Residents 'tired of bloodshed' following deadly Bronx bodega shooting

Despite data collected by the NYPD which showed crime and shootings are down compared to last year, some residents told FOX 5 New York they felt like nothing has changed.

16-year-old shot in Bronx near playground, police say

Two male suspects are being sought by police in connection with the shooting, which occurred on Thursday in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx.

16-year-old shot in the Bronx, police say
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The NYPD is searching for two suspect after a teenager was shot on March 16, 2023, near a playground in the Bronx, according to police.

Yadira Arroyo: Family, friends honor EMT on 6th anniversary of her death

It was six years ago on the eve of St. Patrick’s Day when EMT Yadira Arroyo was responding to a 911 call and her ambulance was hijacked. Her killer was just convicted this month.

Proposed law would ban elephant captivity in New York City

The proposed piece of legislation if passed would directly impact the Bronx Zoo, which is home to two elephants, Happy and Patty.

Man convicted for killing NYC EMT Yadira Arroyo

A man has been convicted of killing a New York City EMT when he ran over her with her own ambulance.

'Tennis brings us all together': Police, youth connect through sport

The 42nd precinct youth community tennis program was created a year by two officers who aimed to create a safe space for at-risk youth as well as build a connection with local law enforcement.

Police, young people connect through weekly tennis program in the Bronx
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The 42nd Precinct youth community tennis program was created by Officers Dili Jefferson and Jorge Bencosme?two youth coordination officers who wanted to provide a safe space for at-risk youths. FOX 5 New York's Jennifer Williams reports.

After latest battery fire, Bronx officials call for changes

A large neighborhood grocery store, one of few in the Fordham Heights area, was totally destroyed Sunday after a fire caused by an e-bike battery. Officials say there have been over such 400 fires since 2019.

E-bike blamed for Bronx grocery store fire that left 7 hurt

According to fire officials, this year alone there have been more than two dozen fires sparked by lithium-ion batteries in NYC, resulting in two deaths.

14-year-old killed after falling between subway cars in the Bronx

According to police, the victim was walking between two cars on a northbound “5” train, near the East 180th Street station in the Bronx when he apparently slipped and fell onto the tracks.

Public sector nurses rally for safer staffing and better pay at Lincoln Hospital
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The city?s 9,000 public sector nurses, their union, and local lawmakers believe the best way for the city to show its appreciation is with a new contract? their current contract expired Thursday.

Public sector nurses rally for safer staffing and better pay at Lincoln Hospital

There was a moment of silence held outside Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx on Thursday in honor of the public sector nurses who died during the city’s battle with Covid-19.

NYC to pay millions over police 'kettling' at George Floyd protest

New York City has agreed to pay millions of dollars to settle a lawsuit brought by protesters who say they were assaulted, abused and trapped by police using a technique known as “kettling” at a demonstration in the wake of George Floyd’s killing.