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2 hours ago
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Some NY beaches to shut down as Hurricane Erin approaches East Coast
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (PIX11) – All beaches within the Town of Hempstead will shut down this week as Hurricane Erin approaches the East Coast, according to officials. Residents will have their last chance to go swimming at any Town of Hempstead beach on Tuesday. Starting Wednesday, swimming is prohibited, but beaches will still be open. More Local News Town officials said all beaches will be closed on Thursday, with them reopening on Friday and Saturday. These are the beaches that will be affected by the closures: Atlantic Beach Estates East Atlantic Beach Park Harbor Isle Beach Hewlett Point Park Lido Beach Town Park Lido West Town Park Malibu Shore Club Town Park at Point Lookout Town Park at Sands Hurricane Erin was downgraded to a Category 3 storm on Monday as it continued to churn in the Atlantic Ocean, but the National Hurricane Center warned it could increase in strength as it continues north. The storm slammed the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico with high winds and several inches of heavy rain. While the system isn't projected to make landfall, it will be dangerous rip currents to New York and New Jersey, according to forecasters. Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 hours ago
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Backpack giveaways being held across NYC before school year starts
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Free backpacks and school supplies will be given out across New York City through late August as students prepare to go back to school. If you're a parent, you must bring your child to one of the giveaway events to get the free backpack or supplies. The back-to-school goodies will be given out while supplies last. More Local News Here's where and when backpacks and school supplies will be handed out: Brooklyn Essex Street Community Garden on Friday, Aug. 22 from noon to 3 p.m. (hosted by NYRP) P.S. 179 Kensington on Friday, Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (hosted by NIA Community Services Network) Jackie Robinson Playground on Friday, Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (hosted by Councilmember Crystal Hudson) McLeod's Community Garden on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (hosted by NYRP) Gerritsen Beach Library on Monday, Aug. 25 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (hosted by Councilmember Mercedes Narcisse) Bed-Stuy Community Garden on Friday, Aug. 29 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (hosted by NYRP) Manhattan Los Amigos Community Garden on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (hosted by NYRP) More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State The Bronx Target Bronx Community Garden on Saturday, Aug. 30 from noon to 2 p.m. (hosted by NYRP) Creston Avenue Playground on Saturday, Aug. 30 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (hosted by NYRP) Eastchester Road Community Garden on Sunday, Aug. 31 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (hosted by NYRP) State Sen. Roxanne J. Persaud is also holding her own back-to-school event on Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. School supplies will be distributed to children between the ages of 4 to 14 starting at 3 p.m. in Canarsie Park. For backpack giveaways in Queens, click here. Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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3 hours ago
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Air France flight makes emergency landing at JFK Airport
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — An Air France flight made an emergency landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport early Tuesday morning, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Flight 9 was making its way to Paris, France, when it was forced to turn around and return to JFK airport around 2:15 a.m., a spokesperson for the FAA said. More Local News The decision came after the crew reported a possible engine issue on board the Boeing 777 aircraft, the FAA reported. No other details were immediately made available but PIX11 News has reached out to Air France for a statement. 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. Solve the daily Crossword
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5 hours ago
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NYC Broadway Week returns: 2-for-1 tickets and special offers
NEW YORK (PIX11) — From plays like Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to hit musicals, including Chicago, Wicked, and the Lion King, there's a show for everyone on Broadway! If you've been waiting to see a Broadway show, there is a special offer for performances from September 8 to 21. More Local News NYC Broadway Week is returning, with tickets going on sale at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 19. You can save and get 2-for-1 tickets with code NYCBW400. If you are going by yourself and want to splurge, you can opt for upgraded seats using code NYCUP400. Click here to see a list of available shows and to buy tickets. Ben Mitchell is a digital content producer from Vermont who has covered both local and international news since 2021. He joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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7 hours ago
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Hurricane Erin moves up the Atlantic as a Category 3 storm
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Hurricane Erin has downgraded to a Category 3 storm as of Monday as it continues to churn in the Atlantic Ocean. Erin is now packing sustained winds of 120 miles per hour as it moves north of the Caribbean, according to the National Hurricane Center. A high surf advisory will go into effect in Brooklyn and Queens on Wednesday, with waves between 9 to 13 feet expected, NotifyNYC wrote on X. NYC forecast and PIX11's Weather Center The storm has already slammed Puerto Rico with heavy rain and high winds, leading to flooding in the streets and over 100,000 people losing power. The hurricane also hit other Caribbean islands, like the Virgin Islands, with several inches of rain. Many beaches closed in the Dominican Republic as a precaution. The storm is expected to produce life-threatening rip currents along the East Coast this week. Hurricane Erin is projected to stay in the Atlantic Ocean, according to the NHS. Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
