PIX11 News
27 FOLLOWERS
National politics through New York's Very Own lens. PIX11 News brings you breaking and developing news, weather, traffic, and sports coverage from New York City and across the state.
PIX11 News
41m ago
NEW YORK (PIX11) – With half of New Yorkers struggling to meet their basic needs, the minimum wage should increase faster to hit $21.25 by 2026, according to two New York City nonprofits.
Before the City Council’s meeting on Tuesday, nonprofits United Way of New York City and Fund for the City of New York will deliver their policy recommendations to tackle the city’s “affordability crisis” – all aimed at increasing income and alleviating the cost of living ..read more
PIX11 News
5d ago
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Transit advocates are expected to turn up the heat on city officials during a City Council hearing Wednesday over promised bus lanes.
Advocates argue that Mayor Eric Adams has not complied with the Streets Plan law, which mandated that the city build 30 miles of bus lanes. The Adams administration completed 5.2 miles of bus lanes in 2023, less than 20% of what's mandated.
Advocates also said that buses have gotten slower.
Congestion pricing is also expected to be discussed during the meeting. While New York and New Jersey battle it out in court, New Yorkers are getting ready ..read more
PIX11 News
5d ago
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams was hit with a Community Note on X (formally Twitter) on Wednesday.
The mayor's social media post was a message of support for the Haitian community in the city while the country of Haiti faces turmoil. The message reads:
"We call New York City the Port-Au-Prince of America. We feel the pain our Haitian neighbors feel as the situation grows dire. To the people of Haiti and our own Haitian community here in New York City, know that we stand with you today and always ..read more
PIX11 News
5d ago
(The Hill) -- Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reportedly considering New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura as his potential vice-presidential picks, the Kennedy campaign confirmed to The Hill on Tuesday.
The independent candidate is considering both men as potential running mates for his 2024 ticket. He has been in touch “pretty continuously” with Rogers for the past months, according to The New York Times, which first reported the developments.
How to improve your chances to win affordable housing in New York Ci ..read more
PIX11 News
5d ago
GARWOOD, N.J. (PIX11) - If Amy Pastrana-Flores has to pay more at the pump, she hopes the money will be put to good use. A proposed bill in Trenton would look to renew the state's Transportation Trust Fund, in part, through raising the gas tax.
"Any type of pricing going up is really not helping us," said Pastrana-Flores. "Our generation can't afford a lot of stuff."
"Gas is up already, so I think it's not right, bringing the gas up again," said Darwin of New York.
The bill would increase the gas tax by about 2 cents every year for five years and create a $250 fee for electric vehicles ..read more
PIX11 News
5d ago
(WHTM) - The five Democratic Party candidates for Pennsylvania Attorney General faced off in Harrisburg for their first statewide televised debate.
The candidates debated topics including violent crime, drugs, guns, technology, and abortion.
All of the candidates said they are pro-choice, would crack down on illegal guns, support a ban of TikTok on state-owned devices, and support the legalization of marijuana.
Candidates also responded to questions regarding their electability and qualifications.
You can contribute to the discussion on social media using #AGDebatePA.
Here are the D ..read more
PIX11 News
1w ago
(WHTM) - The five Democrats running to be Pennsylvania's next Attorney General will debate live in Harrisburg this week.
The debate will be broadcast and livestreamed across the state on March 12 starting at 7 p.m.
The Attorney General Debate will be carried on the following stations and websites:
Station
Network
Market
Station Website
Social
WHTM-TV
ABC
Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, York, PA
Abc27.com
@abc27news
WJET-TV
ABC
Erie, PA
YourErie.com
@jetfoxyourerie
WFXP-TV
FOX
Erie, PA
YourErie.com
@jetfoxyourerie ..read more
PIX11 News
1w ago
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -President Joe Biden delivered his third State of the Union address before Congress and the nation.
This speech comes at a critical time as it is the president's last State of the Union address before Election Day.
"The State of our Union is strong and getting stronger," Biden said.
Biden laid out his vision for the country.
"A future where the days of trickle-down economics are over,” he said.
The president called on Congress to pass more funding for Ukraine.
"We have to stand up to Putin! Send me a bipartisan national security bill!"
President Biden also announced plans ..read more
PIX11 News
1w ago
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - President Joe Biden turned his State of the Union speech Thursday night into an animated argument for a second term as he laced into GOP front-runner Donald Trump for espousing “resentment, revenge and retribution" and jeopardizing freedom at home and abroad.
It wasn't a normal State of the Union address, however. His speech from the House rostrum, delivered just eight months before Biden stands for reelection, was something of an on-the-job interview for the nation's oldest president as he tries to quell voter concerns about his age and job performance while sharpening ..read more
PIX11 News
1w ago
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Connecticut lawmakers are looking to prohibit the sale of energy drinks to anyone under 16 years of age, according to a new bill introduced in the state's general assembly.
The bill requires stores selling energy drinks to ask for a valid motor vehicle license. If an individual fails to present such a license, card, or passport, the store won't be able to sell the drink.
Caffeine levels would determine if said drink would be classified as an energy drink.   ..read more