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Crews respond to four-alarm fire in the Bronx

Jan 15, 2025 | news.yahoo.com | Ben Mitchell

Crews respond to four-alarm fire in the BronxCrews respond to four-alarm fire in the BronxTHE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — A four-alarm fire broke out at an apartment building in the Bronx Wednesday evening. The fire was reported on the fourth floor of a building at 3030 Heath Avenue at around 5:56 p.m., according to the FDNY. Operations are ongoing to get the fire under control. No other information was immediately available.
Suspect sought as police investigate possible arsons across NYC

Jan 15, 2025 | yahoo.com | Ben Mitchell

MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Police are searching for a man they say intentionally started four fires across New York City on Friday. The first fire was started around 2:20 a.m. in front of 254 Broadway, damaging an NYPD emergency vehicle, according to the NYPD. More Local News The man is accused of starting three additional fires afterward. At 2:35 a.m., a fire was started in front of 14 Murray St., damaging an unoccupied vehicle, according to the NYPD.
Unlicensed cannabis shop in Queens shut down, $38K marijuana seized

Jan 14, 2025 | yahoo.com | Ben Mitchell

QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — An unlicensed cannabis shop blocks away from Yellowstone Park and Russell Sage Junior High School in Forest Hills was shuttered Friday. Approximately $38,200 worth of marijuana was seized during a search, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced. More Local News Surveillance showed illegal sales of cannabis through a roll-down gate at The Smoke House at 103-17 Queens Boulevard.
Man, 64, found dead inside private ambulette: NYPD

Jan 13, 2025 | yahoo.com | Ben Mitchell

Ben MitchellTue, January 14, 2025 at 1:11 AM UTC1 min readMan, 64, found dead inside private ambulette: NYPDCASTLE HILL, Bronx (PIX11) — An investigation is underway after a man was found dead inside a private ambulette in the Bronx Monday morning. Police say they received a 911 call and responded to 201 Castle Hill Avenue around 10:29 a.m. More Local News An unresponsive 64-year-old man with trauma about the body was located, according to the NYPD. EMS pronounced the man dead at the scene.
Knife-wielding man on a scooter wanted for robberies in Brooklyn: NYPD

Jan 13, 2025 | yahoo.com | Ben Mitchell

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — A search is underway after 11 men were reportedly robbed by an armed suspect riding a motorized scooter in Brooklyn. The incidents happened in November and December in Bushwick, Cypress Hills, and Ridgewood. More Local News Police say the suspect was riding on a dark-colored motorized scooter and targeted cellphones, cash, and jewelry. The robberies mostly happened late at night or in the early morning hours.
Flu cases up 25% in Manhattan, 19% statewide: NYSDOH

Jan 12, 2025 | yahoo.com | Ben Mitchell

MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Flu season is in full force. Recent data from the New York State Department of Health shows that reported flu cases have increased 19% statewide, with significant spikes across New York City. More Local News There were 14,042 reported cases in the five boroughs between Dec. 28 and Jan. 4, according to the Department of Health. Staten Island was the only borough to report fewer cases. AdvertisementSee the table below for a breakdown of cases. BoroughReported cases (Dec.
Gov. Hochul celebrates ‘strongest year to date’ for the LIRR

Jan 12, 2025 | yahoo.com | Ben Mitchell

NEW YORK (PIX11) — The Long Island Rail Road is celebrating what Gov. Kathy Hochul calls the “strongest year to date.”Preliminary ridership statistics indicate an increase of nearly 16 percent in 2024, with ridership reaching 75.5 million compared to 65.2 million in 2023, according to the MTA. More Local News The LIRR not only experienced an increase in ridership but also achieved an on-time performance record of 95.65%.
Code Blue issued in NYC: Frigid temperatures arrive by mid-week

Jan 12, 2025 | yahoo.com | Ben Mitchell

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Although daytime temperatures are rising, overnight lows will fall below freezing for the rest of the week. Nighttime temperatures are expected to reach the mid-20s until the end of the week. The bitter cold has prompted the Department of Homeless Services to issue a Code Blue until 8 a.m. Monday. More Local News Shelters and drop-in centers will be available city-wide for the homeless and those seeking shelter. No one will be denied shelter during a Code Blue.
Off-duty NYPD School Safety Agent arrested in the Bronx: NYPD

Jan 12, 2025 | yahoo.com | Ben Mitchell

THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — An off-duty New York City employee was arrested early Sunday morning in the Bronx, according to the NYPD. Nykia Ordonez, 42, was taken into custody around 4:41 a.m. More Local News Police say Ordonez is an NYPD School Safety Agent. Ordonez was charged with criminal obstruction of breathing, criminal mischief, burglary in the third degree, and assault in the third degree.
Almost $7K worth of lottery tickets stolen in NYC: NYPD

Jan 12, 2025 | news.yahoo.com | Ben Mitchell

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Police are searching for two individuals in connection to a citywide burglary pattern involving lottery tickets. The suspects are accused of stealing lottery tickets valued at around $6.9K in Manhattan and Queens. The first incident happened on Dec. 26. Police say the two suspects entered a business at 46 8th Avenue around 8:30 p.m., acted as though they had a firearm, and took around $2,100 worth of lottery tickets. They fled in an unknown direction.