Posted: Dec 9, 2024 / 11:10 PM EST Updated: Dec 9, 2024 / 11:10 PM EST SHARE NEW YORK (WPIX) – The family of Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, has released a statement following his arrest on Monday. “Our family is shocked and devastated by Luigi’s arrest. We offer our prayers to the family of Brian Thompson and we ask people to pray for all involved. We are devastated by this news,” Delegate Nino Mangione, the...
Get paid $2,500 to watch Christmas movies

Nov 13, 2024 | mychamplainvalley.com | Ben Mitchell

NEW YORK (WPIX) – Feeling the holiday spirit? What if we said you could be paid to watch your favorite holiday movies? CableTV.com, an online platform that provides cable information, news, and access to new customer discounts, is looking to fill its Chief of Cheer position. The job pays $2,500 to watch 25 holiday movies within 25 days. The Chief of Cheer will also receive year-long subscriptions to DIRECTV Stream, Prime Video, Netflix, Max, Hulu, Apple TV+, Disney+, and Hallmark+.
Kirsten Gillibrand wins reelection for US Senate in NY

Nov 5, 2024 | news10.com | Ben Mitchell

Posted: Nov 5, 2024 / 09:09 PM EST Updated: Nov 5, 2024 / 09:11 PM EST SHARE NEW YORK (PIX11) – Incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand has won reelection for the U.S. Senate in New York, defeating Republican challenger Mike Sapraicone. The 15-year senator campaigned on securing abortion rights and term limits for Supreme Court justices, among other key issues.
Kirsten Gillibrand wins reelection for US Senate in NY

Nov 5, 2024 | rochesterfirst.com | Ben Mitchell

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand has won reelection for the U.S. Senate in New York, defeating Republican challenger Mike Sapraicone. The 15-year senator campaigned on securing abortion rights and term limits for Supreme Court justices, among other key issues. An Albany native, Gillibrand assumed office in 2009. The New York senator supports a 20-year term limit for senators. If legislation passes, this will be her final term. Gillibrand also supports codifying Roe v.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand wins reelection in New York

Nov 5, 2024 | yahoo.com | Ben Mitchell

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand has won reelection for the U.S. Senate in New York, defeating Republican challenger Mike Sapraicone. The 15-year senator campaigned on securing abortion rights and term limits for Supreme Court justices, among other key issues. Click here for election results An Albany native, Gillibrand assumed office in 2009. The New York senator supports a 20-year term limit for senators. If legislation passes, this will be her final term.