Kiran Dhillon

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NYC Reporter at WPIX-TV (New York, NY)

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Thousands celebrate Sikh Day Parade in Manhattan

1 month ago | pix11.com | Kiran Dhillon

NEW YORK (PIX11) – The 37th annual Sikh Day Parade took place in Manhattan on Saturday. Thousands of Sikhs marched down Madison Avenue during the annual Sikh Day Parade. Paul Hans attended with his family. “This makes me feel more connected with the community here. There are people from NJ, NY, Washington, Virginia, and it makes you feel not alone and that you’re part of something bigger,” said one participant.
Community rallies around Queens families displaced by Easter fire

1 month ago | pix11.com | Kiran Dhillon

QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A raging fire in Queens has forced several families out of their homes. Now, the community is coming together to help those who have been displaced. As hot orange flames fed off these buildings and thick block smoke billowed into the air, residents rushed to get out. Miyuki Yoshida lives on the second floor of the building at the corner of 31st Avenue and 23rd Street.
Community rallies around Queens families displaced by Easter fire

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kiran Dhillon

QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A raging fire in Queens has forced several families out of their homes. Now, the community is coming together to help those who have been displaced. More Local News As hot orange flames fed off these buildings and thick block smoke billowed into the air, residents rushed to get out. Miyuki Yoshida lives on the second floor of the building at the corner of 31st Avenue and 23rd Street.
NYC’s outdoor dining rollout has been ‘disastrous’: council member

1 month ago | pix11.com | Emily Rahhal |Kiran Dhillon

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – New York City has seen around 10,000 fewer restaurants using outdoor dining setups since the pandemic relaxed regulations, stakeholders said at a hearing Wednesday. Outdoor dining season started on April 1 with a new set of rules adopted in 2023. As of Wednesday, 2,600 of 3,200 outdoor dining applicants have been approved to operate, including 800 that have conditional approval, according to a spokesperson for the Department of Transportation.
100-year-old hardware shop in Queens has been family-run for generations

1 month ago | pix11.com | Kiran Dhillon

QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A family-owned hardware shop in Queens just celebrated its 100th birthday. Now, the community is honoring the generations-old business. When you walk into Bartunek Hardware in Astoria, the nostalgia is heavy. Memories are scattered throughout. Henry Bartunek, a handyman, opened the store in January 1925, running it for decades with his wife, Lilly. Their son Eddie grew up in the shop before taking it over himself with his wife, June.
100-year-old hardware shop in Queens has been family-run for generations

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kiran Dhillon

QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A family-owned hardware shop in Queens just celebrated its 100th birthday. Now, the community is honoring the generations-old business. When you walk into Bartunek Hardware in Astoria, the nostalgia is heavy. Memories are scattered throughout. More Local News Henry Bartunek, a handyman, opened the store in January 1925, running it for decades with his wife, Lilly. Their son Eddie grew up in the shop before taking it over himself with his wife, June.
New bagel shop to open in former Absolute Bagels location on Upper West Side

1 month ago | pix11.com | Kiran Dhillon

UPPER WEST SIDE, Manhattan (PIX11) — A new bagel shop on Manhattan’s Upper West Side is in the works. It’s set to replace an iconic business that had been there for nearly 40 years. A steady stream of Upper West Siders walked past the new signage outside the former location for Absolute Bagels with curiosity on Wednesday. Many neighbors say the closure in December left a hole in the community. “Best bagel in New York City,” said Upper West Side resident Mark Fleischman.
New bagel shop to open in former Absolute Bagels location on Upper West Side

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kiran Dhillon

Kiran DhillonWed, April 16, 2025 at 10:16 PM UTC2 min readUPPER WEST SIDE, Manhattan (PIX11) — A new bagel shop on Manhattan’s Upper West Side is in the works. It’s set to replace an iconic business that had been there for nearly 40 years. A steady stream of Upper West Siders walked past the new signage outside the former location for Absolute Bagels with curiosity on Wednesday. Many neighbors say the closure in December left a hole in the community.
Cat cafe in Queens helps strays, rescues get adopted

1 month ago | pix11.com | Kiran Dhillon

QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A cat cafe that just opened in Flushing, Queens, is already garnering a ton of interest. It comes with a mission to help foster the stray cats it houses. Kokoro Cat Café opened in March. It’s the brainchild of New York couple Dragon Peng and Sherry Jiang. Cat lovers themselves, the two were inspired after a trip to Japan. “We went to one and thought, why can’t we bring this over to the states?” Peng said. Business is booming.
Cat cafe in Queens helps strays, rescues get adopted

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kiran Dhillon

Kiran DhillonTue, April 15, 2025 at 10:53 PM UTC2 min readQUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A cat cafe that just opened in Flushing, Queens, is already garnering a ton of interest. It comes with a mission to help foster the stray cats it houses. Kokoro Cat Café opened in March. It’s the brainchild of New York couple Dragon Peng and Sherry Jiang. Cat lovers themselves, the two were inspired after a trip to Japan.