Trump's tweets
President Trump launched his latest and perhaps boldest offensive against North Korea via Twitter on Tuesday. He claimed his "nuclear button" is bigger and more powerful than Kim Jong Un's. The tweet came after U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley distanced the White House from proposed talks between north and South Korea.
President Trump launched his latest and perhaps boldest offensive against North Korea via Twitter on Tuesday. He claimed his "nuclear button" is bigger and more powerful than Kim Jong Un's. The tweet came after U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley distanced the White House from proposed talks between north and South Korea.
Bronx fire victims
Smoke and fire at an apartment building in the Bronx killed 12 people, including several children. Maria Batiz and her granddaughter were among victims. Batiz and the baby were trapped in their 3rd floor apartment and reportedly found in the bathtub. Shawntay Young, 19, and her aunt and two cousins also died. Emmanuel Mensah, 28, a U.S. Army soldier, perished as well.
Smoke and fire at an apartment building in the Bronx killed 12 people, including several children. Maria Batiz and her granddaughter were among victims. Batiz and the baby were trapped in their 3rd floor apartment and reportedly found in the bathtub. Shawntay Young, 19, and her aunt and two cousins also died. Emmanuel Mensah, 28, a U.S. Army soldier, perished as well.
Fatal Bronx fire investigation
Fire officials said a toddler playing with stove burners ignited a fire that swept through an apartment building in the Bronx. The fire killed a dozen people. For more people were hospitalized and are fighting for their lives.
Fire officials said a toddler playing with stove burners ignited a fire that swept through an apartment building in the Bronx. The fire killed a dozen people. For more people were hospitalized and are fighting for their lives.
Update from FDNY commissioner
FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro on Friday provided an update on the fast-moving fire that killed 12 people in an apartment building in the Bronx the night before. A child playing with the burners on a stove apparently sparked a fire in a first-floor apartment. The fire then quickly spread upstairs and engulfed the building.
FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro on Friday provided an update on the fast-moving fire that killed 12 people in an apartment building in the Bronx the night before. A child playing with the burners on a stove apparently sparked a fire in a first-floor apartment. The fire then quickly spread upstairs and engulfed the building.
Officials: Bronx fire kills 12
Mayor Bill de Blasio said a fire at an apartment building in the Bronx killed at least a dozen people.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said a fire at an apartment building in the Bronx killed at least a dozen people.
Times Square security
Following the recent terror attacks in Manhattan and mass shooting in Las Vegas, the NYPD is not taking any chances this New Year's Eve. No specific or credible threats have been made to New York City, but the NYPD knows that Times Square on New Year's Eve could be a target for terrorists. That is why security will be unprecedented Sunday night.
Following the recent terror attacks in Manhattan and mass shooting in Las Vegas, the NYPD is not taking any chances this New Year's Eve. No specific or credible threats have been made to New York City, but the NYPD knows that Times Square on New Year's Eve could be a target for terrorists. That is why security will be unprecedented Sunday night.
Police officers suspended
The NYPD suspended two cops while it investigates how they handled a 911 call to check on a woman in Brooklyn who later ended up dead. The officers supposedly responded to the home of Tonie Wells, 22, in Crown Heights on Wednesday at about 8:40 a.m., reported no signs of distress and then left.
The NYPD suspended two cops while it investigates how they handled a 911 call to check on a woman in Brooklyn who later ended up dead. The officers supposedly responded to the home of Tonie Wells, 22, in Crown Heights on Wednesday at about 8:40 a.m., reported no signs of distress and then left.
Trains collide
An MTA worker was injured when two work trains collided in a subway tunnel in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday. It happened around 5:13 a.m. on the E and M line between the 53rd and Lexington Ave. station and Roosevelt Island. The worker suffered a back injury. The worker was taken out of the subway on a stretcher and brought to Bellevue Hospital Center in serious condition.
An MTA worker was injured when two work trains collided in a subway tunnel in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday. It happened around 5:13 a.m. on the E and M line between the 53rd and Lexington Ave. station and Roosevelt Island. The worker suffered a back injury. The worker was taken out of the subway on a stretcher and brought to Bellevue Hospital Center in serious condition.
Christmas church security
Less than two months ago, a gunman opened fire at a Texas church, stealing the lives of 25 people. In New York, the NYPD is not taking any chances. Police say there is no credible threat to New York City. Still, heavy weapons units will fan out across the five boroughs to provide security for Christmas church services at houses of worship.
Less than two months ago, a gunman opened fire at a Texas church, stealing the lives of 25 people. In New York, the NYPD is not taking any chances. Police say there is no credible threat to New York City. Still, heavy weapons units will fan out across the five boroughs to provide security for Christmas church services at houses of worship.
Security at transit hubs, bridges
The New York National Guard will be deployed across bridges, tunnels, airports and mass transit systems in the New York City area over the holiday season. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the move is in light of recent terrorist attacks. The coordinated law enforcement effort also increases the number of New York State Police assets deployed at all MTA and Port Authority facilities.
The New York National Guard will be deployed across bridges, tunnels, airports and mass transit systems in the New York City area over the holiday season. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the move is in light of recent terrorist attacks. The coordinated law enforcement effort also increases the number of New York State Police assets deployed at all MTA and Port Authority facilities.
Cop killer sentenced
A New York judge on Tuesday sentenced a convicted cop killer to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Last month, a jury convicted Demetrius Blackwell, 37, of murder and other charges in the death of Police Officer Brian Moore and the attempted murder of Police Officer Eric Jansen, who was not hurt in the 2015 shooting.
A New York judge on Tuesday sentenced a convicted cop killer to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Last month, a jury convicted Demetrius Blackwell, 37, of murder and other charges in the death of Police Officer Brian Moore and the attempted murder of Police Officer Eric Jansen, who was not hurt in the 2015 shooting.
Menorah causes fatal fire
Four members of one family, including three children, died?in an overnight fire in Brooklyn. Fire investigators believe that a lit menorah started the fire. Neighbors said the family was known to light menorah candles in celebration of Hanukkah. Police responded to a call at East 14th St. in Sheepshead Bay at about 2:15 a.m. First responders found the bodies of the four victims: Aliza Azan, 39, and three of her children, an Moshe, 11, Yitzah, 7, and Henrietta, 3.
Four members of one family, including three children, died?in an overnight fire in Brooklyn. Fire investigators believe that a lit menorah started the fire. Neighbors said the family was known to light menorah candles in celebration of Hanukkah. Police responded to a call at East 14th St. in Sheepshead Bay at about 2:15 a.m. First responders found the bodies of the four victims: Aliza Azan, 39, and three of her children, an Moshe, 11, Yitzah, 7, and Henrietta, 3.
Deadly fire in Brooklyn
Four members of one family, including three children, are dead after an overnight fire in Brooklyn. Fire investigators believe that a lit oil-based menorah or a candle may have started the fire. Police responded to a call at 19 East 14th St. in Sheepshead Bay at about 2:15 a.m. First responders found the bodies of the four victims.
Four members of one family, including three children, are dead after an overnight fire in Brooklyn. Fire investigators believe that a lit oil-based menorah or a candle may have started the fire. Police responded to a call at 19 East 14th St. in Sheepshead Bay at about 2:15 a.m. First responders found the bodies of the four victims.
Social media bishop
Bishop Frank Caggiano of Bridgeport has Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat accounts. He explained that social media is a powerful force in young people's lives. It has affected the way they speak, socialize, and communicate. So three years ago, the bishop decided to tap into that power. In doing so, he is following the holy father's example.
Bishop Frank Caggiano of Bridgeport has Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat accounts. He explained that social media is a powerful force in young people's lives. It has affected the way they speak, socialize, and communicate. So three years ago, the bishop decided to tap into that power. In doing so, he is following the holy father's example.
Who is New York City bomb suspect Akayed Ullah?
The NYPD identified the suspect in the New York City subway bombing as Akayed Ullah, an immigrant from Bangladesh who lives in Brooklyn. He has been in the United States for about seven years.
The NYPD identified the suspect in the New York City subway bombing as Akayed Ullah, an immigrant from Bangladesh who lives in Brooklyn. He has been in the United States for about seven years.
SUBWAY TERROR: Pipe bomb blast injures bomber, 3 others
A man set off an explosive device that was strapped on his body in the subway system in the Times Square area during the busy Monday morning rush hour commute.
A man set off an explosive device that was strapped on his body in the subway system in the Times Square area during the busy Monday morning rush hour commute.
Thanksgiving Day Parade security
The NYPD is taking security very seriously for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The department will deploy thousands of officers and will implement many security measures that will be visible and not.
The NYPD is taking security very seriously for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The department will deploy thousands of officers and will implement many security measures that will be visible and not.
Community cop gets promotion
Louise Sanfilippo spent the past 16-plus years of her life devoted to the people she protects. Sanfilippo is a community police officer, which means she stays within a specific neighborhood, building relationships to drive down crime.
Louise Sanfilippo spent the past 16-plus years of her life devoted to the people she protects. Sanfilippo is a community police officer, which means she stays within a specific neighborhood, building relationships to drive down crime.
Hamilton Heights fire
A massive fire burned in a residential and retail building in Upper Manhattan Friday. The flames and thick smoke could be seen from many blocks away. The fire broke out at about 3 p.m. on Broadway and West 144th Street in Hamilton Heights. The fire is on the top floor of a six-story building, the FDNY said.
A massive fire burned in a residential and retail building in Upper Manhattan Friday. The flames and thick smoke could be seen from many blocks away. The fire broke out at about 3 p.m. on Broadway and West 144th Street in Hamilton Heights. The fire is on the top floor of a six-story building, the FDNY said.
Doing MetroCard math
Countless straphangers wonder which MetroCard makes the most sense: weekly, monthly, of pay-as-you-go? If you're struggling to figure out what type of MetroCard you should buy, the MTA has a MetroCard fare calculator on its website to help you come up with the best plan. A 30-day unlimited card is only worth it if you swipe your card at least 47 times in the month, according to the website.
Countless straphangers wonder which MetroCard makes the most sense: weekly, monthly, of pay-as-you-go? If you're struggling to figure out what type of MetroCard you should buy, the MTA has a MetroCard fare calculator on its website to help you come up with the best plan. A 30-day unlimited card is only worth it if you swipe your card at least 47 times in the month, according to the website.