Paper check fraud is on the rise: What to know
While online banking and electronic payments are now more mainstream, many Americans still write paper checks, and there's been a resurgence of fraud in some lesser-known ways.
While online banking and electronic payments are now more mainstream, many Americans still write paper checks, and there's been a resurgence of fraud in some lesser-known ways.
Torso found on beach believed to be filmmaker
A torso found on a Queens beach is believed to be Irish filmmaker and photographer Ross McDonald.
A torso found on a Queens beach is believed to be Irish filmmaker and photographer Ross McDonald.
Shakira reaches deal with Spanish prosecutors on 1st day of tax fraud trial
After having maintained her innocence for nearly five years, pop star Shakira struck a last-minute deal with prosecutors -- who had originally sought an eight-year prison sentence.
After having maintained her innocence for nearly five years, pop star Shakira struck a last-minute deal with prosecutors -- who had originally sought an eight-year prison sentence.
Adult film star Ron Jeremy released to ‘private residence’ in rape case due to declining health
Former adult film actor Ron Jeremy was released to a "private residence" due to his deteriorating health.
Former adult film actor Ron Jeremy was released to a "private residence" due to his deteriorating health.
Hip-hop on Rikers Island exclusive
FOX 5 NY's STREET SOLDIERS visits Rikers Island for an exclusive interview with Louis Molina and an inside look at how the department is using hip-hop to try and help detainees turn their lives around.
FOX 5 NY's STREET SOLDIERS visits Rikers Island for an exclusive interview with Louis Molina and an inside look at how the department is using hip-hop to try and help detainees turn their lives around.
Carrollton mother accused of stabbing husband, driving car with kids into pond
Carrollton police said a woman is accused of stabbing her husband and then driving her car into a pond with her kids inside.
Carrollton police said a woman is accused of stabbing her husband and then driving her car into a pond with her kids inside.
Kaitlin Armstrong sentenced to 90 years for murder of Moriah Wilson
Kaitlin Armstrong has been sentenced to 90 years in prison for murdering Anna Moriah Wilson back in May 2022. Wilson's family spoke to Armstrong after the sentencing.
Kaitlin Armstrong has been sentenced to 90 years in prison for murdering Anna Moriah Wilson back in May 2022. Wilson's family spoke to Armstrong after the sentencing.
New Hampshire psychiatric hospital shooting ends with suspect dead
A shooting at a New Hampshire psychiatric hospital Friday ended with “multiple victims" and a dead shooter, authorities said.
A shooting at a New Hampshire psychiatric hospital Friday ended with “multiple victims" and a dead shooter, authorities said.
Charges dropped against Inna Vernikov
Charges have been dropped against New York City Council member Inna Vernikov after she was accused of bringing a gun to a protest in Brooklyn, because the gun was inoperable.
Charges have been dropped against New York City Council member Inna Vernikov after she was accused of bringing a gun to a protest in Brooklyn, because the gun was inoperable.
Craig Ross charges: Man accused of child rape after 9-year-old kidnapped from New York park, held for ransom
Craig Ross Jr., the man accused of abducting a nine-year-old girl from an upstate New York park in October, is now accused of raping the child while he kept her captive in a camper behind his mom's double-wide trailer.
Craig Ross Jr., the man accused of abducting a nine-year-old girl from an upstate New York park in October, is now accused of raping the child while he kept her captive in a camper behind his mom's double-wide trailer.
Craig Ross Jr. in court for 9-year-old's kidnapping
Craig Ross Jr., the 46-year-old New York man accused of abducting a nine-year-old girl from an upstate New York park, appearened in court Friday.
Craig Ross Jr., the 46-year-old New York man accused of abducting a nine-year-old girl from an upstate New York park, appearened in court Friday.
NYC attempted kidnapping: DOE employee allegedly targeted girl walking to school
The girl was walking to school when she was allegedly approached by Yogeshwar Narine, who was standing next to his vehicle near Francis Lewis Boulevard and 113th Road in Queens Village.
The girl was walking to school when she was allegedly approached by Yogeshwar Narine, who was standing next to his vehicle near Francis Lewis Boulevard and 113th Road in Queens Village.
15-year-old stabbed in the neck in Times Square
Police say at least one person has been taken into custody after a 15-year-old was reportedly stabbed in the neck near 44th Street and 7th Avenue.
Police say at least one person has been taken into custody after a 15-year-old was reportedly stabbed in the neck near 44th Street and 7th Avenue.
15-year-old stabbed in Timex Square
Police say they are investigating after a 15-year-old was stabbed in the neck in Times Square on Thursday.
Police say they are investigating after a 15-year-old was stabbed in the neck in Times Square on Thursday.
Suspects accused of assaulting NYPD officer on subway released on bail
Police union officials say that the city's criminal justice system is broken after three men accused of assaulting a police officer in the Bronx were released on bail by a judge.
Police union officials say that the city's criminal justice system is broken after three men accused of assaulting a police officer in the Bronx were released on bail by a judge.
NY Gov. Hochul signs act to seal criminal records; millions get second chance
The Clean Slate Act is seen as a major victory in criminal justice reform and could help give formerly incarcerated New Yorkers a chance to enter the job market.
The Clean Slate Act is seen as a major victory in criminal justice reform and could help give formerly incarcerated New Yorkers a chance to enter the job market.
Gambino crime family investigation leads FBI, NYPD to upstate New York horse farms
An investigation into New York's Gambino crime family has led federal agents and the NYPD to a pair of upstate horse farms in Goshen and Campbell Hall, sources tell FOX 5 NY.
An investigation into New York's Gambino crime family has led federal agents and the NYPD to a pair of upstate horse farms in Goshen and Campbell Hall, sources tell FOX 5 NY.
5-year-old fatally stabs twin in Santa Cruz County: sheriff
A family in Santa Cruz County was hit with a double tragedy after a fight between 5-year-old twin brothers ended fatally, according to sheriff's deputies.
A family in Santa Cruz County was hit with a double tragedy after a fight between 5-year-old twin brothers ended fatally, according to sheriff's deputies.
Safe injection sites in NYC proven crime-free, contrary to initial fears: Report
A new report is coming to the defense of the city's two safe injection sites-claiming they have not led to an increase in crime.
A new report is coming to the defense of the city's two safe injection sites-claiming they have not led to an increase in crime.
FEMA funding to address flooding at East Harlem NYCHA complex
FOX 5 NY's Chris Welch talked to the people who live at the Clinton houses and they say recent storms have wreaked havoc on their homes.
FOX 5 NY's Chris Welch talked to the people who live at the Clinton houses and they say recent storms have wreaked havoc on their homes.