Brothel investigation
A retired NYPD vice cop and seven active-duty police officers are accused of corruption and promoting prostitution. Prosecutors say the cops ran pop-up brothels, including one in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Some people who work on the industrial block told Fox 5 they knew what was going on at building 206 but were afraid to call the cops.
A retired NYPD vice cop and seven active-duty police officers are accused of corruption and promoting prostitution. Prosecutors say the cops ran pop-up brothels, including one in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Some people who work on the industrial block told Fox 5 they knew what was going on at building 206 but were afraid to call the cops.
Cops face a judge
A retired New York Police Department vice detective and his wife have been indicted on charges they ran a prostitution ring and gambling operation with the aid of seven current police officers and dozens of civilians. Prosecutors on Thursday said Ludwig Paz operated brothels in Queens, Brooklyn and Nassau Counties and numerous gambling rooms set up inside beauty parlors and other businesses.
A retired New York Police Department vice detective and his wife have been indicted on charges they ran a prostitution ring and gambling operation with the aid of seven current police officers and dozens of civilians. Prosecutors on Thursday said Ludwig Paz operated brothels in Queens, Brooklyn and Nassau Counties and numerous gambling rooms set up inside beauty parlors and other businesses.
Police officers arrested and charged
A three-year internal NYPD investigation has culminated in the arrests of seven police officers and dozens of civilians in connection with a gambling and prostitution ring, according to law enforcement sources. The department stripped guns and shields from Sgt. Carlos Cruz, 41, Sgt. Louis Failla, 49, Sgt. Cliff Nieves, 37, Police Officer Steven Nieves, 32, Police Officer Giancarlo Raspanti, 43, Detective Giovanny Rojas-Acosta, 40, and Detective Rene Samaniego, 43, officials said.
A three-year internal NYPD investigation has culminated in the arrests of seven police officers and dozens of civilians in connection with a gambling and prostitution ring, according to law enforcement sources. The department stripped guns and shields from Sgt. Carlos Cruz, 41, Sgt. Louis Failla, 49, Sgt. Cliff Nieves, 37, Police Officer Steven Nieves, 32, Police Officer Giancarlo Raspanti, 43, Detective Giovanny Rojas-Acosta, 40, and Detective Rene Samaniego, 43, officials said.
New Apple Watch, iPhone models
Apple Inc. hosted its much-anticipated annual event in Cupertino, California, on Wednesday. CEO Tim Cook unveiled three new iPhone models (Xs, Xs Max, and Xr) and the Apple Watch Series 4. The iPhone Xs has a 5.8-inch OLED screen. It so water-resistant to two meters for up to 30 minutes, and has up to 512 GB of storage, which could hold 200,000 thousand photos. It will come in a gold option and starts at $999.
Apple Inc. hosted its much-anticipated annual event in Cupertino, California, on Wednesday. CEO Tim Cook unveiled three new iPhone models (Xs, Xs Max, and Xr) and the Apple Watch Series 4. The iPhone Xs has a 5.8-inch OLED screen. It so water-resistant to two meters for up to 30 minutes, and has up to 512 GB of storage, which could hold 200,000 thousand photos. It will come in a gold option and starts at $999.
NYPD counterterrorism efforts
Millions of people attend fall and winter special events in New York City?everyone from tourists and New Yorkers to international heads of state. The bulk of the planning for protection falls right on the NYPD. Fox 5 got an exclusive look into the NYPD's Joint Operations Center.
Millions of people attend fall and winter special events in New York City?everyone from tourists and New Yorkers to international heads of state. The bulk of the planning for protection falls right on the NYPD. Fox 5 got an exclusive look into the NYPD's Joint Operations Center.
Bees in Times Square
Hundreds of bees created quite the buzz in Times Square on Tuesday afternoon. An NYPD beekeeper vacuumed the bees into a container.
Hundreds of bees created quite the buzz in Times Square on Tuesday afternoon. An NYPD beekeeper vacuumed the bees into a container.
Trump threatens Google
President Donald Trump lashed out at U.S. tech companies Tuesday, accusing Google and others of suppressing conservative voices and "hiding information" and good news. He cited no evidence for the claim, which echoes both his own attacks on the press and a conservative talking point.
President Donald Trump lashed out at U.S. tech companies Tuesday, accusing Google and others of suppressing conservative voices and "hiding information" and good news. He cited no evidence for the claim, which echoes both his own attacks on the press and a conservative talking point.
Reward for helping a cop
The union that represents sergeants in the NYPD wants to give $500 cash rewards to people who help police officers involved in violent confrontations. The SBA said in a statement that in certain circumstances civilians would be rewarded for helping an officer. But the police department does not support the idea.
The union that represents sergeants in the NYPD wants to give $500 cash rewards to people who help police officers involved in violent confrontations. The SBA said in a statement that in certain circumstances civilians would be rewarded for helping an officer. But the police department does not support the idea.
MTA in disarray
To think we could lay out in any kind of detail on how and why the New York City subway system now works ? or doesn't work ? the way it does in the space of this report would be foolish, which also speaks to the direness of the situation now facing our subways and the number and variety of opportunities that our leaders have chosen to neglect it.
To think we could lay out in any kind of detail on how and why the New York City subway system now works ? or doesn't work ? the way it does in the space of this report would be foolish, which also speaks to the direness of the situation now facing our subways and the number and variety of opportunities that our leaders have chosen to neglect it.
Sentencing in firefighter's death
Two men who caused the death of a New York City fire chief in an explosion at an illegal indoor marijuana-growing operation two years ago were sentenced to prison on Friday for their guilty pleas to manslaughter and marijuana charges. Garivaldi Castillo, 33, and Julio Salcedo, 36, were charged in the death of Battalion Chief Michael Fahy, 44, a 17-year veteran of the fire department and father of three.
Two men who caused the death of a New York City fire chief in an explosion at an illegal indoor marijuana-growing operation two years ago were sentenced to prison on Friday for their guilty pleas to manslaughter and marijuana charges. Garivaldi Castillo, 33, and Julio Salcedo, 36, were charged in the death of Battalion Chief Michael Fahy, 44, a 17-year veteran of the fire department and father of three.
Assaults on MTA workers
Three days after two people assaulted a subway conductor at the Grant Avenue station in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, transit workers union president Tony Utano and NYC Transit president Andy Byford held a joint news conference outside of MTA headquarters to announce what they described as an "all-out blitz against those who think attacking transit workers is acceptable.
Three days after two people assaulted a subway conductor at the Grant Avenue station in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, transit workers union president Tony Utano and NYC Transit president Andy Byford held a joint news conference outside of MTA headquarters to announce what they described as an "all-out blitz against those who think attacking transit workers is acceptable.
Cap on new ride-hail cars
New York City will temporarily cap the number of licenses for ride-hail vehicles, becoming the first American city to restrict the number of those vehicles, many of which are affiliated with ride-share apps such as Uber, Lyft, Juno, and others.
New York City will temporarily cap the number of licenses for ride-hail vehicles, becoming the first American city to restrict the number of those vehicles, many of which are affiliated with ride-share apps such as Uber, Lyft, Juno, and others.
Digital assistants and kids
Smart home devices with virtual assistants, such as Amazon Echo's Alexa and Google Home's Assistant, are creating challenges because some children are becoming too dependent on them. A wealth of information comes through a smart speaker that not only can answer questions and help with homework but can now make sure kids are polite and parents can control activities.
Smart home devices with virtual assistants, such as Amazon Echo's Alexa and Google Home's Assistant, are creating challenges because some children are becoming too dependent on them. A wealth of information comes through a smart speaker that not only can answer questions and help with homework but can now make sure kids are polite and parents can control activities.
Panel discusses for-hire vehicle cap plan
The NYC City Council is expected to put a cap on the number of for-hire vehicles for one year while the TLC conducts a study on ways to improve service by taxis.
The NYC City Council is expected to put a cap on the number of for-hire vehicles for one year while the TLC conducts a study on ways to improve service by taxis.
Tesla buyout?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is gearing up to lead a buyout of the electric car maker in a stunning move that would end the maverick company's eight-year history trading on the stock market.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is gearing up to lead a buyout of the electric car maker in a stunning move that would end the maverick company's eight-year history trading on the stock market.
NYPD Cmsr. James O'Neil
Commissioner James O'Neill discussed the importance of community policing.
Commissioner James O'Neill discussed the importance of community policing.
Facebook seeking financial data?
It can seem like Facebook already knows so much about us and our preferences, but now it seems the social media giant wants to know even more?specifically about our finances. The Wall Street Journal reports that Facebook has asked large banks to share detailed financial information about customers in an effort to offer more services to users.
It can seem like Facebook already knows so much about us and our preferences, but now it seems the social media giant wants to know even more?specifically about our finances. The Wall Street Journal reports that Facebook has asked large banks to share detailed financial information about customers in an effort to offer more services to users.
Social media and body image
Obsessions with social media?what could go wrong? JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association has printed a piece calling out Snapchat and a condition coined "Snapchat dysmorphia."
Obsessions with social media?what could go wrong? JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association has printed a piece calling out Snapchat and a condition coined "Snapchat dysmorphia."
Tensions ahead of cab vote
Tensions are running high for drivers who operate for-hire vehicles and those with medallions in New York City. This Wednesday is a big day for all of them. The City Council will vote on legislation intended to curb the number of ride-hailing services.
Tensions are running high for drivers who operate for-hire vehicles and those with medallions in New York City. This Wednesday is a big day for all of them. The City Council will vote on legislation intended to curb the number of ride-hailing services.
Facebook shuts down accounts
Facebook said it has uncovered "sophisticated" efforts, possibly linked to Russia, to influence U.S. politics on its platforms. The company said it removed 32 accounts from Facebook and Instagram because they were involved in "coordinated" political behavior and appeared to be fake. Nearly 300,000 people followed at least one of the accounts.
Facebook said it has uncovered "sophisticated" efforts, possibly linked to Russia, to influence U.S. politics on its platforms. The company said it removed 32 accounts from Facebook and Instagram because they were involved in "coordinated" political behavior and appeared to be fake. Nearly 300,000 people followed at least one of the accounts.