Homeless in subways
New York City Transit President Andy Byford is drawing the line on homelessness in the subways. As the MTA looks to improve customer experience, the hammer is coming down. Station managers are being ordered to have those who litter or take up more than one seat removed from the system.
New York City Transit President Andy Byford is drawing the line on homelessness in the subways. As the MTA looks to improve customer experience, the hammer is coming down. Station managers are being ordered to have those who litter or take up more than one seat removed from the system.
NYPD training more women to be K-9 officers
Fox 5 got a look at how NYPD canine teams train at a facility on Staten Island. About a hundred police officers in the NYPD work with police dogs. Just nine of them are women. But Officer Christina Orlando and Detective Kristen Collins are hoping that number grows.
Fox 5 got a look at how NYPD canine teams train at a facility on Staten Island. About a hundred police officers in the NYPD work with police dogs. Just nine of them are women. But Officer Christina Orlando and Detective Kristen Collins are hoping that number grows.
Training NYPD K9 teams
Fox 5 got a look at how NYPD canine teams train at a facility on Staten Island. About a hundred police officers in the NYPD work with police dogs. Just nine of them are women. But Officer Christina Orlando and Detective Kristen Collins are hoping that number grows.
Fox 5 got a look at how NYPD canine teams train at a facility on Staten Island. About a hundred police officers in the NYPD work with police dogs. Just nine of them are women. But Officer Christina Orlando and Detective Kristen Collins are hoping that number grows.
Police body camera explodes
The New York City Police Department has suspended use of a model of body camera after one exploded late Saturday night. The explosion revealed a potential for the battery to ignite, the NYPD said. The department removed the cameras out of an abundance of caution.
The New York City Police Department has suspended use of a model of body camera after one exploded late Saturday night. The explosion revealed a potential for the battery to ignite, the NYPD said. The department removed the cameras out of an abundance of caution.
NYPD body camera explodes
Three-thousand of the body cameras are not in use after one exploded over the weekend.
Three-thousand of the body cameras are not in use after one exploded over the weekend.
VIDEO: Aftermath of fire truck crash
An FDNY fire truck from Ladder 120 crashed into several parked cars at East New York Avenue and St. Mark's Avenue in Brooklyn just after 6 p.m. Wednesday.
An FDNY fire truck from Ladder 120 crashed into several parked cars at East New York Avenue and St. Mark's Avenue in Brooklyn just after 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Weinstein case developments
A police detective already facing allegations that he coached a witness in Harvey Weinstein's criminal sexual assault case was accused Wednesday of urging one of the movie mogul's accusers to delete material from her cell phones before she handed them over to prosecutors.
A police detective already facing allegations that he coached a witness in Harvey Weinstein's criminal sexual assault case was accused Wednesday of urging one of the movie mogul's accusers to delete material from her cell phones before she handed them over to prosecutors.
Bus shelters off limits
More than a third of�bus shelters in New York City were out of commission on Tuesday following the collapse of a bus shelter roof on Staten Island earlier this month. A corroded bolt reportedly caused the roof to come crashing down. The city Department of Transportation along with JCDecaux�began emergency inspections on Monday.
More than a third of�bus shelters in New York City were out of commission on Tuesday following the collapse of a bus shelter roof on Staten Island earlier this month. A corroded bolt reportedly caused the roof to come crashing down. The city Department of Transportation along with JCDecaux�began emergency inspections on Monday.
Disney Magic
Baruch Shemtov was given a special tour aboard the Disney Magic sailing out of NYC.
Baruch Shemtov was given a special tour aboard the Disney Magic sailing out of NYC.
Police seek men from violent video
The violent clash Friday night on East 82nd Street was between members of the extreme far-right group the Proud Boys and anti-fascists. Police are now looking for a dozen people who were involved. But the department is facing scrutiny for not acting sooner. The fight happened minutes after the end of an event with Gavin McInnes, the founder of the Proud Boys.
The violent clash Friday night on East 82nd Street was between members of the extreme far-right group the Proud Boys and anti-fascists. Police are now looking for a dozen people who were involved. But the department is facing scrutiny for not acting sooner. The fight happened minutes after the end of an event with Gavin McInnes, the founder of the Proud Boys.
INTERVIEW: Commissioner Daniel Nigro
New York City Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro came to Fox 5 News to talk about the department and fire safety.
New York City Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro came to Fox 5 News to talk about the department and fire safety.
VIDEO: Manhattan violence
The NYPD released security camera video in connection with an apparent fight and beating that took place on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Oct. 12, 2018. Police hope to identify the people seen in the video.
The NYPD released security camera video in connection with an apparent fight and beating that took place on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Oct. 12, 2018. Police hope to identify the people seen in the video.
Man gunned down outside Queens theater
Four masked gunman opened fire on the driver of a vehicle outside a theater in Queens killing him.
Four masked gunman opened fire on the driver of a vehicle outside a theater in Queens killing him.
Facebook security breach
Facebook announced Friday that it recently discovered a security breach affecting nearly 50 million user accounts. The company said hackers exploited the "View As" feature on the service. Facebook alerted law enforcement, disabled the "View As" feature, is working fixing the security problem, and reset the access tokens of 50 million accounts that were affected and another 40 million as a precaution, Rosen wrote.
Facebook announced Friday that it recently discovered a security breach affecting nearly 50 million user accounts. The company said hackers exploited the "View As" feature on the service. Facebook alerted law enforcement, disabled the "View As" feature, is working fixing the security problem, and reset the access tokens of 50 million accounts that were affected and another 40 million as a precaution, Rosen wrote.
Amazon 4-star store
Amazon is expanding its physical presence again, this time opening a 4,000-square-foot store that sells a wide range of products, including shower curtains, Hallmark cards and baby bottles.
Amazon is expanding its physical presence again, this time opening a 4,000-square-foot store that sells a wide range of products, including shower curtains, Hallmark cards and baby bottles.
Crumbling subway stations
'Name that substance!' is a line nobody wants to hear when they're in the MTA system, especially when that substance is overhead and dripping down. A brownish substance started oozing from the ceiling at the Atlantic Terminal this week. Some started wondering what it is: rainwater or sewage?
'Name that substance!' is a line nobody wants to hear when they're in the MTA system, especially when that substance is overhead and dripping down. A brownish substance started oozing from the ceiling at the Atlantic Terminal this week. Some started wondering what it is: rainwater or sewage?
Stabbing spree at nursery
A woman stabbed five people, including three baby girls, at a neighborhood nursery in Flushing, Queens, early Friday, the NYPD said. The woman then tried to end her life. One of the babies is three days old and suffered a stab wound to the stomach, another is 20 days old and suffered lacerations to the ear, chin, and lip. The third baby is one month old and suffered a stab wound to the stomach. The infants are in critical but stable condition at area hospitals.
A woman stabbed five people, including three baby girls, at a neighborhood nursery in Flushing, Queens, early Friday, the NYPD said. The woman then tried to end her life. One of the babies is three days old and suffered a stab wound to the stomach, another is 20 days old and suffered lacerations to the ear, chin, and lip. The third baby is one month old and suffered a stab wound to the stomach. The infants are in critical but stable condition at area hospitals.
New Jersey Transit service cuts
Relief is in sight for New Jersey Transit's beleaguered rail riders, if only in the wallet. Facing criticism over service disruptions as it seeks to meet a Dec. 31 federal safety deadline, NJ Transit said Thursday it will cut fares 10 percent for daily and monthly tickets for three months starting in November.
Relief is in sight for New Jersey Transit's beleaguered rail riders, if only in the wallet. Facing criticism over service disruptions as it seeks to meet a Dec. 31 federal safety deadline, NJ Transit said Thursday it will cut fares 10 percent for daily and monthly tickets for three months starting in November.
Opposition to LIRR fare hike
Elected officials on Long Island oppose the MTA's plan to raise Long Island Rail Road fares. They said a fare hike is unfair to riders, especially when the railroad's performance is at an all-time low over the past nearly two decades. A letter to New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli is calling for a forensic audit of the MTA or at the very least the LIRR.
Elected officials on Long Island oppose the MTA's plan to raise Long Island Rail Road fares. They said a fare hike is unfair to riders, especially when the railroad's performance is at an all-time low over the past nearly two decades. A letter to New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli is calling for a forensic audit of the MTA or at the very least the LIRR.
Teams respond to North Carolina
Flood victims of Hurricane Florence are receiving help from the New York area. Various organizations and municipalities have been offering support to communities in the South. Members of New York Task Force 1 have been in North Carolina since last week. They rescued people in River Bend on Friday. Then Monday, the team patrolled Pollocksville, N.C., to conduct evacuations and welfare checks. The team includes NYPD, FDNY, and EMS personnel.
Flood victims of Hurricane Florence are receiving help from the New York area. Various organizations and municipalities have been offering support to communities in the South. Members of New York Task Force 1 have been in North Carolina since last week. They rescued people in River Bend on Friday. Then Monday, the team patrolled Pollocksville, N.C., to conduct evacuations and welfare checks. The team includes NYPD, FDNY, and EMS personnel.