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.
Brooklyn neighbors murdered
New York City police detectives are investigating if the murders of two next-door neighbors in a Brooklyn building are connected. The killings took place inside the Bushwick Houses at 140 Moore Street. In the most recent case, Basil Gray, 54, was found with multiple gunshot wounds. He was dead inside his apartment when police arrived about 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.
New York City police detectives are investigating if the murders of two next-door neighbors in a Brooklyn building are connected. The killings took place inside the Bushwick Houses at 140 Moore Street. In the most recent case, Basil Gray, 54, was found with multiple gunshot wounds. He was dead inside his apartment when police arrived about 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.
NYPD probing beating of fan of Cardi B
A fan of Cardi B claims he was assaulted by members of the rapper's security detail after he asked for an autograph. And now the NYPD is investigating. The incident happened early Tuesday morning outside The Mark hotel on East 77th street as Cardi B and her fianc� Offset left a Met Gala after party.
A fan of Cardi B claims he was assaulted by members of the rapper's security detail after he asked for an autograph. And now the NYPD is investigating. The incident happened early Tuesday morning outside The Mark hotel on East 77th street as Cardi B and her fianc� Offset left a Met Gala after party.
Badly wounded cop leaves rehab
NYPD Detective Dalsh Veve got a hero's send-off as he left the Kessler Rehabilitation Institute in West Orange, New Jersey, with his 3-year-old daughter on his lap and his wife Esther at his side. On June 3, 2017, Veve was investigating gunfire reports and started to question a teen suspect who sped off in a stolen car. Police said the car dragged Veve three blocks, but the officer managed to get off two shots.
NYPD Detective Dalsh Veve got a hero's send-off as he left the Kessler Rehabilitation Institute in West Orange, New Jersey, with his 3-year-old daughter on his lap and his wife Esther at his side. On June 3, 2017, Veve was investigating gunfire reports and started to question a teen suspect who sped off in a stolen car. Police said the car dragged Veve three blocks, but the officer managed to get off two shots.
NY parole reform legislation
State Sen. Marty Golden, a former cop, has proposed one of four separate pieces of legislation to tighten parole rules, including mandatory life sentences and no parole for those convicted of killing a police officer. Some of the bills go further, including imposing life sentences for people convicted of three or more violent felonies.
State Sen. Marty Golden, a former cop, has proposed one of four separate pieces of legislation to tighten parole rules, including mandatory life sentences and no parole for those convicted of killing a police officer. Some of the bills go further, including imposing life sentences for people convicted of three or more violent felonies.
Retired cop's toughest battle
Retired NYPD Police Officer Scott Blackshaw spent 20 years on the force and more than 100 hours working the Ground Zero pile after September 11. Now he spends two to three days a week getting holistic infusions as he fights his toughest battle yet. He was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer in February.
Retired NYPD Police Officer Scott Blackshaw spent 20 years on the force and more than 100 hours working the Ground Zero pile after September 11. Now he spends two to three days a week getting holistic infusions as he fights his toughest battle yet. He was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer in February.
Killer Herman Bell to be released
Those who say "time heals all wounds" would never use that expression to describe the cold-blooded murders of New York City police officers Waverly Jones and Joseph Piagentini. Convicted cop killer Herman Bell served 44 years in prison, expressed remorse, and was deemed safe to society by the state's parole board after his eighth parole hearing. He was set to be released from Shawangunk Correctional Facility in Wallkill on Friday.
Those who say "time heals all wounds" would never use that expression to describe the cold-blooded murders of New York City police officers Waverly Jones and Joseph Piagentini. Convicted cop killer Herman Bell served 44 years in prison, expressed remorse, and was deemed safe to society by the state's parole board after his eighth parole hearing. He was set to be released from Shawangunk Correctional Facility in Wallkill on Friday.