Matthew Euzarraga

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NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – The death of a New Jersey sheriff’s officer appears to have been accidental, officials announced Friday afternoon. The victim, 29-year-old Justin Rivera, was on duty when he fell from the ninth-floor window of the Hudson County Administration Building at 595 Newark Avenue in Jersey City, officials say. The administration building was not open to the public during the incident due to an unrelated power outage, authorities said.

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NEW YORK (PIX11) – Two NYPD officers have been placed on administrative leave due to their alleged connections to the men accused of kidnapping and torturing an Italian tourist in a cryptocurrency scheme. Sources told PIX11 News on Thursday that the two officers were moonlighting as security for one or both of the suspects.

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NEW YORK (PIX11) – New Yorkers on Reddit are bonding over the things they would never do in the Big Apple. The list included activities such as swimming in the East or Hudson rivers, or heading to Central Park late at night when no one is around. These are some of the most liked comments that stood out. “New Year’s Eve. Born and raised in the South Bronx. I’d never hit that up. I can watch it on TV,” wrote Boriquasoy. “I did [it] once. Sophomore year at NYU. Never again,” JinnRummy.

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NEW YORK (PIX11)—New York City is home to the largest LGBTQIA+ Pride gathering in the world and has the largest group of gay and queer folks in the United States. As Pride Month approaches, PIX11 News has compiled a list of the best gay and queer-friendly spaces in the city by using Google to identify LGBTQIA+ bars with over 500 reviews and four stars. The Stonewall Inn- 53 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014“It was my first time ever visiting a gay bar.

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NEW YORK (PIX11)— New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Tuesday that $30 million will be allocated to transform vacant lots into green spaces. Mayor Adams also launched “We Outside Summer,” a new initiative featuring events, investments, and programs across the five boroughs to ensure a safe, enjoyable summer for New Yorkers. “We know New Yorkers across the five boroughs are looking for more places to enjoy the warmer weather with friends and loved ones,” said Mayor Adams.