New York City should be held in contempt over conditions in Rikers Island jail, federal monitor says

A court-appointed monitor is urging a federal judge to initiate contempt proceedings against New York City to coerce the city to urgently improve its handling of its troubled massive jail complex.

Yankees' 'Hope Week' wraps up honoring non-profit 'Street Lab' in the Bronx

'Street Lab' is a non-profit organization that creates “pop-up" playscapes for city streets and public places throughout all five boroughs. 

NYC crime: At least 11 shot, 2 fatally, citywide since midnight

The NYPD said there have been at least 10 shootings since midnight across New York City, with the Bronx seeing at least six of them. Two of the 11 victims have died.

Suspects identified in shooting of 5-year-old girl in the Bronx: NYPD

Police say they are looking for Austin Morrishow, 25, and Curtis White, 26, in connection to the shooting of a 5-year-old girl in the Bronx on June 30.

Fordham high school students create sustainable fashion

Students at a Bronx school made a dress out of recycled material and will be featured in a runway show in London.

MTA bus hit by stray bullets, 3 women injured in the Bronx

The shooting is the latest incident of innocent bystanders getting caught up in violent crime around the city.

5-year-old girl shot while sitting in car in the Bronx: NYPD

Authorities say the girl, who was sitting in a car seat, was struck by a bullet just after 7 p.m. in the Olinville section, on White Plains Road and East 213th Street.

Meet the K9 unit keeping Rikers Island safe from drugs, contraband

Louis Molina, the commissioner of the Department of Correction, invited FOX 5 NY for an exclusive look at the dogs in action.

Man shoots at NYPD officers in the Bronx

Authorities say the officers saw the suspect with a firearm before he opened fire.

Bronx apartment fire leaves 2 dead

The early-morning fire displaced dozens of people after it burned through an building in the Bronx.