Judge found dead
A judge who broke gender, race, and religious barriers when she was named to New York's highest court was found dead Wednesday. The NYPD Harbor Unit pulled the body of Associate Judge Sheila Abdus-Salaam, 65, from the Hudson River near West 132 Street, the department said.
A judge who broke gender, race, and religious barriers when she was named to New York's highest court was found dead Wednesday. The NYPD Harbor Unit pulled the body of Associate Judge Sheila Abdus-Salaam, 65, from the Hudson River near West 132 Street, the department said.
Rail infrastructure
Amtrak says it is committed to improving conditions at Penn Station New York following two recent derailments. About half a million people use Penn Station every day. Many riders want to know why this seems to be happening more and more often.
Amtrak says it is committed to improving conditions at Penn Station New York following two recent derailments. About half a million people use Penn Station every day. Many riders want to know why this seems to be happening more and more often.
NYPD security
Security is always high during Passover, but the NYPD is on heightened alert since this year Passover coincides with the Christianity's Holy Week and comes just days after terror attacks on Christian churches in Egypt. The NYPD maintained a visible presence for Passover outside Central Synagogue in Midtown. At Park East Synagogue, counterterrorism officers not only watched who went in, but also who walked by. The number of private security on site at Temple Emanu-El has been doubled. Sources told Fox 5 unmarked plainclothes officers are in the area as well as constant mobile patrols instead of fixed-post officers.
Security is always high during Passover, but the NYPD is on heightened alert since this year Passover coincides with the Christianity's Holy Week and comes just days after terror attacks on Christian churches in Egypt. The NYPD maintained a visible presence for Passover outside Central Synagogue in Midtown. At Park East Synagogue, counterterrorism officers not only watched who went in, but also who walked by. The number of private security on site at Temple Emanu-El has been doubled. Sources told Fox 5 unmarked plainclothes officers are in the area as well as constant mobile patrols instead of fixed-post officers.
NYPD body cameras
The New York Police Department is set to deploy the first body cameras to officers after resolving some of the thorniest issues on when to switch on the camera, how long to keep the tape and when to tell the public they're being recorded.
The New York Police Department is set to deploy the first body cameras to officers after resolving some of the thorniest issues on when to switch on the camera, how long to keep the tape and when to tell the public they're being recorded.
The Disruptors: Streaming television
Massive leaps in internet and cell phone technology have changed the TV industry more in the past 15 years, than in the previous 50. Disrupt means to interrupt the normal course or drastically alter a significant change. Disruptors are the ones responsible for making these changes. It is happening right in front our eyes in the television industry.
Massive leaps in internet and cell phone technology have changed the TV industry more in the past 15 years, than in the previous 50. Disrupt means to interrupt the normal course or drastically alter a significant change. Disruptors are the ones responsible for making these changes. It is happening right in front our eyes in the television industry.
Penn Station mess
Amtrak promised to have repairs to tracks finished in time for the Friday morning commute in and out of Penn Station New York.
Amtrak promised to have repairs to tracks finished in time for the Friday morning commute in and out of Penn Station New York.
Christie: Stop Payments to Amtrak
NJ Gov. Chris Christie has ordered NJ Transit to stop payments to Amtrak following a second derailment at NY Penn Station.
NJ Gov. Chris Christie has ordered NJ Transit to stop payments to Amtrak following a second derailment at NY Penn Station.
NJ Transit blames Amtrak
New Jersey Transit officials are lashing out at Amtrak due to the rail problems at Penn Station that have heavily impacted rush hour traffic through the commuter hub for the entire week.
New Jersey Transit officials are lashing out at Amtrak due to the rail problems at Penn Station that have heavily impacted rush hour traffic through the commuter hub for the entire week.
Penn Station woes
Rail officials offered no estimate Tuesday for when full service would be restored at Penn Station a day after a second derailment in less than two weeks wreaked havoc for hundreds of thousands of commuters and long-distance travelers up and down the Eastern Seaboard.
Rail officials offered no estimate Tuesday for when full service would be restored at Penn Station a day after a second derailment in less than two weeks wreaked havoc for hundreds of thousands of commuters and long-distance travelers up and down the Eastern Seaboard.
Mass Transit Changes Due to NJ Transit Derailment
Tuesday morning was shaping up to be a tough one for commuters with delays, cancellations and modified service on most mass transit services.
Tuesday morning was shaping up to be a tough one for commuters with delays, cancellations and modified service on most mass transit services.
Bernard Kerik: Don't Close Rikers
The former NYPD commissioner and Dept. of Corrections commissioner says Rikers Island is not the problem, it's the management that needs to be dismantled.
The former NYPD commissioner and Dept. of Corrections commissioner says Rikers Island is not the problem, it's the management that needs to be dismantled.
Yahoo and AOL to become 'Oath'
FOX Business reporter Lauren Simonetti talks about the name change.
FOX Business reporter Lauren Simonetti talks about the name change.
Penn Station mess
A New Jersey Transit train suffered a "minor" derailment on Track 9 at New York's Penn Station on Monday morning. The rush-hour incident caused huge problems. Limited service resumed in the afternoon, but service is expected to be impacted into Tuesday.
A New Jersey Transit train suffered a "minor" derailment on Track 9 at New York's Penn Station on Monday morning. The rush-hour incident caused huge problems. Limited service resumed in the afternoon, but service is expected to be impacted into Tuesday.
NJ Transit derailment
A New Jersey Transit train suffered a "minor" derailment on Track 9 at New York's Penn Station on Monday morning. The incident caused huge problems because it happened during rush hour. Five people suffered minor injuries. Limited service resumed in the afternoon.
A New Jersey Transit train suffered a "minor" derailment on Track 9 at New York's Penn Station on Monday morning. The incident caused huge problems because it happened during rush hour. Five people suffered minor injuries. Limited service resumed in the afternoon.
Inside NYPD Bomb Squad
Fox 5 News got an exclusive look inside the NYPD Bomb Squad's training and preparation in the Rodman's Neck section of the Bronx. The bomb suit cops have to wear when they go in to try to dismantle an explosive device weighs about 80 pounds. Plus you have to carry tools and you have to work sometimes in a very tight, confined area. You're also working with potentially life threatening situations.
Fox 5 News got an exclusive look inside the NYPD Bomb Squad's training and preparation in the Rodman's Neck section of the Bronx. The bomb suit cops have to wear when they go in to try to dismantle an explosive device weighs about 80 pounds. Plus you have to carry tools and you have to work sometimes in a very tight, confined area. You're also working with potentially life threatening situations.
April's best buys
If you're looking for deals on winter clothes, you've probably missed the boat. And it is too early to get those Memorial Day sales. So what can you save on if you're shopping in April? This is a great month for friends and family discounts.
If you're looking for deals on winter clothes, you've probably missed the boat. And it is too early to get those Memorial Day sales. So what can you save on if you're shopping in April? This is a great month for friends and family discounts.
Jake Johnson
The actor stars in the new NetFlix series, 'Win It All.'
The actor stars in the new NetFlix series, 'Win It All.'
Long lost sisters work at NYPD together
NYPD Officers Yadarquiris Molina and Jasmine Molina are sisters. They didn't know it, however, until the both started worked at the same precinct in the Bronx.
NYPD Officers Yadarquiris Molina and Jasmine Molina are sisters. They didn't know it, however, until the both started worked at the same precinct in the Bronx.
Megpies: From Brooklyn stoop to national chains
A Brooklyn couple is turning their passion for baked goods into a big business, literally taking their tarts from the stoop to Starbucks. They're called Megpies, and if ever there was a brand that proves all you need is a delicious idea and some hard work, this is it.
A Brooklyn couple is turning their passion for baked goods into a big business, literally taking their tarts from the stoop to Starbucks. They're called Megpies, and if ever there was a brand that proves all you need is a delicious idea and some hard work, this is it.
Derek Luke
The actor plays a guidance counselor in the new Netflix series, '13 Reasons Why.'
The actor plays a guidance counselor in the new Netflix series, '13 Reasons Why.'