Ben Mitchell

1 day ago | pix11.com | Emily Rahhal |Ben Mitchell

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — Public advocate candidates will take the debate stage tonight to answer key questions about their campaigns, mayoral accountability and affordability. The live, 60-minute debate starts at 7 p.m. and airs across multiple platforms, including WPIX11.1, PIX11+ and PIX11.com. Incumbent Jumaane Williams will take on state Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar, both fighting for your vote in the Democratic primary.

1 day ago | pix11.com | Ben Mitchell

NEW YORK (PIX11) — The MTA is looking to fill vacancies in the Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority and MTA Bus Company. The listing below can be found on the MTA Career Center website. Bus Mechanic’s Helper (Cleaner/Maintainer’s Helper)Job duties include cleaning, sweeping, and washing buses, depots, garages, shops, and other MaBSTOA/MTA bus facilities. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license. Qualified applicants will be randomly selected to take an assessment.

2 days ago | pix11.com | Ben Mitchell

NEW YORK (PIX11) — In a recent effort to ensure safer city streets, Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday that a proposed citywide speed limit will be established for all e-bikes and e-scooters. “Our administration is saying enough is enough: We are implementing a new 15-mile-per-hour speed limit for e-bikes and e-scooters that will make our streets safer,” said Adams. E-bikes have generated controversy, particularly among residents who question the potential dangers they pose to pedestrian safety.

2 days ago | pix11.com | Ben Mitchell

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Are you looking for seasonal jobs for the summer? The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation is hiring for various positions, including recreation programming and maintenance operations. There may be multiple openings depending on the listing. Click on the links below to learn more about the positions.

2 days ago | pix11.com | Ben Mitchell

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Have you noticed delays in charges appearing in your OMNY account? According to the MTA, temporary software updates were causing the delays, which have since been resolved. MTA Chief Customer Officer Shanifah Rieara sent PIX11 News the following statement: ““We understand the concerns some customers have had related to delays in charges appearing on accounts for trips taken.