Broken subway elevators
The sign on an elevator door says "please excuse the inconvenience." And that is exactly how commuters who rely on the 63rd Street and 3rd Avenue subway station would describe this. Day after day, whether or not the brand-new elevators in the brand new station will work is a gamble.
The sign on an elevator door says "please excuse the inconvenience." And that is exactly how commuters who rely on the 63rd Street and 3rd Avenue subway station would describe this. Day after day, whether or not the brand-new elevators in the brand new station will work is a gamble.
Inside the NYPD Counterterrorism Bureau
The threat around the world is real and growing and increasingly unpredictable. With New York holding the top spot on the terrorists' most wanted list, the NYPD has to make sure the city's preparedness and response stay one step ahead of disaster. Fox 5 got an exclusive look at how the department is trying to do just that.
The threat around the world is real and growing and increasingly unpredictable. With New York holding the top spot on the terrorists' most wanted list, the NYPD has to make sure the city's preparedness and response stay one step ahead of disaster. Fox 5 got an exclusive look at how the department is trying to do just that.
Amazon to Bayonne?
The competition is heating up for amazon's second headquarters. More than 50 cities across the country and Canada are fighting to be the new home of the internet giant. The latest on the map: Bayonne, New Jersey. Mayor James Davis says he has the perfect location: 200-plus acres of underdeveloped waterfront property.
The competition is heating up for amazon's second headquarters. More than 50 cities across the country and Canada are fighting to be the new home of the internet giant. The latest on the map: Bayonne, New Jersey. Mayor James Davis says he has the perfect location: 200-plus acres of underdeveloped waterfront property.
Lady Gaga Documentary Preview
Director and Producer Chris Moukarbel talks about working with Lady Gaga for his new documentary about the pop sensation, 'Gaga: Five Foot Two.'
Director and Producer Chris Moukarbel talks about working with Lady Gaga for his new documentary about the pop sensation, 'Gaga: Five Foot Two.'
Brandon Larracuente
The star of the hit NetFlix series, '13 Reasons Why,' is teaming up with Walgreeens to help combat the opioid epidemic.
The star of the hit NetFlix series, '13 Reasons Why,' is teaming up with Walgreeens to help combat the opioid epidemic.
Bus crash probe
The NTSB is investigating the collision of two buses in Queens. Police said a Dahlia tour bus was speeding when it slammed into the back of an MTA bus. The force of the collision spun the MTA bus into the opposite direction of traffic. Three people died in the crash.
The NTSB is investigating the collision of two buses in Queens. Police said a Dahlia tour bus was speeding when it slammed into the back of an MTA bus. The force of the collision spun the MTA bus into the opposite direction of traffic. Three people died in the crash.
Cop on administrative trial
An administrative hearing is underway to determine the fate of Police Officer James Frascatore of the NYPD. He is accused of using excessive force against tennis star James Blake in an incident two years ago that was captured on video. Blake is asking for Officer Frascatore to be fired.
An administrative hearing is underway to determine the fate of Police Officer James Frascatore of the NYPD. He is accused of using excessive force against tennis star James Blake in an incident two years ago that was captured on video. Blake is asking for Officer Frascatore to be fired.
VIDEO: Buses collide in Queens
This security camera video shows a Daliah tour bus, traveling east on Northern Blvd., crashing into an MTA bus that had just turned onto the boulevard from Main St. One bus also struck a building, sparking a fire. A pedestrian, a passenger and the driver of the tour bus were killed.
This security camera video shows a Daliah tour bus, traveling east on Northern Blvd., crashing into an MTA bus that had just turned onto the boulevard from Main St. One bus also struck a building, sparking a fire. A pedestrian, a passenger and the driver of the tour bus were killed.
NYPD releases bodycam videos
Bodycam footage released by police on Thursday shows what happened inside the bedroom of 31-year-old Miguel Richards on September 6. The video shows the four officers pleading with Richards for several minutes to drop his weapons before he was shot.
Bodycam footage released by police on Thursday shows what happened inside the bedroom of 31-year-old Miguel Richards on September 6. The video shows the four officers pleading with Richards for several minutes to drop his weapons before he was shot.
Fatal NYPD shooting
The NYPD has released the first video footage from body cameras of a deadly encounter involving cops since they first started wearing cameras earlier this year. The videos, from four officers, add an important perspective but also leave a lot of questions unanswered. This 16-minute video compilation shows Miguel Richards standing motionless in the corner of his bedroom for several minutes for all but the final seconds.
The NYPD has released the first video footage from body cameras of a deadly encounter involving cops since they first started wearing cameras earlier this year. The videos, from four officers, add an important perspective but also leave a lot of questions unanswered. This 16-minute video compilation shows Miguel Richards standing motionless in the corner of his bedroom for several minutes for all but the final seconds.
Indian-born author shines light on caste
A Brooklyn author has come a long way from being born a so-called untouchable in India's caste system. Sujatha Gidla has written a memoir about the discrimination and segregation of her youth. The book is about being born an untouchable and finding her voice and a sense of belonging in New York.
A Brooklyn author has come a long way from being born a so-called untouchable in India's caste system. Sujatha Gidla has written a memoir about the discrimination and segregation of her youth. The book is about being born an untouchable and finding her voice and a sense of belonging in New York.
Apple unveils new iPhones, Watch
Tech junkies had to sit through 90 minutes of the apple event and endless videos to get to the big reveal: the brand-new iPhone X with an edge-to-edge screen, Super Retina OLED technology, and face ID instead of a home button.
Tech junkies had to sit through 90 minutes of the apple event and endless videos to get to the big reveal: the brand-new iPhone X with an edge-to-edge screen, Super Retina OLED technology, and face ID instead of a home button.
9/11 ceremonies around NYC
The 16th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks is just days away. People from all over came to pay their respects at Ground Zero on Thursday. Several other remembrance and dedication ceremonies were held throughout the city. Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams unveiled a banner with the names of the 266 Brooklyn residents who died on that fateful day.
The 16th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks is just days away. People from all over came to pay their respects at Ground Zero on Thursday. Several other remembrance and dedication ceremonies were held throughout the city. Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams unveiled a banner with the names of the 266 Brooklyn residents who died on that fateful day.
Amazon facility coming to New York City
It doesn't look like much now but an Amazon building is already being built on Staten Island. Staten Island Borough President James Oddo said he hopes it'll be fully operational in about a year. The structure is only a concrete frame now but soon thousands of people will be working here. This West Shore site, in Bloomfield, will house Amazon's first facility in New York. The facility sits on Gulf Avenue at the Matrix Global Logistics Park.
It doesn't look like much now but an Amazon building is already being built on Staten Island. Staten Island Borough President James Oddo said he hopes it'll be fully operational in about a year. The structure is only a concrete frame now but soon thousands of people will be working here. This West Shore site, in Bloomfield, will house Amazon's first facility in New York. The facility sits on Gulf Avenue at the Matrix Global Logistics Park.
NYC violent crime tumbles
The NYPD said that violent crime in the city has dropped to a historic low. But some critics are wondering if police should be doing more to stop the so-called quality-of-life crimes. The phrase "long hot summer" refers to the traditionally high-crime months of July and August. But Mayor Bill de Blasio said this summer's declining crime rate is turning that phrase on its head.
The NYPD said that violent crime in the city has dropped to a historic low. But some critics are wondering if police should be doing more to stop the so-called quality-of-life crimes. The phrase "long hot summer" refers to the traditionally high-crime months of July and August. But Mayor Bill de Blasio said this summer's declining crime rate is turning that phrase on its head.
Tight security at Brooklyn festivities
A celebration of Caribbean cultures stepped off Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn under very tight security on Monday. The annual J'ouvert festival and West Indian Day Parade draw huge crowds. But the events had issues with violence in the past. Immediately after two murders last year, event organizers and community leaders met with police and city officials to come up with a new security plan. Their goal was to create a safe environment while celebrating Caribbean culture.
A celebration of Caribbean cultures stepped off Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn under very tight security on Monday. The annual J'ouvert festival and West Indian Day Parade draw huge crowds. But the events had issues with violence in the past. Immediately after two murders last year, event organizers and community leaders met with police and city officials to come up with a new security plan. Their goal was to create a safe environment while celebrating Caribbean culture.
NYPD cops sickened in Queens
Several NYPD officers were taken to a hospital after being sickened inside a Queens apartment building Friday morning. Police received a noise complaint call around 2 a.m. After entering a fifth-floor apartment on Saunders Street and 63rd Drive in Rego Park, the officers were exposed to an unknown substance, according to Assistant Chief Juanita Holmes, the commander of Patrol Borough Queens North. The cops found a 39-year-old man under the influence of drugs. Holmes said the man was "irrational" and officers took him into custody.
Several NYPD officers were taken to a hospital after being sickened inside a Queens apartment building Friday morning. Police received a noise complaint call around 2 a.m. After entering a fifth-floor apartment on Saunders Street and 63rd Drive in Rego Park, the officers were exposed to an unknown substance, according to Assistant Chief Juanita Holmes, the commander of Patrol Borough Queens North. The cops found a 39-year-old man under the influence of drugs. Holmes said the man was "irrational" and officers took him into custody.
Summer of Hell almost over
The so-called Summer of Hell is just days away from being over. Amtrak officials announced Thursday afternoon that the repair work at Penn Station is complete and regular service will resume in the morning on Tuesday, September 5.
The so-called Summer of Hell is just days away from being over. Amtrak officials announced Thursday afternoon that the repair work at Penn Station is complete and regular service will resume in the morning on Tuesday, September 5.
Work hours lost to subway delays
The transit system is in the middle of a crisis, with everything from derailments to breakdowns to power outages. The problems have not only caused a number of delays and cancellations but also lost work hours.
The transit system is in the middle of a crisis, with everything from derailments to breakdowns to power outages. The problems have not only caused a number of delays and cancellations but also lost work hours.
Hunt on for 'Broadway' bandit
At least seven banks targeted in the past two weeks along a 3.5 mile stretch of Broadway, according to the FBI and NYPD.
At least seven banks targeted in the past two weeks along a 3.5 mile stretch of Broadway, according to the FBI and NYPD.