Many are worried about becoming crime victim
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A new poll has been released on how many New Yorkers are concerned about their safety. FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis has more.

Apparent case of road rage turns deadly
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A pedestrian was struck by a car on the Upper East Side on Wednesday. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the details.

EMT worker stabbed by a patient inside ambulance
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According to police, a female EMT worker was in the back of an ambulance with a man they were transporting when the patient stabbed her in the chest and the leg. Fox 5 NY's Antwan Lewis has the story.

Rex Heuermann arrested in Gilgo Beach murders
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The arrest comes nearly 13 years after sets of human remains found along Gilgo Beach in Long Island, New York.

Crime in the City full episode: July 14, 2023
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Do you feel safe in NYC? A look at some of the more notable crimes across the New York City area this week, including a deadly road-rage shooting, a series of scooter shooting sprees, rampage in Queens, as well as an overall look at crime perception vs. reality.

Gilgo Murders: December 2010 press conference
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Fox 5 NY, December 17, 2010: I?s a gruesome case that had been cold for nearly a decade. On December 10, 2010, a K9 Police Officer and his cadaver dog found the remains of a missing sex worker in a weedy section of Ocean Parkway near Jones Beach. Her body was one of ten found dumped in the area. For years, it seemed like the person responsible would never be brought to justice.

Diddy sobbing, calling his behavior ?sick? during sentencing
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Sean ?Diddy? Combs called his behavior ?disgusting? and ?sick? and sobbed during his sentencing. ?I want to apologize to my seven children,? Combs added, turning around to face them in the gallery and name them. ?Y?all deserve better.? FOX 5 NY?s Linda Schmidt and Antwan Lewis give their analysis.

Decades after anthrax attacks, some still wonder if real killer is at large

The FBI says Bruce Ivins acted alone when he sent letters containing anthrax in the mail, killing five people. Some wonder if the real killer remains at large.

Crime in the City full episode: October 4, 2025
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FOX 5 NY?s Dan Bowens takes a look at some of the more notable crimes across the New York City area this week including a Brooklyn rapper turning himself in to begin serving a 5-year prison sentence, an MTA worker stabbed in the neck, and two teenage girls killed in a hit-and-run crash.

Actor Tyrese Gibson arrested in Fulton County for cruelty to animals

Actor and singer Tyrese Gibson was arrested and booked into the Fulton County Jail early Friday on a misdemeanor charge of cruelty to animals.

Tennessee set to execute first woman in more than two centuries

Authorities say Christa Gail Pike was 18 when she tortured and killed 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Woman stabbed to death in Queens, room set on fire
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A Queens woman was stabbed to death and her son was injured after police say their in-law attacked them, set their room on fire, then tried to hurt themself.

Families of Cranford teens killed in hit-and-run demand justice

The families of Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas, the two girls killed in Cranford, N.J., earlier this week, are demanding justice.

Deadly Cranford hit-and-run: Family set to speak out
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The families of Maria and Isabella, killed in Cranford, say the tragedy was no accident ? calling it ?murder in the first degree.? FOX 5 NY?s Richard Giacovis is live in Union, New Jersey, where the families are expected to speak shortly.