D'yan Forest, 89-year-old known as world's oldest female comedian, sucker-punched in Manhattan attack: NYPD

The NYPD is hunting for a suspect after D'yan Forest, an 89-year-old woman known for being the oldest female comedian in the world, was randomly punched in the face in Manhattan on July 10.

Man repeatedly punches, rapes woman in Queens: NYPD

The NYPD is searching for a man they accuse of repeatedly punching and forcibly raping a woman in Queens last weekend.

Crime in the City full episode: July 19, 2024
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A look at some of the more notable crimes across the New York City area this week, including a massive drug bust at a Bronx bodega, thieves on mopeds targeting dine-in customers and a triple shooting in Downtown Brooklyn.

Councilwoman faces backlash after biting NYPD officer
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Zhuang says she was trying to help an 81-year-old woman, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams says violence is completely unacceptable. FOX 5's Linda Schmidt as the latest details on the bite

Susan Zhuang speaks out after allegedly biting NYPD officer
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Zhuang said she supports the NYPD but that there should be no double standard for conduct. She claims she was protecting an elderly woman while protesting the homeless shelter.

Trump assassination attempt: Sen. Cornyn calls for Secret Service director to resign

U.S. Sen John Cornyn posted on X, formerly Twitter, that the attempted assassination was a “total failure by the Secret Service to execute their core mission.”

Father, son recount searching for man who died trying to save 2 kids from drowning in New Jersey river

A father and son recounted how they were able to help first responders locate a man in a New Jersey river who authorities say died after wading into the water to save two boys from drowning. 

5 arrested in Queens ghost gun trafficking operation; 86 firearms seized

Five people were arrested on a 625-count indictment in connection to a ghost gun trafficking operation in Queens, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James.

NYC councilmember arrested during homeless shelter protest in Brooklyn

NYC Councilmember Susan Zhuang was arrested during a homeless shelter protest in Brooklyn, the City Council's office told FOX 5 NY.

Body scanners coming to subway system
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Body scanners will soon be coming to the subway system. Mayor Adams says they conducted thousands of tests and are ready to proceed. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay takes a closer look at when we could start seeing them.

NYC councilmember arrested at protest in Brooklyn
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NYC councilmember Susan Zhuang has been charged with assault, resisting arrest, and obstructing governmental administration. Dramatic video footage shows the moment she was taken into custody which her office says all stemmed from her efforts to protect an elderly woman who was being pushed into the barricades. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en reports.