Man attacks Uber driver with bike lock
Disturbing video shows a man using a bike lock to smash the front and back windows of an Uber driver's car. Cops say he also attacked the driver.
Disturbing video shows a man using a bike lock to smash the front and back windows of an Uber driver's car. Cops say he also attacked the driver.
Job openings at Amazon Long Island City
Amazon HQ2 is coming to LIC and that means thousands of new jobs, but who is eligible and how do you get hired?
Amazon HQ2 is coming to LIC and that means thousands of new jobs, but who is eligible and how do you get hired?
Starbucks needle-disposal boxes
You may soon see needle-disposal boxes in your favorite Starbucks. The company announced this as a safety measure for its employees. The needle disposal boxes will be located in some Starbucks bathrooms in select markets. That decision will be made on a store-by-store basis.
You may soon see needle-disposal boxes in your favorite Starbucks. The company announced this as a safety measure for its employees. The needle disposal boxes will be located in some Starbucks bathrooms in select markets. That decision will be made on a store-by-store basis.
Eulogy for a hero
FDNY Firefighter Steven Pollard of Ladder Company 170 died while responding to a car accident. At his funeral service, William March, his longtime friend, offered some touching and funny remarks of remembrance.
FDNY Firefighter Steven Pollard of Ladder Company 170 died while responding to a car accident. At his funeral service, William March, his longtime friend, offered some touching and funny remarks of remembrance.
NYPD Commissioner O'Neill, Part 2
Fox 5 arrived at Police Headquarters at 7:45 a.m. Commissioner James O'Neill had already been at his office for nearly two hours, preparing for a nonstop day that takes him into the night. We were given exclusive access to his private office. O'Neill's leadership has boosted police morale and created many new opportunities for motivated officers. No matter how much society changes, policing is always about the people.
Fox 5 arrived at Police Headquarters at 7:45 a.m. Commissioner James O'Neill had already been at his office for nearly two hours, preparing for a nonstop day that takes him into the night. We were given exclusive access to his private office. O'Neill's leadership has boosted police morale and created many new opportunities for motivated officers. No matter how much society changes, policing is always about the people.
NYPD Commissioner O'Neill, Part 1
Police Commissioner James O'Neill seems like a low-key guy in a high-profile position but from our two days of exclusive access with him, his core passion for policing and the people of New York City comes through loud and clear. And he is succeeding in reducing crime while improving community relations.
Police Commissioner James O'Neill seems like a low-key guy in a high-profile position but from our two days of exclusive access with him, his core passion for policing and the people of New York City comes through loud and clear. And he is succeeding in reducing crime while improving community relations.
Girl assaulted with backpack, punched
An 11-year-old girl was punched in the head numerous times after a backpack was thrown at her and water sprayed in her face, said the NYPD in Brooklyn.
An 11-year-old girl was punched in the head numerous times after a backpack was thrown at her and water sprayed in her face, said the NYPD in Brooklyn.
Firefighter dies in the line of duty
A New York City firefighter fell to his death late Sunday when he slipped through a narrow gap between lanes of a newly built bridge while trying to reach the victims of a car crash. Steven Pollard, a 30-year-old firefighter who had followed his father and brother into the FDNY just a year and a half ago, fell 52 feet as he tried to climb between a pair of low concrete barriers separating travel on Brooklyn's Belt Parkway.
A New York City firefighter fell to his death late Sunday when he slipped through a narrow gap between lanes of a newly built bridge while trying to reach the victims of a car crash. Steven Pollard, a 30-year-old firefighter who had followed his father and brother into the FDNY just a year and a half ago, fell 52 feet as he tried to climb between a pair of low concrete barriers separating travel on Brooklyn's Belt Parkway.
iPhone sales slump
Apple acknowledged that demand for iPhones is waning, confirming investor fears that the company's most profitable product has lost some of its luster.
Apple acknowledged that demand for iPhones is waning, confirming investor fears that the company's most profitable product has lost some of its luster.
New Year's Eve security
The NYPD deployed thousands of officers in and around Times Square on New Year's Eve.
The NYPD deployed thousands of officers in and around Times Square on New Year's Eve.
Taxi surcharge blocked
A New York judge has temporarily blocked the state's congestion surcharges on taxis and other for-hire vehicles. Thursday's ruling comes after drivers sued over the proposed fee of $2.50 for yellow taxis and $2.75 for green cabs. The surcharges were set to take effect Jan. 1.
A New York judge has temporarily blocked the state's congestion surcharges on taxis and other for-hire vehicles. Thursday's ruling comes after drivers sued over the proposed fee of $2.50 for yellow taxis and $2.75 for green cabs. The surcharges were set to take effect Jan. 1.
LIC fire company
Elected officials and some Long Island City residents are fired up. They want Mayor Bill de Blasio to reinstate FDNY Engine Company 261 and put it right back where it was with Ladder Company 116 in Dutch Kills. Then-Mayor Mike Bloomberg closed Engine 261 in 2003 to save money.
Elected officials and some Long Island City residents are fired up. They want Mayor Bill de Blasio to reinstate FDNY Engine Company 261 and put it right back where it was with Ladder Company 116 in Dutch Kills. Then-Mayor Mike Bloomberg closed Engine 261 in 2003 to save money.
Congestion pricing recommendation by Cuomo group for MTA
A work group convened by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the Metropolitan Transportation Sustainability Advisory Work Group, release a report on ways to fund the MTA starting with congestion pricing.
A work group convened by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the Metropolitan Transportation Sustainability Advisory Work Group, release a report on ways to fund the MTA starting with congestion pricing.
Quitting Facebook
Walt Mossberg, the elder statesman of tech columnists, sent shock waves Monday when he announced he is quitting Facebook.
Walt Mossberg, the elder statesman of tech columnists, sent shock waves Monday when he announced he is quitting Facebook.
Man Steals Guitars from Church
A man walked into a church in Queens and walked out with two Gibson guitars.
A man walked into a church in Queens and walked out with two Gibson guitars.
Amazon council hearings
The City Council grilled Amazon executives about the deal with New York City and New York State. Protesters rallied outside City Hall as well as inside the council chambers.
The City Council grilled Amazon executives about the deal with New York City and New York State. Protesters rallied outside City Hall as well as inside the council chambers.
Mother arrested
A 23-year-old working mother who came to a city public assistance center for help instead ended up handcuffed and taken to Rikers Island, separated from her baby boy. The mother screamed as her son was taken away from her.
A 23-year-old working mother who came to a city public assistance center for help instead ended up handcuffed and taken to Rikers Island, separated from her baby boy. The mother screamed as her son was taken away from her.
New book presents the NYPD in photos
This newly published coffee table book "NYPD: Behind the Scenes with the Men and Women of the New York City Police Department" presents glossy photographs of New York's Finest in varying aspects of a day at work.
This newly published coffee table book "NYPD: Behind the Scenes with the Men and Women of the New York City Police Department" presents glossy photographs of New York's Finest in varying aspects of a day at work.
Cop will face departmental trial in 2019
An NYPD cop accused in the chokehold death of an unarmed black man will face an NYPD disciplinary trial in May 2019. The judge rejected demands from Daniel Pantaleo's lawyer to delay the officer's department trial in the death of Eric Garner until July when time runs out for federal prosecutors to file civil rights charges against him.
An NYPD cop accused in the chokehold death of an unarmed black man will face an NYPD disciplinary trial in May 2019. The judge rejected demands from Daniel Pantaleo's lawyer to delay the officer's department trial in the death of Eric Garner until July when time runs out for federal prosecutors to file civil rights charges against him.
NYPD now flies drones
The skies above New York City will be covered by a fleet of drones piloted by police officers. The NYPD announced its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program on Tuesday. Licensed NYPD officers of the Technical Assistance Response Unit will operate them.
The skies above New York City will be covered by a fleet of drones piloted by police officers. The NYPD announced its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program on Tuesday. Licensed NYPD officers of the Technical Assistance Response Unit will operate them.