Social media during a natural disaster
We can probably fill in the sentence "Social media has completely changed _____" with almost anything. Thankfully, instead of reporting on the latest trolling tactic, cyber-bullying campaign, or scam, we get to tell you how Hurricane Harvey has apparently driven us to social media to mostly help our fellow man.
We can probably fill in the sentence "Social media has completely changed _____" with almost anything. Thankfully, instead of reporting on the latest trolling tactic, cyber-bullying campaign, or scam, we get to tell you how Hurricane Harvey has apparently driven us to social media to mostly help our fellow man.
New York crews head to Texas
With the floods from Hurricane Harvey ravaging Houston, help has already arrived from the New York area. More supplies and resources are on the way including some of life's most basic necessities. The federal government admitted that it can't do all the rescue work in Texas itself and openly asked for help. Urban search-and-rescue teams from New Jersey geared up for their life-saving mission.
With the floods from Hurricane Harvey ravaging Houston, help has already arrived from the New York area. More supplies and resources are on the way including some of life's most basic necessities. The federal government admitted that it can't do all the rescue work in Texas itself and openly asked for help. Urban search-and-rescue teams from New Jersey geared up for their life-saving mission.
Trump vs. GOP leaders
Heading into a delicate month with nothing short of the daily operations of the federal government at stake and with a potential fiscal crisis looming, the leader of the free world is attacking the leaders in Congress. President Donald Trump wants the border wall. The commander in chief is threatening to shut down the federal government if Congress doesn't pay up, insisting taxpayers foot the bill. That is very different from the campaign promise that Mexico would pick up the tab.
Heading into a delicate month with nothing short of the daily operations of the federal government at stake and with a potential fiscal crisis looming, the leader of the free world is attacking the leaders in Congress. President Donald Trump wants the border wall. The commander in chief is threatening to shut down the federal government if Congress doesn't pay up, insisting taxpayers foot the bill. That is very different from the campaign promise that Mexico would pick up the tab.
New York City bus system
New York City's subway crisis is getting all the headlines this summer, but New Yorkers who use MTA buses to get around are saying, "Don't forget about us." Sitting around waiting for the bus is an experience a lot of New Yorkers can relate to. A lot of commuters told Fox 5 News that their taxes and fares got to the service and that the buses ought to be on time.
New York City's subway crisis is getting all the headlines this summer, but New Yorkers who use MTA buses to get around are saying, "Don't forget about us." Sitting around waiting for the bus is an experience a lot of New Yorkers can relate to. A lot of commuters told Fox 5 News that their taxes and fares got to the service and that the buses ought to be on time.
J'ouvert festival security changes
New York City officials have shifted the start time of a pre-dawn festival celebrating Caribbean culture and are taking other security precautions in an effort to stem violence ahead of the West Indian Day Parade. J'ouvert usually begins at 4 a.m. on Labor Day on the streets of Brooklyn but will start this year at 6 a.m. Revelers will have to pass through metal detectors, and no alcohol or backpacks will be allowed.
New York City officials have shifted the start time of a pre-dawn festival celebrating Caribbean culture and are taking other security precautions in an effort to stem violence ahead of the West Indian Day Parade. J'ouvert usually begins at 4 a.m. on Labor Day on the streets of Brooklyn but will start this year at 6 a.m. Revelers will have to pass through metal detectors, and no alcohol or backpacks will be allowed.
Moynihan Train Hall construction to begin
This former Farley Post Office Building, built in 1912, takes up a city block next to Penn Station in Manhattan. It will once again see life as a major hub for Long Island Rail Road and Amtrak riders. The governor's office released artist renderings show what the train hall will look like when complete. The Moynihan Train Hall is expected to open in 2020.
This former Farley Post Office Building, built in 1912, takes up a city block next to Penn Station in Manhattan. It will once again see life as a major hub for Long Island Rail Road and Amtrak riders. The governor's office released artist renderings show what the train hall will look like when complete. The Moynihan Train Hall is expected to open in 2020.
Trump returns to Trump Tower
Thousands of protesters gathered in Midtown Manhattan Monday to protest the Trump administration. The president arrived at his namesake tower Monday night to spend the night in his residence here for the first time since being elected. Protesters lined both sides of 5th Avenue near Trump Tower and shouted slogans and waved signs.
Thousands of protesters gathered in Midtown Manhattan Monday to protest the Trump administration. The president arrived at his namesake tower Monday night to spend the night in his residence here for the first time since being elected. Protesters lined both sides of 5th Avenue near Trump Tower and shouted slogans and waved signs.
Congestion pricing in Manhattan
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has changed course and now believes that some form of charging motorists to enter Manhattan is called for. He said his plan will be different from the one then-Mayor Mike Bloomberg proposed a decade ago. While Cuomo didn't give specifics on the plan he is considering, one plan that has already gotten a lot of attention would put tolls on the East River crossings while lowering tolls on other outer-borough bridges, such as the Verrazano, and charging drivers who enter or exit Midtown Manhattan at 60th Street at peak times.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has changed course and now believes that some form of charging motorists to enter Manhattan is called for. He said his plan will be different from the one then-Mayor Mike Bloomberg proposed a decade ago. While Cuomo didn't give specifics on the plan he is considering, one plan that has already gotten a lot of attention would put tolls on the East River crossings while lowering tolls on other outer-borough bridges, such as the Verrazano, and charging drivers who enter or exit Midtown Manhattan at 60th Street at peak times.
Rape suspect sought
Police are looking for this man in connection with the rape of a 12-year-old girl.
Police are looking for this man in connection with the rape of a 12-year-old girl.
Wounded cop leaves hospital
The NYPD officer who was shot Thursday has been released from the hospital. Police Officer Hart Nguyen left Jamaica Hospital in Queens Friday afternoon to applause and cheers from his brothers and sisters in blue. Nguyen was shot in the chest and arm while responding to a 911 call about an emotionally disturbed person in the Cypress Hills section of Brooklyn. His ballistic vest stopped two rounds, which likely saved his life, the NYPD commissioner said. One round penetrated his right arm.
The NYPD officer who was shot Thursday has been released from the hospital. Police Officer Hart Nguyen left Jamaica Hospital in Queens Friday afternoon to applause and cheers from his brothers and sisters in blue. Nguyen was shot in the chest and arm while responding to a 911 call about an emotionally disturbed person in the Cypress Hills section of Brooklyn. His ballistic vest stopped two rounds, which likely saved his life, the NYPD commissioner said. One round penetrated his right arm.
NYPD cop wounded in shooting
A New York City police officer who was shot in Brooklyn Thursday afternoon is very lucky to be alive, officials said. As the officer approached the rear of a home, a 29-year-old man fired several shots, hitting the cop twice in the chest and once right arm, the commissioner said. The officer's ballistic-resistant vest stopped the round that hit him in the chest.
A New York City police officer who was shot in Brooklyn Thursday afternoon is very lucky to be alive, officials said. As the officer approached the rear of a home, a 29-year-old man fired several shots, hitting the cop twice in the chest and once right arm, the commissioner said. The officer's ballistic-resistant vest stopped the round that hit him in the chest.
Delayed Pilsner comes to Penn Station
Cool off with a new kind of beer coming to Penn Station next week. The pilsner is dubbed Delayed and it is designed to look like the LIRR schedule board that many commuters have seen this summer with Amtrak's repair work. Blue Point Brewing Company came up with the idea waiting for a delayed train to Patchogue, home to the brewery.
Cool off with a new kind of beer coming to Penn Station next week. The pilsner is dubbed Delayed and it is designed to look like the LIRR schedule board that many commuters have seen this summer with Amtrak's repair work. Blue Point Brewing Company came up with the idea waiting for a delayed train to Patchogue, home to the brewery.
De Blasio Talks MTA with Rosanna Scotto
In this part of her interview with NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, Good Day NY co-anchor Rosanna Scotto asks the city leader what he plans on doing to fix the subways.
In this part of her interview with NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, Good Day NY co-anchor Rosanna Scotto asks the city leader what he plans on doing to fix the subways.
Cyclist robbing cabbies
The NYPD says a man has assaulted cab drivers before grabbing money from them while on a bicycle.
The NYPD says a man has assaulted cab drivers before grabbing money from them while on a bicycle.
Sleep apnea testing decision
The Trump administration is doing away with the plan to require screening for sleep apnea in truck drivers and train engineers. But U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-New York, is criticizing that move and anticipates bipartisan agreement and has all intentions of restoring the screening.
The Trump administration is doing away with the plan to require screening for sleep apnea in truck drivers and train engineers. But U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-New York, is criticizing that move and anticipates bipartisan agreement and has all intentions of restoring the screening.
Council grills MTA
Several New York City Council members became quite emotional when it came time to get answers from the MTA. Things got heated over the cost. Council members questioned why city taxpayers must pay more? What happened to MTA funding?
Several New York City Council members became quite emotional when it came time to get answers from the MTA. Things got heated over the cost. Council members questioned why city taxpayers must pay more? What happened to MTA funding?
Trump slams senator on Twitter
President Donald Trump remains on what he calls a "working vacation" at his home on his golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey. The president on Monday lashed out on Twitter at Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, calling him a "phony Vietnam con artist." He tweeted "never in the U.S. has anyone lied or defrauded voters" like Blumenthal.
President Donald Trump remains on what he calls a "working vacation" at his home on his golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey. The president on Monday lashed out on Twitter at Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, calling him a "phony Vietnam con artist." He tweeted "never in the U.S. has anyone lied or defrauded voters" like Blumenthal.
New tax to fund the subway?
A fair fare with the help of millionaires. That is the newest plan by Mayor Bill de Blasio to generate much-needed funding to fix the subways. But the MTA said that would be a long-term solution for a crisis that needs funding right now.
A fair fare with the help of millionaires. That is the newest plan by Mayor Bill de Blasio to generate much-needed funding to fix the subways. But the MTA said that would be a long-term solution for a crisis that needs funding right now.
NYC subway crisis
Transit experts say the New York City subway problems date back to 2010 when the MTA cut the budget, service, and maintenance. That has led to overcrowding and subway breakdowns. Even as MTA ridership reaches record levels, the number of subway car breakdowns is on the rise taking trains out of commission. In some cases, that cuts the capacity to move tens of thousands of passengers during rush hours.
Transit experts say the New York City subway problems date back to 2010 when the MTA cut the budget, service, and maintenance. That has led to overcrowding and subway breakdowns. Even as MTA ridership reaches record levels, the number of subway car breakdowns is on the rise taking trains out of commission. In some cases, that cuts the capacity to move tens of thousands of passengers during rush hours.
Frustrated subway riders vent
Delays, broken escalators, and dirty platforms ? those are some of the big complaints subway riders vented about to a pair of local lawmakers who rode the subways for a day to talk to commuters. Following 12 hours straight aboard the subway, Transportation Committee Chairman Ydanis Rodriguez met Fox 5 News above ground to talk about his findings.
Delays, broken escalators, and dirty platforms ? those are some of the big complaints subway riders vented about to a pair of local lawmakers who rode the subways for a day to talk to commuters. Following 12 hours straight aboard the subway, Transportation Committee Chairman Ydanis Rodriguez met Fox 5 News above ground to talk about his findings.