During a mayoral forum on PIX11, candidate Eric Adams -- a former NYPD officer -- defended the use of the controversial tactic. Wednesday, activists called him out for it.

Bright and dry conditions were again the story on Sunday as temperatures warmed into the mid and upper 70s across the five boroughs.

Police said a traffic stop led to a car chase and gunfire on Long Island on Sunday.

Around 2:30 p.m., police got a call of gunshots on Mohpac Road. Police said they responded to the scene and pursued the suspect before losing sight as the car headed into New York City.

Several county crime scene unit vans responded to the scene. Interviewing neighbors and collecting evidence, including several shell casings in the road.

From the sideshows to the seashore, thousands of New Yorkers say Coney Island is the best place to be this Memorial Day Weekend.

The Coney Island amusement district opened in 1895 and is still strong 128 years later.

Around 9:30 p.m., police got a call of a person shot on Drew Street. Police said when they arrived, they found Delvin Diaz, 33, with several gunshot wounds to the body and a female, 31, shot in the shoulder. Both Diaz and the woman were taken to the hospital. Diaz was pronounced dead at the hospital. The woman is in stable condition, according to police.

The National Park Service told PIX11 News that six people were rescued from Beach B. One individual refused medical attention, while the others were taken to local hospitals. A 15-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the hospital, officials said.

High pressure is continuing to protect the region from any rain or clouds, allowing temperatures to rise. It will reach 82 degrees in the city today as southerly winds pull warm air into the area.

City Councilmember Pierina Ana Sanchez and Deputy City Council Speaker Diana Ayala joined PIX on Politics Sunday to discuss the situation.

Catching up with the cast of 'About My Father'

Get your grill on for Memorial Day weekend

With the beautiful weather, the fresh air, the warm temperatures, the unofficial start of summer is here and just in time, the popular Playland amusement park has just reopened to the public with a brand-new pool and splash zone.

It happens every year and it never disappoints, The Bethpage Air show at Jones Beach has been happening at Jones Beach for over 19 years.

Moose and Figgy debate the better Memorial Day weekend activity, going to the beach or chilling by the pool.