Eliecer Marte

New York

General Assignment Reporter at WPIX-TV (New York, NY)

Emmy® Telly & GLAAD Award winner. |Journalist |Producer |Speaker |Author ✍🏼📕 #Confidencias. @univmiami alumnus. Bilingual 🇩🇴

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Rent-stabilized tenants rally for rent freeze in NYC

1 week ago | pix11.com | Eliecer Marte

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NYC tenants rally for rent freeze, urge Rent Guidelines Board to act

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Eliecer Marte

NEW YORK (PIX11) — The Rent Guidelines Board is getting closer to voting on whether rent-stabilized tenants will get a rent increase or not. Meanwhile, dozens of people rallied outside the RGB’s Manhattan hearing Tuesday evening, saying 300,000 rent-stabilized tenants in Manhattan would benefit from a rent freeze. More Local News The RGB is expected to vote on June 30th. “Here to stay and here to fight,” chanted dozens of rent-stabilized tenants. But it wasn’t just about rent.
Astoria businesses clash over proposed bike lane safety plan

1 week ago | pix11.com | Eliecer Marte

ASTORIA, Queens (PIX11) — Those against a protected bike lane in Astoria call the plan dangerous. They argue that, in addition to significant safety risks for road users, it is going to cause irreversible damage to local businesses. It is not a fight against street safety, they say. It’s a fight to protect their livelihoods, small businesses, and the community that makes up 31st Street in Astoria, Queens.
Craft beer, music and animals as 'Brew at the Zoo' fest returns

2 weeks ago | pix11.com | Eliecer Marte

THE BRONX (PIX11) — One of New York City’s wildest summer traditions is back, “Brew at the Zoo” returned to the Bronx Zoo on Friday. The Bronx Zoo attracts many visitors daily but on Friday evening, hundreds of people came and it wasn’t for the animals. They were there for “Brew at the Zoo,” screamed one of the attendeesWith 60 pouring stations and 20 food vendors, brew at the zoo attendees had over 100 varieties of beer, wine, seltzer, and non-alcoholic beverages to choose from.
‘No ICE’: Protests continue in Lower Manhattan

2 weeks ago | pix11.com | Eliecer Marte

MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Another protest against ICE was held in Lower Manhattan Wednesday evening. This time, a peaceful demonstration was held in Foley Square with a smaller crowd compared to the thousands that gathered Tuesday night. But the message remains strong, “No ICE.”This was Brian G’s fourth protest this week:“I was born and raised in Brooklyn. New York could be the next LA, and I think we need to stand up and fight and not let that happen,” said Brian.
Tenants say they are being seen as profit and not people

2 weeks ago | pix11.com | Eliecer Marte

NEW YORK (PIX11) — The Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) is getting ready to vote on June 30 on a possible rent increase for the 2.4 million rent-stabilized tenants in the city. Frustrated tenants in Brooklyn made it loud and clear Monday night that they cannot afford to pay one more penny on rent. According to the NY State Tenant Block, just in Brooklyn, more than 700,000 rent-stabilized residents would benefit from a rent freeze. Esteban Giron is among them.
Queens Pride Parade highlights LGBTQ+ rights and unity

3 weeks ago | pix11.com | Eliecer Marte

QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — The beginning of Pride Month kicked off with the 33rd annual Queens Pride Parade, the second-oldest pride parade in the city. This year’s celebration also included direct messages to the Trump administration. 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights, Queens, was filled with colors, music, and Pride Sunday afternoon. “Love everyone, love everybody,” shouted one of the attendees. A message of love along with this year’s theme, defiant Joy and Unity.
‘It’s chilly’: NJ visitors brave chilly Memorial Day weekend at the shore

1 month ago | pix11.com | Eliecer Marte

NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — The weekend forecast didn’t exactly scream “kickoff to summer.” “The start, I hope it gets warmer,” said Madison as she was walking on the Asbury Park boardwalk. But this Memorial Day came with good weather, following some days that did not feel like the unofficial start of the summer. “It was freezing just last week,” said Mady Bradevry. “Good family time for Memorial Day,” added another visitor.
‘It’s chilly’: NJ visitors brave chilly Memorial Day weekend at the shore

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Eliecer Marte

NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — The weekend forecast didn’t exactly scream “kickoff to summer.”“The start, I hope it gets warmer,” said Madison as she was walking on the Asbury Park boardwalk. More Local News But this Memorial Day came with good weather, following some days that did not feel like the unofficial start of the summer. “It was freezing just last week,” said Mady Bradevry. “Good family time for Memorial Day,” added another visitor.
PATH riders and elected officials call for better service

1 month ago | pix11.com | Eliecer Marte

NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — Members of Hudson County Complete Streets tell PIX11 News that although the population in both Hudson and Essex counties has increased over the years, the PATH is running less frequently. “I couldn’t handle the commute time anymore,” said Stephanie Martinez from North Bergen, who has been riding the path her whole life. Last year, Martinez decided to move to Newark after getting a job, because she found that taking the PATH was so infuriating.