Eric Garner's mother confronts the mayor
Four years ago this month, Eric Garner died in an encounter with police officers on Staten Island. Now disciplinary proceedings are moving forward against NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo and Sgt. Kizzy Adonis, the supervising sergeant who was on the scene when Pantaleo placed Garner in a chokehold.
Four years ago this month, Eric Garner died in an encounter with police officers on Staten Island. Now disciplinary proceedings are moving forward against NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo and Sgt. Kizzy Adonis, the supervising sergeant who was on the scene when Pantaleo placed Garner in a chokehold.
Man grieves for slain son
Rodrick Richey said his heart is broken in pieces. In an exclusive interview with Fox 5, the grieving father spoke of his son Justin, who was shot five times Sunday night in East New York?the day after his 16th birthday. Rodrick said Justin was an excellent kid who loved everybody.
Rodrick Richey said his heart is broken in pieces. In an exclusive interview with Fox 5, the grieving father spoke of his son Justin, who was shot five times Sunday night in East New York?the day after his 16th birthday. Rodrick said Justin was an excellent kid who loved everybody.
Eric Garner's family seeks justice
Tuesday was a sad day for the family of Eric Garner as they marked four years since he died from an illegal police chokehold. It was also a time of extreme frustration for his loved ones and supporters as they wonder why police officers have not been held accountable.
Tuesday was a sad day for the family of Eric Garner as they marked four years since he died from an illegal police chokehold. It was also a time of extreme frustration for his loved ones and supporters as they wonder why police officers have not been held accountable.
NYPD to probe cops in Garner case
With no end in sight in the U.S. Justice Department's investigation into the death of Eric Garner, the New York City Police Department has decided to move ahead with an internal disciplinary probe of the officers' actions in the incident that unfolded four years ago on Staten Island.
With no end in sight in the U.S. Justice Department's investigation into the death of Eric Garner, the New York City Police Department has decided to move ahead with an internal disciplinary probe of the officers' actions in the incident that unfolded four years ago on Staten Island.
Cop leaves hospital (NYPD video)
Det. Miguel Soto was shot in the thigh while confronting a suspect. Hours later, he was released from a hospital. (Video courtesy of NYPD via Twitter)
Det. Miguel Soto was shot in the thigh while confronting a suspect. Hours later, he was released from a hospital. (Video courtesy of NYPD via Twitter)
Cop leaves hospital (NYPD video)
Officers clap and cheer for NYPD Det. Miguel Soto of the Brooklyn North Warrants Squad as he leaves the hospital just hours after being shot. (Video courtesy of NYPD via Twitter)
Officers clap and cheer for NYPD Det. Miguel Soto of the Brooklyn North Warrants Squad as he leaves the hospital just hours after being shot. (Video courtesy of NYPD via Twitter)
Slain cop honored
A New York City street has been renamed in honor of a police officer who was ambushed and killed last year in a parked police vehicle. What is now Detective Miosotis Familia Way is part of Ryer Avenue by the Bronx stationhouse where Familia worked. A renaming ceremony was held Thursday, the anniversary of her death.
A New York City street has been renamed in honor of a police officer who was ambushed and killed last year in a parked police vehicle. What is now Detective Miosotis Familia Way is part of Ryer Avenue by the Bronx stationhouse where Familia worked. A renaming ceremony was held Thursday, the anniversary of her death.
Statue of Liberty climber in court
Therese Okoumou, who goes by Patricia, walked out of federal court a free woman the day after scaling the Statue of Liberty to protest President Donald Trump's immigration policy. Her protest forced the evacuation of liberty island on one of its busiest days of the year?the 4th of July holiday. Okoumo, a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from the Republic of Congo, pled not guilty to misdemeanor charges of trespassing, disorderly conduct, and interference with government function.
Therese Okoumou, who goes by Patricia, walked out of federal court a free woman the day after scaling the Statue of Liberty to protest President Donald Trump's immigration policy. Her protest forced the evacuation of liberty island on one of its busiest days of the year?the 4th of July holiday. Okoumo, a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from the Republic of Congo, pled not guilty to misdemeanor charges of trespassing, disorderly conduct, and interference with government function.
Fireworks illuminate NYC sky
The annual Macy's 4th of July fireworks show wowed millions of spectators in New York City and beyond. The 42nd annual celebration included seven barges positioned along the East River between East 23rd Street and East 40th Street in Manhattan.
The annual Macy's 4th of July fireworks show wowed millions of spectators in New York City and beyond. The 42nd annual celebration included seven barges positioned along the East River between East 23rd Street and East 40th Street in Manhattan.
Police rescue at Statue of Liberty
A woman climbed the exterior of the structure of the Statue of Liberty and then sat down by one of the statue's feet around 4 p.m., authorities said. U.S. Park Police and NYPD officers spent hours trying to talk her down. She spent some time sitting, lying, and moving around the base. At one point, she removed her sneakers and tried to climb higher on the statue but wasn't able to get any higher.
A woman climbed the exterior of the structure of the Statue of Liberty and then sat down by one of the statue's feet around 4 p.m., authorities said. U.S. Park Police and NYPD officers spent hours trying to talk her down. She spent some time sitting, lying, and moving around the base. At one point, she removed her sneakers and tried to climb higher on the statue but wasn't able to get any higher.
SkyFoxHD Video: Cops grab climber
NYPD ESU officers grabbed a woman who had climbed up to the foot of the Statue of Liberty on July 4, 2018. She had spent several hours sitting, lying, and moving around the base. At one point, she removed her sneakers and tried to climb higher on the statue but wasn't able to get any higher.
NYPD ESU officers grabbed a woman who had climbed up to the foot of the Statue of Liberty on July 4, 2018. She had spent several hours sitting, lying, and moving around the base. At one point, she removed her sneakers and tried to climb higher on the statue but wasn't able to get any higher.
Statue of Liberty climber (Courtesy of Eric Kwasi Oppong)
A person climbed part of the way up the outside of the Statue of Liberty. Authorities are on the scene Eric Kwasi Oppong posted this video on Twitter.
A person climbed part of the way up the outside of the Statue of Liberty. Authorities are on the scene Eric Kwasi Oppong posted this video on Twitter.
Mayor of 1PP
Everyone knows Peter Farley. He is affectionately called the "Mayor of 1 Police Plaza," which is the NYPD's headquarters. He works in the criminal records department and distributes mail throughout the building. He has his own personal mail cart with his name on it. Peter has proudly worked for the NYPD for 44 years.
Everyone knows Peter Farley. He is affectionately called the "Mayor of 1 Police Plaza," which is the NYPD's headquarters. He works in the criminal records department and distributes mail throughout the building. He has his own personal mail cart with his name on it. Peter has proudly worked for the NYPD for 44 years.
Arrests in Bronx murder
Police have made several arrests in connection with last week's killing of a 15-year-old boy at a Bronx bodega. The NYPD arrested Kevin Alvarez, 19, of the Bronx, on Sunday. He was charged with murder and gang assault. Law enforcement sources told Fox 5 News that police in New Jersey took three suspects into custody. A fifth suspect was reportedly picked up in the Dominican Republic.
Police have made several arrests in connection with last week's killing of a 15-year-old boy at a Bronx bodega. The NYPD arrested Kevin Alvarez, 19, of the Bronx, on Sunday. He was charged with murder and gang assault. Law enforcement sources told Fox 5 News that police in New Jersey took three suspects into custody. A fifth suspect was reportedly picked up in the Dominican Republic.
Yankees honor 101-year-old retired cop
Fox 5 first reported about Nick Calabrese in May. At 101, he is the oldest living retired NYPD detective and was honored by the Detectives Endowment Association. The Yankees heard about Nick and invited him to Yankee Stadium for a special visit.
Fox 5 first reported about Nick Calabrese in May. At 101, he is the oldest living retired NYPD detective and was honored by the Detectives Endowment Association. The Yankees heard about Nick and invited him to Yankee Stadium for a special visit.
Big busts in NYC
In two separate takedowns, more than a dozen suspects were arrested for allegedly selling and making guns and gun parts, pushing pills and dealing other drugs. Now the NYPD and Homeland Security Investigations say the streets of New York are a little safer.
In two separate takedowns, more than a dozen suspects were arrested for allegedly selling and making guns and gun parts, pushing pills and dealing other drugs. Now the NYPD and Homeland Security Investigations say the streets of New York are a little safer.
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NYC marijuana policy [Interview]
Chris Alexander, the policy coordinator for the New York for Drug Policy Alliance, spoke about the mayor's call for the NYPD to hand out summonses for smoking pot in public rather than make arrests.
Chris Alexander, the policy coordinator for the New York for Drug Policy Alliance, spoke about the mayor's call for the NYPD to hand out summonses for smoking pot in public rather than make arrests.
Parking placard abuse
Two bills set to be introduced in the New York City Council this week aim to curb parking placard abuse. Many of the holders of the 160,000 legally issued placards in circulation in New York City use them to park in no standing zones, bus lanes, or bike lanes without being ticketed.
Two bills set to be introduced in the New York City Council this week aim to curb parking placard abuse. Many of the holders of the 160,000 legally issued placards in circulation in New York City use them to park in no standing zones, bus lanes, or bike lanes without being ticketed.
Mayor: Tickets not arrests for smoking pot
With an eye to a possible future where marijuana is legal in New York State, Mayor Bill de Blasio wants the New York Police Department to stop arresting people for smoking pot in public and instead hand out summonses. The mayor's remarks came less than a week after he directed the police department to overhaul its marijuana enforcement policies in the next 30 days.
With an eye to a possible future where marijuana is legal in New York State, Mayor Bill de Blasio wants the New York Police Department to stop arresting people for smoking pot in public and instead hand out summonses. The mayor's remarks came less than a week after he directed the police department to overhaul its marijuana enforcement policies in the next 30 days.
Police body camera ruling
The courts are scrutinizing the releasing of videos from police body cameras. A New York State appellate judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the NYPD from releasing officers' body camera videos to the public. This is a temporary victory for the union that represents rank-and-file cops. The PBA sued the city to prevent any police body camera video from ever being made public. The PBA lost the case in a lower court and appealed.
The courts are scrutinizing the releasing of videos from police body cameras. A New York State appellate judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the NYPD from releasing officers' body camera videos to the public. This is a temporary victory for the union that represents rank-and-file cops. The PBA sued the city to prevent any police body camera video from ever being made public. The PBA lost the case in a lower court and appealed.