Man who killed 4-year-old at age 13 granted parole
A New York man who was 13 years old when he killed a 4-year-old boy with a rock has been granted parole.
Robert Durst hospitalized on ventilator for coronavirus, lawyer says
New York real estate heir Robert Durst has been hospitalized after contracting COVID-19, his lawyer said.
Shootings of children skyrocket in New York City
A growing number of New York City youth are affected by gun violence. The number of children killed in shootings so far in 2021 has more than doubled compared to the same time last year.
16-year-old shot and killed, another teen injured on Lower East Side
The victim was pronounced dead after being found near the intersection of Delancey Street and Suffolk Street around 8:30 p.m.
Homeowner says decades-old hidden mementos fell from ceiling
A homeowner in Queens says a treasure-trove of decades-old mementos fell from the ceiling during renovations. Now social media sleuths are trying to help her solve the mystery of who the items belonged to.
Eric Adams says he'd likely preserve NYC schools' gifted program
The Democrat who will likely become New York City’s next mayor says he does not intend to get rid of the city’s program for gifted and talented students.
Hunt for woman who set fire in front of yeshiva: NYPD
The NYPD Hate Crimes Unit was searching for the woman who poured gasoline in front of the Yeshiva of Flatbush and lighted the gasoline on fire.
Mold, asbestos forces Rockland County high school to close until January
Officials say at least five classrooms were affected by the mold, and another 10 have been shut as a precaution.
Suspect with 37 priors in viral video of woman chased to Bronx apartment arrested
Police say the suspect, Orisha Luckey, 41, has been arrested and charged with burglary, and has 37 prior arrests.
Colorado fugitive busted in Sag Harbor after wife found dead
New York state troopers arrested a Colorado man at the Sag Harbor Inn on Long Island in connection with the death of his wife, police said.
Former Taliban commander appears in NYC court on charges of killing American troops
An Afghan man already facing charges in the 2008 gunpoint kidnapping of a New York Times reporter and another journalist has pleaded not guilty to new charges in connection with the killing of three American soldiers.
NY attorney general steps in after off-duty cop charged with murder
The New York state attorney general's office is taking over the investigation into the alleged shooting death of a woman by an off-duty New York City police officer. Officer Yvonne Wu was charged late Thursday with murder and attempted murder in a double shooting Wednesday in Brooklyn.
Eric Adams now open to vaccine mandates for NYC students
Democratic mayoral candidate Eric Adams said he would consider implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates for New York City school children if he’s elected mayor.
NYPD officer accused of shooting ex-girlfriend, killing another woman
A 31-year-old officer allegedly shot and killed a 24-year-old woman and shot and injured a 23-year-old woman she was in an intimate relationship with in a home in Bensonhurst Wednesday evening.
Black studies curriculum in NYC schools
The New York City Department of Education is also overhauling its teaching of black history in city public schools for students K-12 in all 5 boroughs.
Man accused of killing wife found in NYC homeless shelter
A Connecticut man who was found by police in a New York City homeless shelter was charged Thursday with murder in the bludgeoning death of his wife.
2 teens shot inside Crown Heights playground
The NYPD is asking for the public's help tracking down the suspects who shot two teens inside a playground in Crown Heights.
Flor de Toloache, NYC's first all-female mariachi band
FOX 5 NY spoke with Flor de Toloache, New York City's first all-female mariachi band about their road to success.
Teen sentenced for murder of Barnard student Tessa Majors
A judge has sentenced a teenager to nine years to life in prison for his role in the fatal stabbing of a college student in a park in Manhattan nearly two years ago.
Winter heating bills set to skyrocket as inflation hits home
With prices surging worldwide for heating oil, natural gas and other fuels, the U.S. government said Wednesday it expects households to see their heating bills jump as much as 54% compared to last winter.