Retailers try new strategies to keep customers
With the holidays nipping at our heels, retail experts are analyzing this year's shopping trends. By some estimates, brick-and-mortar sales will suffer in favor of their sleeker, more convenient competitor, online shopping.
With the holidays nipping at our heels, retail experts are analyzing this year's shopping trends. By some estimates, brick-and-mortar sales will suffer in favor of their sleeker, more convenient competitor, online shopping.
'Freezing' iPhone X?
Those with the iPhone X almost expect the brand-new iPhone with facial recognition will have some type of glitch. Apple has been made aware a few people are experiencing the latest one on the latest phone.
Those with the iPhone X almost expect the brand-new iPhone with facial recognition will have some type of glitch. Apple has been made aware a few people are experiencing the latest one on the latest phone.
First Annual Pet Con Preview
Some of the most popular dogs and cats of Instagram will be on hand for Pet Con, Nov. 18-19 at the Metropolitan Pavilion.
Some of the most popular dogs and cats of Instagram will be on hand for Pet Con, Nov. 18-19 at the Metropolitan Pavilion.
Cop killer convicted
A jury on Thursday convicted a Queens man in the 2015 fatal shooting of an NYPD plainclothes officer. Jurors found Demetrius Blackwell, 37, guilty on all counts in connection with the death of Police Officer Brian Moore and the attempted murder of his partner, Police Officer Eric Jansen, who was not hurt in the shooting.
A jury on Thursday convicted a Queens man in the 2015 fatal shooting of an NYPD plainclothes officer. Jurors found Demetrius Blackwell, 37, guilty on all counts in connection with the death of Police Officer Brian Moore and the attempted murder of his partner, Police Officer Eric Jansen, who was not hurt in the shooting.
Subway workers getting iPhones
The latest MTA measure to ensure riders are kept in the loop is handing out 230 iPhone 6 phones to train conductors and platform controllers around the city. The MTA sill send those phones real-time updates on rail conditions, major delays, and which alternative route might be best.
The latest MTA measure to ensure riders are kept in the loop is handing out 230 iPhone 6 phones to train conductors and platform controllers around the city. The MTA sill send those phones real-time updates on rail conditions, major delays, and which alternative route might be best.
Tonya Lewis Lee
'She's Gotta Have It' has been recreated for Netflix and a new generation of viewers. Executive Producer Tonya Lewis Lee previews the series hitting the streaming sight on Nov. 23.
'She's Gotta Have It' has been recreated for Netflix and a new generation of viewers. Executive Producer Tonya Lewis Lee previews the series hitting the streaming sight on Nov. 23.
FOX Business update Nov. 6, 2017
Tracee Carrasco of FOX Business Network has some headlines in business news. Amazon is having sales.
Tracee Carrasco of FOX Business Network has some headlines in business news. Amazon is having sales.
FDNY pioneer
The FDNY promotion ceremony in Brooklyn on Thursday had a lot to celebrate. But Tonya Boyd stood out from the rest. She is the first black woman to rise to the rank of deputy chief. Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro called Boyd a wonderful person and a great role model for young women.
The FDNY promotion ceremony in Brooklyn on Thursday had a lot to celebrate. But Tonya Boyd stood out from the rest. She is the first black woman to rise to the rank of deputy chief. Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro called Boyd a wonderful person and a great role model for young women.
Extra security at NYC Marathon
The NYPD, state, and NYRR promised added security at the New York City Marathon in the wake of the terror attack in Lower Manhattan. The marathon's Blue Line painting ceremony that celebrates the painting of the line that traces the 26.2-mile course has been postponed.
The NYPD, state, and NYRR promised added security at the New York City Marathon in the wake of the terror attack in Lower Manhattan. The marathon's Blue Line painting ceremony that celebrates the painting of the line that traces the 26.2-mile course has been postponed.
Sanders and de Blasio ride the subway
After days of damaging headlines about his alleged pay-to-play relationship with a wealthy donor, and with one week to go until election day, Mayor Bill de Blasio was eager to reset the agenda Monday morning with a high-profile friend by his side, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.
After days of damaging headlines about his alleged pay-to-play relationship with a wealthy donor, and with one week to go until election day, Mayor Bill de Blasio was eager to reset the agenda Monday morning with a high-profile friend by his side, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.
Chaos outside show at Barclays Center
Video from social media shows chaos as an impatient crowd -- many who didn't have tickets -- rushed Barclays Center in Brooklyn for the sold-out Power 105.1 Powerhouse Show featuring Cardi B and the Weeknd.
Video from social media shows chaos as an impatient crowd -- many who didn't have tickets -- rushed Barclays Center in Brooklyn for the sold-out Power 105.1 Powerhouse Show featuring Cardi B and the Weeknd.
Bronx girl becomes honorary firefighter
Honorary firefighter is a distinction not many receive. But then again, very few are as deserving as Jamoni Merritt. In August, the 11-year-old girl from the Bronx was at a sleepover she'll never forget. After dozing off, she woke up with burns to over 85 percent of her face after one of her friends threw boiling water at her in an attempted prank.
Honorary firefighter is a distinction not many receive. But then again, very few are as deserving as Jamoni Merritt. In August, the 11-year-old girl from the Bronx was at a sleepover she'll never forget. After dozing off, she woke up with burns to over 85 percent of her face after one of her friends threw boiling water at her in an attempted prank.
Homeless New Yorkers in transit hubs
People commuting to the city, those who live here, those visiting say you can't avoid seeing the homeless taking shelter in stations and terminals. Fox 5 spotted workers outside the Port Authority Bus Terminal several times a week during the morning rush throwing buckets filled with bleach and water onto the building and sidewalks in spots that routinely reek of urine.
People commuting to the city, those who live here, those visiting say you can't avoid seeing the homeless taking shelter in stations and terminals. Fox 5 spotted workers outside the Port Authority Bus Terminal several times a week during the morning rush throwing buckets filled with bleach and water onto the building and sidewalks in spots that routinely reek of urine.
MetroCard to be phased out
After more than two decades, MTA is finally saying "It's not me -- it's you" and is getting ready to swipe left on MetroCards. The MTA on Monday approved more than $500 million to bring in the next fare-payment system beginning late 2018.
After more than two decades, MTA is finally saying "It's not me -- it's you" and is getting ready to swipe left on MetroCards. The MTA on Monday approved more than $500 million to bring in the next fare-payment system beginning late 2018.
Gift giving via e-mail
Gone are the days of lugging that heavy bag out of Target, filled with holiday gifts. Now you can shop online and send an announcement of the present electronically. The service is called Gift Now. You purchase a gift online and click the "Gift Now" feature. Then your recipient gets an email. Never once does the present leave the warehouse without approval. Never once does your friend or family need to haul back an item they don't want.
Gone are the days of lugging that heavy bag out of Target, filled with holiday gifts. Now you can shop online and send an announcement of the present electronically. The service is called Gift Now. You purchase a gift online and click the "Gift Now" feature. Then your recipient gets an email. Never once does the present leave the warehouse without approval. Never once does your friend or family need to haul back an item they don't want.
NYPD: Kids lied about stalker
A man who turned himself into police after the NYPD released security camera footage in an alleged stalker case in Brooklyn has no connection to the incident, police said. In fact, two siblings who claimed a man was stalking them have recanted their stories, the NYPD said.
A man who turned himself into police after the NYPD released security camera footage in an alleged stalker case in Brooklyn has no connection to the incident, police said. In fact, two siblings who claimed a man was stalking them have recanted their stories, the NYPD said.
Yellow taxi bill
The New York City Council is weighing a bill that could double the number of yellow cabs on the streets. The bill would allow medallion owners to add a second vehicle under their current medallions. City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez said this is necessary for the taxi industry to survive against growing ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft.
The New York City Council is weighing a bill that could double the number of yellow cabs on the streets. The bill would allow medallion owners to add a second vehicle under their current medallions. City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez said this is necessary for the taxi industry to survive against growing ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft.
NYPD crisis intervention training
A year has passed since an NYPD sergeant shot and killed an emotionally disturbed woman inside her apartment in the Bronx. That confrontation led to a lot questions about how the police department deals with the mentally ill.
A year has passed since an NYPD sergeant shot and killed an emotionally disturbed woman inside her apartment in the Bronx. That confrontation led to a lot questions about how the police department deals with the mentally ill.
VIDEO: Cow on the loose in Brooklyn
A cow got loose in Brooklyn late Tuesday morning. This video from SkyFoxHD shows police officers working to corral the bovine at the Prospect Park Parade Ground. Authorities used tranquilizer darts to subdue the animal and it was safely corralled, loaded into a police horse trailer and whisked away to the relief of those watching it unfold.The NYPD said the steer possibly escaped from a nearby slaughterhouse.
A cow got loose in Brooklyn late Tuesday morning. This video from SkyFoxHD shows police officers working to corral the bovine at the Prospect Park Parade Ground. Authorities used tranquilizer darts to subdue the animal and it was safely corralled, loaded into a police horse trailer and whisked away to the relief of those watching it unfold.The NYPD said the steer possibly escaped from a nearby slaughterhouse.
FDNY documentary 'My Father's House'
Prior to September 11, 2001, what became known as the 23rd Street Fire was the deadliest fire in FDNY history. One dozen New York's Bravest died when the floor collapsed fighting a fire in a building on 23rd Street in Manhattan on Oct. 17, 1966. Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro and Christine Priore, daughter of Lt. Joseph Priore, who died in the fire, spoke about the tragedy and a new documentary about it.
Prior to September 11, 2001, what became known as the 23rd Street Fire was the deadliest fire in FDNY history. One dozen New York's Bravest died when the floor collapsed fighting a fire in a building on 23rd Street in Manhattan on Oct. 17, 1966. Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro and Christine Priore, daughter of Lt. Joseph Priore, who died in the fire, spoke about the tragedy and a new documentary about it.