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a day ago
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Man identified after deadly shooting on playground in the Bronx
SOUTH BRONX, The Bronx (PIX11) — A man has been identified after he was fatally shot on a playground in the Bronx on Friday, according to police. Authorities say Irvin Provitt, 21, was killed just after noon on Friday in Crotona Park near East 173 Street. More Crime News Emergency teams found the 21-year-old with a gunshot wound to the head and pronounced him dead at the scene, officials report. Police say they're looking for two people who were seen running away from the park after the incident. Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of her work can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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City on Long Island closes beaches due to school cutting rumors
LONG BEACH, N.Y. (PIX11) — Beaches along the City of Long Beach were closed Friday after rumors that students from nearby schools would be cutting classes, according to the local police department. The beaches were closed out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of the residents' safety, the announcement said on Facebook. More Local News The Long Beach Police Department also partnered with authorities from Nassau County and the MTA for additional resources. The move came after a 16-year-old was shot in Long Beach during 'skip-school day' in 2024. Local residents say thousands of kids flood the boardwalk on what's known as 'Senior Skip Day.' The event has happened every year in the area for at least three years. This is a developing story. Please refresh the page for updates. Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of her work can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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Street closures in NYC for parades and festivals this weekend
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — Spring is in full swing in New York City with Pride Month just around the corner and to celebrate a number of festivals and parades with take over the streets throughout the weekend. Among some of the events happening on Saturday and Sunday include the following. Times Square Springfest – A 10-block spring street fair held along Seventh Avenue Street closures: Seventh Avenue between 47th Street and 57th Street – The 35th annual celebration of Filipino culture on Madison Avenue. Kicks off at 8 a.m. with a flag-raising ceremony and mass and wraps up with a street fair finishing at 6 p.m. Street Closures Formation:37th and 38th Street between Fifth Avenue and Park Avenue36th Street between Madison Avenue and Fifth Avenue Route:Madison Avenue between 27th Street and 38th Street Dispersal:27th Street between Fifth Avenue and Park Avenue Festival:Madison Avenue between 24th Street and 26th Street26th Street between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue – The fourth annual cultural event held in Midtown along Sixth Avenue. The parade will step off at 12 p.m. and wrap up at 3 p.m. Street Closures: Formation:44th Street between Fifth Avenue and Seventh Avenue45th Street between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue Route:6th Avenue between 44th Street and 55th Street Dispersal:55th Street between Fifth Avenue and Seventh Avenue Fun on Fifth Ave Festival – Run by the non-profit organization Bay Ridge Fifth Ave Business Improvement District, the event promotes the economic and cultural diversity of the neighborhood. The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Street closures: Fifth Avenue between Bay Ridge Avenue and 85th Street – The event celebrates the 59th anniversary of Guyana's independence with a parade that kicks off at noon and wraps up with a celebration concert at 2 p.m. at 1450 Utica Ave. Street closures: FormationChurch Avenue between Brooklyn Avenue and East 35th Street RouteChurch Avenue between Brooklyn Avenue and Utica AvenueUtica Avenue between Church Avenue and Glenwood Road DispersalUtica Avenue between Glenwood Road and Farragut Road – The second oldest and second largest pride parade in New York City that's held in Jackson Heights annually on the first Sunday in June. The parade will march down 37th Avenue from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Street closures: Formation:89th Street between 35th Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue Route37th Avenue between 89th Street and 75th Street Dispersal:75th Street between 37th Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue Festival:75th to 76th Street between 37th Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue37th Road between 74th Street and 77th Street Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of her work can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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Equinox to refund New Yorkers for membership fees: AG James
NEW YORK (PIX11) — New Yorkers who may have subscribed to Equinox gyms and later had trouble canceling those memberships may see a refund coming their way, according to Attorney General Letitia James. This is a developing story. Please refresh the page for updates. Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of her work can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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Sinking boaters saved by firefighters in Queens
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A group of boaters are recovering after being narrowly saved from their sinking vessel ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Three boaters were sailing in the East River near the Whitestone Bridge last Tuesday when they suddenly hit an object and began sinking, according to the FDNY. More Local News Firefighters quickly responded to the mayday call and found the three people clinging to the sinking boat for life, one of which had a head injury, fire officials say. Emergency response teams had to make three separate trips, fighting against strong currents, to bring each person back to shore, according to a social media post from the FDNY. One person even had to be pulled from the water by FDNY divers. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State 'Combined with our firefighting experience in high-stress situations where every second counts, we worked together, stayed in our lanes, and saved lives. It was incredible teamwork. I am very proud of these guys,' said said Lt. Torres of FDNY Marine 4. All three people were treated for shock, hypothermia and other injuries before being transferred to EMS at Fort Totten. Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of her work can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
