'Big Meech,' Black Mafia Family co-founder, released from jail, finishing sentence in halfway house: report

Demetrius “Big Meech" Flenory, the co-founder of the Black Mafia Family, was arrested in 2005 and later sentenced to 30 years in prison after he was convicted on charges related to drug trafficking and money laundering.

Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer back in court
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Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was in court on Wednesday. This is the second time Heuermann has faced a judge since he was tied to two more murders dating back to 1993. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg reports.

1 dead, 3 injured in Brooklyn apartment fire

One person is dead, and three people are injured, after a lithium-ion battery fire broke out in an apartment building in Brooklyn overnight, according to the FDNY.

1 dead, 3 hurt in Brooklyn apartment building fire
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An uncertified lithium-ion battery is to blame for the deadly apartment fire in Brooklyn. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en went inside the apartment building to look at the damage done.

Tren de Aragua gang has started recruiting children, NYPD official warns

"[Gangs] are recruiting these younger members as young as 11, and they've been described as some of these robbery incidents as young as 8 years old."

Woodbury substitute reenacts George Floyd's murder on student

A substitute teacher at Woodbury High School reportedly used a student to help reenact the police actions around the murder of George Floyd, in addition to making inappropriate gestures and remarks in several classes.

Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer back in court
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Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was back in court on Wednesday and came face to face with a judge. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has the latest information.

1 dead, 3 hurt in Brooklyn lithium-ion battery fire
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One person is dead, and three people are injured, after a lithium-ion battery fire broke out in an apartment building in Brooklyn overnight, according to the FDNY. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en has the details.

1 dead, 3 injured in Brooklyn apartment fire
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One person is dead, and three people are injured after a fire broke out in an apartment building in Brooklyn overnight.

NYC father arrested, mother charged after 4-year-old son dies

Police say that the father of 4-year-old Jahmeik Modlin has been arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide and endangering the welfare of a child.

Large NJ fire destroys 5 homes, leaves 9 families displaced

A large fire that straddled the border of Irvington and Newark on Tuesday left 27 people homeless and destroyed 5 homes.

Large fire tears through Newark, NJ, homes
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A fire in Newark, New Jersey is raging through multiple buildings with flames shooting from the rooftops. FOX 5 NY's Dan Rice has the latest information.

Father of Harlem boy in custody day after mom charged
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The father of the 4-year-old boy found dead in Harlem is now in custody just one day after the boy's mother was taken into custody in connection with his death. FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers has the details.

3 injured, including child in Long Island dog attack

Three people were injured, including a child, after a dog bit them on Long Island Tuesday afternoon, Nassau County Police said.

Woman charged after diabetic teen drinks milkshake, causing death

A 50-year-old woman from South Carolina has been charged with unlawful conduct towards a child after allegedly giving a milkshake to a 17-year-old girl with diabetes, who later died.