9/11 NYPD hero's family
Police Officer Moira Smith was the only female member of the NYPD killed in the World Trade Center attacks. She died helping survivors escape the south tower as it collapsed. Now her family is facing down her accused killers. Last month, they were among a select group of victims' relatives who traveled to Guantanamo Bay to attend pre-trial hearings for the detainees accused of plotting the attacks.
Police Officer Moira Smith was the only female member of the NYPD killed in the World Trade Center attacks. She died helping survivors escape the south tower as it collapsed. Now her family is facing down her accused killers. Last month, they were among a select group of victims' relatives who traveled to Guantanamo Bay to attend pre-trial hearings for the detainees accused of plotting the attacks.
Detective Miosotis Familia eulogized
A New York City police officer who was shot and killed while sitting inside her police vehicle last week was laid to rest Tuesday morning. Officer Miosotis Familia was remembered Tuesday at a Bronx church for her smiles and kindness. Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York Police Department Commissioner James O'Neill were among those who paid their respects. They were joined by members of the rank and file and neighborhood residents.
A New York City police officer who was shot and killed while sitting inside her police vehicle last week was laid to rest Tuesday morning. Officer Miosotis Familia was remembered Tuesday at a Bronx church for her smiles and kindness. Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York Police Department Commissioner James O'Neill were among those who paid their respects. They were joined by members of the rank and file and neighborhood residents.
Funeral for fallen NYPD officer
During the funeral service for NYPD Officer Miosotis Familia, her children remembered the single mother of three in a touching tribute. Addressing city officials, NYPD officers, family, friends and neighbors, a tearful Genesis Vilella, 20, told the 4,000-seat World Changers Church in the Fordham section of the Bronx that her mother believed being an NYPD officer was her calling in life.
During the funeral service for NYPD Officer Miosotis Familia, her children remembered the single mother of three in a touching tribute. Addressing city officials, NYPD officers, family, friends and neighbors, a tearful Genesis Vilella, 20, told the 4,000-seat World Changers Church in the Fordham section of the Bronx that her mother believed being an NYPD officer was her calling in life.
Services for fallen NYPD officer
A seemingly endless stream of officers, friends, family, and even people just from the neighborhood came by to pay their respects to fallen Police Officer Miosotis Familia, an NYPD hero gone far too soon. On a solemn day, hundreds came to the wake for Familia at World Changers Church in the Fordham section of the Bronx. From the time the wake began until it ended, the line of people waiting to go inside stretched several blocks down Grand Concourse.
A seemingly endless stream of officers, friends, family, and even people just from the neighborhood came by to pay their respects to fallen Police Officer Miosotis Familia, an NYPD hero gone far too soon. On a solemn day, hundreds came to the wake for Familia at World Changers Church in the Fordham section of the Bronx. From the time the wake began until it ended, the line of people waiting to go inside stretched several blocks down Grand Concourse.
NYPD: Shooter was 'erratic' before killing cop
Only a few hours before a fatal ambush of a New York Police Department officer, the shooter's girlfriend called 911 to report that she was worried about his unstable behavior, police officials said Thursday.
Only a few hours before a fatal ambush of a New York Police Department officer, the shooter's girlfriend called 911 to report that she was worried about his unstable behavior, police officials said Thursday.
Slain cop remembered as humble, dedicated
In what the NYPD commissioner called an assassination, a New York City police officer has died after being shot in the head in a police vehicle in the Bronx. Officer Miosotis Familia, 48, died at a hospital early Wednesday. Familia was a 12-year veteran of the NYPD. She was about to end her shift for the night when the shooting took place. Officers gathered outside her precinct Wednesday morning and the flag on top of the building was lowered to half-staff.
In what the NYPD commissioner called an assassination, a New York City police officer has died after being shot in the head in a police vehicle in the Bronx. Officer Miosotis Familia, 48, died at a hospital early Wednesday. Familia was a 12-year veteran of the NYPD. She was about to end her shift for the night when the shooting took place. Officers gathered outside her precinct Wednesday morning and the flag on top of the building was lowered to half-staff.
NYPD cop assassinated in the Bronx
In what the NYPD commissioner called an assassination, a New York City police officer has died after being shot in the head in a police vehicle in the Bronx. Officer Miosotis Familia, 48, died at a hospital early Wednesday. Police say other officers shot and killed the suspect a short time later after he drew a revolver on them.
In what the NYPD commissioner called an assassination, a New York City police officer has died after being shot in the head in a police vehicle in the Bronx. Officer Miosotis Familia, 48, died at a hospital early Wednesday. Police say other officers shot and killed the suspect a short time later after he drew a revolver on them.
Cop killer had long rap sheet
Police sources close to the investigation said that cop killer Alexander Bonds has an extensive criminal history with more than half a dozen arrests, including one for assaulting a police officer with brass knuckles in 2002. Bonds made numerous rants against police officers on what is believed to be his Facebook page. Sources said Bonds was on parole for a robbery in Syracuse, after doing seven years. His past arrests include drug arrests and other offenses.
Police sources close to the investigation said that cop killer Alexander Bonds has an extensive criminal history with more than half a dozen arrests, including one for assaulting a police officer with brass knuckles in 2002. Bonds made numerous rants against police officers on what is believed to be his Facebook page. Sources said Bonds was on parole for a robbery in Syracuse, after doing seven years. His past arrests include drug arrests and other offenses.
James Blake's new book on activism
James Blake is a New York native who went on to become one of the biggest stars in tennis. Blake was born in Yonkers and climbed the ladder to eventually become the fourth-ranked player in the world. Now he is out with a new book called "Waves of Grace: Stories of Activism, Adversity and How Sports Can Bring Us Together."
James Blake is a New York native who went on to become one of the biggest stars in tennis. Blake was born in Yonkers and climbed the ladder to eventually become the fourth-ranked player in the world. Now he is out with a new book called "Waves of Grace: Stories of Activism, Adversity and How Sports Can Bring Us Together."
Partial building collapse
Construction materials crashed through the roof of a building under renovation in Queens Tuesday afternoon. Three workers were hurt. One of them was trapped for almost two hours. The incident happened at 31-25 28th Road in Astoria around 4 p.m. A crane placed the materials on the roof, which then gave way. The materials fell all the way down to the basement level, the FDNY said.
Construction materials crashed through the roof of a building under renovation in Queens Tuesday afternoon. Three workers were hurt. One of them was trapped for almost two hours. The incident happened at 31-25 28th Road in Astoria around 4 p.m. A crane placed the materials on the roof, which then gave way. The materials fell all the way down to the basement level, the FDNY said.
NYPD Mounted Unit
The NYPD has 55 horses. Like their neighbors on Broadway, they come to New York as adults and audition. The NYPD only keeps horses that are calm and friendly, given their level of interaction with the public. The horses end up playing such a crucial role in policing and community relations that their dedicated partners don't mind it when their buddy wants to eat all day.
The NYPD has 55 horses. Like their neighbors on Broadway, they come to New York as adults and audition. The NYPD only keeps horses that are calm and friendly, given their level of interaction with the public. The horses end up playing such a crucial role in policing and community relations that their dedicated partners don't mind it when their buddy wants to eat all day.
Carbon monoxide leak
A carbon monoxide leak inside 60 Murray Street in Lower Manhattan sickened 32 people Tuesday morning. Initial reports of a suspicious package containing an unknown substance were unfounded, according to fire officials. That early concern prompted the NYPD bomb squad and FBI agents to respond to the scene.
A carbon monoxide leak inside 60 Murray Street in Lower Manhattan sickened 32 people Tuesday morning. Initial reports of a suspicious package containing an unknown substance were unfounded, according to fire officials. That early concern prompted the NYPD bomb squad and FBI agents to respond to the scene.
Child shot in the Bronx
The NYPD is investigating the shooting of a boy in the Bronx Monday. The 5-year-old boy had just finished celebrating his birthday with his father. At about 5 p.m., he was being walked to a waiting car at the curb in front of 1138 Washington Avenue in the Morrisania section when a man fired at least four shots at someone on the street, police said.
The NYPD is investigating the shooting of a boy in the Bronx Monday. The 5-year-old boy had just finished celebrating his birthday with his father. At about 5 p.m., he was being walked to a waiting car at the curb in front of 1138 Washington Avenue in the Morrisania section when a man fired at least four shots at someone on the street, police said.
Officer in critical condition
While a decorated NYPD police officer struggles to stay alive at Kings County Hospital Center after being dragged by a car over the weekend, police and prosecutors are building a case against the four teenagers allegedly involved. Police Officer Dalsh Veve, a 10-year NYPD veteran and immigrant from Haiti, was dragged for nearly two and a half blocks in East Flatbush late Saturday night.
While a decorated NYPD police officer struggles to stay alive at Kings County Hospital Center after being dragged by a car over the weekend, police and prosecutors are building a case against the four teenagers allegedly involved. Police Officer Dalsh Veve, a 10-year NYPD veteran and immigrant from Haiti, was dragged for nearly two and a half blocks in East Flatbush late Saturday night.
Music festival security
The NYPD is out in force at the Governors Ball three-day music festival on Randall's Island in light of the recent concert attack in England. The Governors Ball, just like Ariana Grande, attracts a young crowd of music fans. The department has extra security stationed at the festival but said no threat has been made.
The NYPD is out in force at the Governors Ball three-day music festival on Randall's Island in light of the recent concert attack in England. The Governors Ball, just like Ariana Grande, attracts a young crowd of music fans. The department has extra security stationed at the festival but said no threat has been made.
NYPD cop indicted
Authorities arrested a police sergeant on a murder charge in the on-duty shooting of a 66-year-old mentally ill woman in New York City. A Bronx grand jury indicted Sgt. Hugh Barry in Deborah Danner's October death. He appeared in court Wednesday to plead not guilty to murder, manslaughter, and criminally negligent homicide charges. A judge released him on bail.
Authorities arrested a police sergeant on a murder charge in the on-duty shooting of a 66-year-old mentally ill woman in New York City. A Bronx grand jury indicted Sgt. Hugh Barry in Deborah Danner's October death. He appeared in court Wednesday to plead not guilty to murder, manslaughter, and criminally negligent homicide charges. A judge released him on bail.
Subway slashing
A woman is under arrest for slashing another woman on a subway train.
A woman is under arrest for slashing another woman on a subway train.
Drop in subway dancer arrests
There were about 100 fewer arrests by the NYPD for dancing on the subways in 2016 compared to a year earlier.
There were about 100 fewer arrests by the NYPD for dancing on the subways in 2016 compared to a year earlier.
NYPD counter-sniper
You know what they say: sometimes the best man for the job is a woman. Det. Tina Guerrero is a mother, wife, and counter-sniper dedicating her life to keeping the city safe. Fox 5 got an exclusive interview with this 5-foot, 1-inch married mother of three in the break room of the NYPD's ESU Truck 10 base in Queens. Guerrero is the department's only female counter-sniper. She insisted her highly dangerous job in the Emergency Service Unit is fulfilling and even fun.
You know what they say: sometimes the best man for the job is a woman. Det. Tina Guerrero is a mother, wife, and counter-sniper dedicating her life to keeping the city safe. Fox 5 got an exclusive interview with this 5-foot, 1-inch married mother of three in the break room of the NYPD's ESU Truck 10 base in Queens. Guerrero is the department's only female counter-sniper. She insisted her highly dangerous job in the Emergency Service Unit is fulfilling and even fun.
Cops in the community
The NYPD wants to make it easier for the public to get to know the officers who protect them, so the department is stepping up its community outreach.
The NYPD wants to make it easier for the public to get to know the officers who protect them, so the department is stepping up its community outreach.