Lower Manhattan shooting
The NYPD is investigating a shooting in Lower Manhattan Monday afternoon that apparently started as a dispute between two men. The argument between the men started in Battery Park, then moved to the street, where gunfire erupted at about 3:15 p.m. in front of 17 Battery Place, police said.
The NYPD is investigating a shooting in Lower Manhattan Monday afternoon that apparently started as a dispute between two men. The argument between the men started in Battery Park, then moved to the street, where gunfire erupted at about 3:15 p.m. in front of 17 Battery Place, police said.
Wallet thief
A man is cutting the pockets right off of the victims' pants.
A man is cutting the pockets right off of the victims' pants.
Daughter of 9/11 victim joins NYPD
Her dad was a cop who died on 9/11 and now she's joining the NYPD.
Her dad was a cop who died on 9/11 and now she's joining the NYPD.
Judge found dead
A judge who broke gender, race, and religious barriers when she was named to New York's highest court was found dead Wednesday. The NYPD Harbor Unit pulled the body of Associate Judge Sheila Abdus-Salaam, 65, from the Hudson River near West 132 Street, the department said.
A judge who broke gender, race, and religious barriers when she was named to New York's highest court was found dead Wednesday. The NYPD Harbor Unit pulled the body of Associate Judge Sheila Abdus-Salaam, 65, from the Hudson River near West 132 Street, the department said.
NYPD security
Security is always high during Passover, but the NYPD is on heightened alert since this year Passover coincides with the Christianity's Holy Week and comes just days after terror attacks on Christian churches in Egypt. The NYPD maintained a visible presence for Passover outside Central Synagogue in Midtown. At Park East Synagogue, counterterrorism officers not only watched who went in, but also who walked by. The number of private security on site at Temple Emanu-El has been doubled. Sources told Fox 5 unmarked plainclothes officers are in the area as well as constant mobile patrols instead of fixed-post officers.
Security is always high during Passover, but the NYPD is on heightened alert since this year Passover coincides with the Christianity's Holy Week and comes just days after terror attacks on Christian churches in Egypt. The NYPD maintained a visible presence for Passover outside Central Synagogue in Midtown. At Park East Synagogue, counterterrorism officers not only watched who went in, but also who walked by. The number of private security on site at Temple Emanu-El has been doubled. Sources told Fox 5 unmarked plainclothes officers are in the area as well as constant mobile patrols instead of fixed-post officers.
NYPD body cameras
The New York Police Department is set to deploy the first body cameras to officers after resolving some of the thorniest issues on when to switch on the camera, how long to keep the tape and when to tell the public they're being recorded.
The New York Police Department is set to deploy the first body cameras to officers after resolving some of the thorniest issues on when to switch on the camera, how long to keep the tape and when to tell the public they're being recorded.
Bernard Kerik: Don't Close Rikers
The former NYPD commissioner and Dept. of Corrections commissioner says Rikers Island is not the problem, it's the management that needs to be dismantled.
The former NYPD commissioner and Dept. of Corrections commissioner says Rikers Island is not the problem, it's the management that needs to be dismantled.
Inside NYPD Bomb Squad
Fox 5 News got an exclusive look inside the NYPD Bomb Squad's training and preparation in the Rodman's Neck section of the Bronx. The bomb suit cops have to wear when they go in to try to dismantle an explosive device weighs about 80 pounds. Plus you have to carry tools and you have to work sometimes in a very tight, confined area. You're also working with potentially life threatening situations.
Fox 5 News got an exclusive look inside the NYPD Bomb Squad's training and preparation in the Rodman's Neck section of the Bronx. The bomb suit cops have to wear when they go in to try to dismantle an explosive device weighs about 80 pounds. Plus you have to carry tools and you have to work sometimes in a very tight, confined area. You're also working with potentially life threatening situations.
Long lost sisters work at NYPD together
NYPD Officers Yadarquiris Molina and Jasmine Molina are sisters. They didn't know it, however, until the both started worked at the same precinct in the Bronx.
NYPD Officers Yadarquiris Molina and Jasmine Molina are sisters. They didn't know it, however, until the both started worked at the same precinct in the Bronx.
Cop quits before firing in teen's death
NYPD Officer Richard Haste resigned before he could be fired in the shooting death of unarmed teen Ramarley Graham in 2012.
NYPD Officer Richard Haste resigned before he could be fired in the shooting death of unarmed teen Ramarley Graham in 2012.
Murder suspect in court
A white military veteran from Baltimore appeared before a judge in connection with the random murder of a black man. The NYPD said that the suspect confessed to the crime and told detectives that he came to New York to kill black men.
A white military veteran from Baltimore appeared before a judge in connection with the random murder of a black man. The NYPD said that the suspect confessed to the crime and told detectives that he came to New York to kill black men.
NYC opioid epidemic
Health officials say ground zero for New York City's opioid epidemic has shifted from Staten Island to the South Bronx. The neighborhood is being hard hit with drug overdoses. While the NYPD, Health Department officials, and city leaders are activating new approaches the residents are trying to sidestep the fallout.
Health officials say ground zero for New York City's opioid epidemic has shifted from Staten Island to the South Bronx. The neighborhood is being hard hit with drug overdoses. While the NYPD, Health Department officials, and city leaders are activating new approaches the residents are trying to sidestep the fallout.
Burglar strikes 31 times in Queens
Police say a man is responsible for 31 home burglaries in Queens. He remains at large.
Police say a man is responsible for 31 home burglaries in Queens. He remains at large.
Good Day Book Club: 'Blue on Blue'
Charles Campisi, former NYPD Internal Affairs Bureau Chief, has written the book, 'Blue on Blue.'
Charles Campisi, former NYPD Internal Affairs Bureau Chief, has written the book, 'Blue on Blue.'
Suspect convicted in cop's murder
After four days of deliberation, a Manhattan jury convicted a man for the murder of a New York City police officer. The jurors found Tyrone Howard guilty of murder, robbery, and other charges in the death of Police Officer Randolph Holder. He faces life in prison without parole.
After four days of deliberation, a Manhattan jury convicted a man for the murder of a New York City police officer. The jurors found Tyrone Howard guilty of murder, robbery, and other charges in the death of Police Officer Randolph Holder. He faces life in prison without parole.
Lower East Side crime
The Lower East Side of Manhattan is bustling with restaurants and nightlife, but for some residents it is not all fun and games. The NYPD's 7th Precinct is less than a mile in size, yet accounts for a large chunk of crime in New York City. The NYPD said robbery arrests are up 100 percent compared to the same time last year and burglary arrests are up more than 100 percent.
The Lower East Side of Manhattan is bustling with restaurants and nightlife, but for some residents it is not all fun and games. The NYPD's 7th Precinct is less than a mile in size, yet accounts for a large chunk of crime in New York City. The NYPD said robbery arrests are up 100 percent compared to the same time last year and burglary arrests are up more than 100 percent.
Trump Tower security price tag
It cost New York City roughly $24 million to protect Trump Tower from Election Day to Inauguration Day. Prices are increasing by the day, and so is pressure from local officials to receive a full federal reimbursement.
It cost New York City roughly $24 million to protect Trump Tower from Election Day to Inauguration Day. Prices are increasing by the day, and so is pressure from local officials to receive a full federal reimbursement.
NYC crime stats
New York City officials held an update on crime stats at an Astoria precinct that has zero shootings and zero assaults since the beginning of the year. But one form of crime -- hate crime -- is clearly on the rise.
New York City officials held an update on crime stats at an Astoria precinct that has zero shootings and zero assaults since the beginning of the year. But one form of crime -- hate crime -- is clearly on the rise.
GWB rescue
Port Authority Police and the NYPD rescued an apparently suicidal man who was on the edge of the upper level of the George Washington Bridge Friday morning.
Port Authority Police and the NYPD rescued an apparently suicidal man who was on the edge of the upper level of the George Washington Bridge Friday morning.
Steer escapes
A steer took police on a wild chase through Jamaica, Queens on Tuesday. The runaway bovine escaped from a slaughterhouse. Cops were finally able to corral and tranquilize the large and heavy animal in the backyard of a home on 158th Street more than an hour later. The steer had at least six darts hanging out of it when it finally went down.
A steer took police on a wild chase through Jamaica, Queens on Tuesday. The runaway bovine escaped from a slaughterhouse. Cops were finally able to corral and tranquilize the large and heavy animal in the backyard of a home on 158th Street more than an hour later. The steer had at least six darts hanging out of it when it finally went down.