WPIX-TV (New York, NY)

WPIX (channel 11) is a TV station based in New York City, USA, and acts as the unofficial flagship for The CW network. It is owned by Mission Broadcasting and is run by Nexstar Media Group, which is the majority owner of CW, through a local marketing agreement (LMA). Established in 1948, WPIX has its studios and offices in the Daily News Building, situated on East 42nd Street, often referred to as "11 WPIX Plaza," in Midtown Manhattan. The station broadcasts from its transmitter located at the iconic Empire State Building.

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English

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#36663

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#7090

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#206

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NJ wildfire has potential to burn for several more days due to lack of rain

8 hours ago | pix11.com | Erin Pflaumer |Justin Finch

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (PIX11) – The wildfire ravaging parts of New Jersey has now scorched more than 13,000 acres and has the potential to burn for at least several more days, according to the state’s Forest Fire Service. Officials said the Jones Road Wildfire, which started in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area, is roughly 50% contained.
Protester paints over presidential plaque in NYC Trump Tower

1 day ago | pix11.com | Emily Rahhal

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – A climate protester painted over a presidential plaque inside Trump Tower Wednesday afternoon, protesting the current “climate collapse,” organizers said. Video shows a protester on his knees in front of a plaque that reads “President of the United States Donald J. Trump,” covered in neon green paint that reads “USA.” Video then shows the protester being restrained and escorted out of the building. Organizers with Extinction Rebellion said the paint was removable chalk.
Get a $1 slice from these NYC pizzerias for a limited time

1 day ago | pix11.com | Emily Rahhal

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – The $1 slice is back at these New York City pizzerias that sell slices for $3-$4. From Tuesday to May 20, some 47 New York City pizzerias are offering $1 cheese pizza slices through Seamless. The restaurants include beloved chains like Gotham Pizza, where a cheese slice is normally $3, and Rocco Pizza, where slices are usually $4. Slices will also be $1 at seven Marinara Pizza locations, where slices are normally $4, and 2 Bro’s Pizza.
Video shows NJ wildfire burning through Ocean County

1 day ago | pix11.com | Emily Rahhal |Jim Vasil

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. (PIX11) – Videos from New Jersey officials show a massive, 11,500-acre wildfire burning through Ocean County on Tuesday. The fire broke out early Tuesday evening and grew to 11,500 acres by Wednesday morning, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. The blaze is 30% contained, officials said. The fire is burning in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area near the Ocean, Lacey and Barnegat Townships, officials said.
It’s the last week to see the Orchid Show at NY Botanical Garden

1 day ago | pix11.com | Emily Rahhal

BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – It’s the last week to see thousands of bright flowers at New York Botanical Garden’s annual orchid show. “The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism” opened in February and will close on Sunday after two late-night events on Friday and Saturday. Thousands of multi-colored flowers have taken over the botanical garden, arranged in vibrant displays with cacti and trees to mimic “the vibrant setting of Mexico,” according to the garden’s website.
Sunny skies, temps in mid-70s in NY and NJ

1 day ago | pix11.com | Joe Punday

NEW YORK (PIX11) – High pressure will dominate the weather for the region today before moving offshore later this week. We can expect mostly sunny skies this afternoon with temperatures that will remain above average. The high will be 77 in the city and mid to upper-70s in the suburbs. Thursday will be mostly sunny and pleasant with a high of 73 in the city and low to mid-70s in the suburbs.
StreetEasy lists affordable NYC apartments for first-time buyers under $200,000

1 day ago | pix11.com | Matthew Euzarraga

NEW YORK (PIX11) – The median asking price for a home in the city exceeds $700,000, according to a study published by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander. Alternatively, the average cost of purchasing a home in the United States was nearly $500,000, according to Statista. For first-time homebuyers in the Big Apple, purchasing a home might seem like a daunting task. Fortunately, StreetEasy has numerous apartments listed for $200,000 and below.
Have a one-of-a-kind conversation at Grand Central Terminal’s ‘Whispering Gallery’

2 days ago | pix11.com | Matthew Euzarraga

MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – Did you know you can have a one-of-a-kind conversation in New York across an arch at Grand Central Terminal? Whisper, say, or sing something, and someone 30 feet away can hear you. One person stands at the end of one arch and whispers into the wall so that the person on the other side can hear them, according to Away MTA. This little fun thing that tourists and New Yorkers can experience is called the Whispering Gallery.
27 accused Tren de Aragua members charged in NYC: Prosecutors

2 days ago | pix11.com | Emily Rahhal

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – Federal prosecutors have charged 27 people with accused ties to the Tren de Aragua organization, officials announced Tuesday. It’s the first time federal RICO charges have been brought against accused members of the gang, according to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch. “This is a massive takedown,” Tisch said. The “takedown” was a collaboration between federal and local law enforcement, according to Border Czar Tom Homan. This is a developing story.
61% of NY voters support a cellphone ban in schools: Poll

2 days ago | pix11.com | Emily Rahhal

NEW YORK (PIX11) – A majority of New York voters support a cellphone ban in public schools, according to new polling from Siena College Research Institute. Some 61% of all voters support the ban on cellphone use in K-12 schools, which is part of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2026 budget. The budget was due on April 1, but has not yet been passed. Siena College’s polling released Tuesday reveals broad, bipartisan support.