Slow Factory: fashion and social activism
The current political climate is providing one local fashion designer with endless inspiration. C?line Semaan's Slow Factory, based in Brooklyn, uses clothes and accessories to tackle social and political issues. C?line was born in Lebanon in 1982 in the middle of the civil war. A refugee herself, she has always felt a special connection to the displaced people of the world. C?line says she saw the cost of the war on human rights and on the environment at a young age, and wanted to dedicate her life to advocacy and social change.
The current political climate is providing one local fashion designer with endless inspiration. C?line Semaan's Slow Factory, based in Brooklyn, uses clothes and accessories to tackle social and political issues. C?line was born in Lebanon in 1982 in the middle of the civil war. A refugee herself, she has always felt a special connection to the displaced people of the world. C?line says she saw the cost of the war on human rights and on the environment at a young age, and wanted to dedicate her life to advocacy and social change.
Cops catch loose steer
A steer got loose in Brooklyn Tuesday morning. Dozens of people gathered at the field's fences to watch the unusual event unfold. Authorities used tranquilizer darts to subdue the bovine and then safely corral it, load it onto a police horse trailer, and whisk it away to the relief of those watching.
A steer got loose in Brooklyn Tuesday morning. Dozens of people gathered at the field's fences to watch the unusual event unfold. Authorities used tranquilizer darts to subdue the bovine and then safely corral it, load it onto a police horse trailer, and whisk it away to the relief of those watching.
VIDEO: Cow on the loose in Brooklyn
A cow got loose in Brooklyn late Tuesday morning. This video from SkyFoxHD shows police officers working to corral the bovine at the Prospect Park Parade Ground. Authorities used tranquilizer darts to subdue the animal and it was safely corralled, loaded into a police horse trailer and whisked away to the relief of those watching it unfold.The NYPD said the steer possibly escaped from a nearby slaughterhouse.
A cow got loose in Brooklyn late Tuesday morning. This video from SkyFoxHD shows police officers working to corral the bovine at the Prospect Park Parade Ground. Authorities used tranquilizer darts to subdue the animal and it was safely corralled, loaded into a police horse trailer and whisked away to the relief of those watching it unfold.The NYPD said the steer possibly escaped from a nearby slaughterhouse.
Fania Records Record Release Party
The legendary music label that has been home to artists like the late and great Celia Cruz is hosting a record release party Sept.7 at Kinfolk in Willilamsburg, Brooklyn at 9 p.m.
The legendary music label that has been home to artists like the late and great Celia Cruz is hosting a record release party Sept.7 at Kinfolk in Willilamsburg, Brooklyn at 9 p.m.
Brooklyn mom, daughter flee Harvey
Derika Abraham and daughter Sophia Iroh, 6, recount their harrowing experience trying to flee from the flooding in Texas caused by Harvey.
Derika Abraham and daughter Sophia Iroh, 6, recount their harrowing experience trying to flee from the flooding in Texas caused by Harvey.
NYC church removes Robert E. Lee plaque
For more than 100 years, a plaque stood outside St. John's Episcopal Church in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, marking a tree planted by Robert E. Lee in the 1840s when he was stationed at the U.S. Army's Fort Hamilton before joining the Confederacy and becoming a general in the Confederate Army.
For more than 100 years, a plaque stood outside St. John's Episcopal Church in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, marking a tree planted by Robert E. Lee in the 1840s when he was stationed at the U.S. Army's Fort Hamilton before joining the Confederacy and becoming a general in the Confederate Army.
Lawsuit against Kushner Companies
Some tenants in Brooklyn are suing a business once run by Jared Kushner, the president's son-in law and close adviser. The lawsuit claims that Kushner Companies failed to provide rent-stabilized leases to tenants as required at a beautiful building in Brooklyn Heights.
Some tenants in Brooklyn are suing a business once run by Jared Kushner, the president's son-in law and close adviser. The lawsuit claims that Kushner Companies failed to provide rent-stabilized leases to tenants as required at a beautiful building in Brooklyn Heights.
Nnamdi Asomugha
The actor is also producer in the new movie, Crown Heights, opening in NYC on August, 18.
The actor is also producer in the new movie, Crown Heights, opening in NYC on August, 18.
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.
Brighton Beach likes Trump
Brighton Beach in southern Brooklyn has one of New York's, and the country's, highest concentrations of Russian-speaking Americans. With the Russia investigation, Russia sanctions, and Russia news stories coming out all the time, Fox 5 wanted to find out what people think of President Donald Trump and the relationship he recently described as being at an all-time and dangerous low.
Brighton Beach in southern Brooklyn has one of New York's, and the country's, highest concentrations of Russian-speaking Americans. With the Russia investigation, Russia sanctions, and Russia news stories coming out all the time, Fox 5 wanted to find out what people think of President Donald Trump and the relationship he recently described as being at an all-time and dangerous low.
Brooklyn eatery among 'Best New Restaurants'
A hidden gem behind the Franklin Avenue train stop in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, is getting some national recognition. Bon App?tit magazine recently featured Hart's in its Best New Restaurants list.
A hidden gem behind the Franklin Avenue train stop in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, is getting some national recognition. Bon App?tit magazine recently featured Hart's in its Best New Restaurants list.
Brooklyn's greenest block
The block of Stuyvesant Avenue between Bainbridge and Chauncey streets is anchored by beautiful homes and beautiful people. This part of Bedford?-Stuyvesant once known as Doctors Row (because of the professionals who called it home) is the winner of the 23rd annual Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest. Everybody chipped in $100 and a bit of their time to make it look this way.
The block of Stuyvesant Avenue between Bainbridge and Chauncey streets is anchored by beautiful homes and beautiful people. This part of Bedford?-Stuyvesant once known as Doctors Row (because of the professionals who called it home) is the winner of the 23rd annual Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest. Everybody chipped in $100 and a bit of their time to make it look this way.
NYC 12 X 12 social experiment
Christina Horsten and Felix Zeltner feel right at home in the St. George section of Staten Island -- at least for the next few days. It is one of 12 neighborhoods the couple and their 2-year-old daughter have lived in over the past 12 months as part of a sort of social experiment to experience the vastly different sights, sounds, flavors and personalities that New York City has to offer.
Christina Horsten and Felix Zeltner feel right at home in the St. George section of Staten Island -- at least for the next few days. It is one of 12 neighborhoods the couple and their 2-year-old daughter have lived in over the past 12 months as part of a sort of social experiment to experience the vastly different sights, sounds, flavors and personalities that New York City has to offer.
Preview of Formula E ePrix in Brooklyn
For the first time ever, Formula E racers are competing in an ePrix in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
For the first time ever, Formula E racers are competing in an ePrix in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
Prospect Park goes car-free
So much for cutting through Prospect Park to get to work in the morning if you are a car commuter. Starting next week and for the rest of the summer, the park is going completely car-free. East Drive was only open to cars through the weekday morning rush anyway (7-9 a.m.). That is also when you'll see a lot of runners and walkers. That is why the west side of the park closed to traffic permanently in 2015.
So much for cutting through Prospect Park to get to work in the morning if you are a car commuter. Starting next week and for the rest of the summer, the park is going completely car-free. East Drive was only open to cars through the weekday morning rush anyway (7-9 a.m.). That is also when you'll see a lot of runners and walkers. That is why the west side of the park closed to traffic permanently in 2015.
10 cocktail recipes that will make you the star of a hot summer party
After publishing a guide to festive drinks in the winter, Fox5NY.com is back this summer with a sequel: refreshing cocktails to make and enjoy while soaking in the sun and the season's vibe. Better still, if you master a few of these drinks you can confidently share them with your friends at a summer get-together. They will be plenty impressed.
After publishing a guide to festive drinks in the winter, Fox5NY.com is back this summer with a sequel: refreshing cocktails to make and enjoy while soaking in the sun and the season's vibe. Better still, if you master a few of these drinks you can confidently share them with your friends at a summer get-together. They will be plenty impressed.
Shirtless man threatened nun in church
Unnerving security camera video at a church in Brooklyn shows a nun running for her life Wednesday. She told police she was praying when a man approached her and threatened to kill her. "Another woman was praying as well in the first bench and a stranger came up to me," Sister Amador said. "He said 'I don't believe in this because you don't help the poor.'"
Unnerving security camera video at a church in Brooklyn shows a nun running for her life Wednesday. She told police she was praying when a man approached her and threatened to kill her. "Another woman was praying as well in the first bench and a stranger came up to me," Sister Amador said. "He said 'I don't believe in this because you don't help the poor.'"
Transgender woman's difficult journey
Born into one of New York's most gender-segregated societies, Yisrael Stein was one of 13 kids in a Hasidic Jewish family. Today she goes by Abby. Five years ago she left the Williamsburg sect. Her road is long and complicated, but her attitude is optimistic and inspiring. Abby first remembers associating as female at 4. As she grew up, Abby continued struggling with her identity. But her community had no room for gender dysphoria.
Born into one of New York's most gender-segregated societies, Yisrael Stein was one of 13 kids in a Hasidic Jewish family. Today she goes by Abby. Five years ago she left the Williamsburg sect. Her road is long and complicated, but her attitude is optimistic and inspiring. Abby first remembers associating as female at 4. As she grew up, Abby continued struggling with her identity. But her community had no room for gender dysphoria.
Deals on rentals in New York City
Now that summer is here, the rental market is heating up in New York City, but prices are cooling off. So we've got some advice for finding a great place during the busiest time of the year. StreetEasy spokeswoman Lauren Riefflin says median rents have plateaued, but they're still expensive and she doesn't expect that to change anytime soon. Lauren says thousands of studio and one-bedroom apartments are on StreetEasy for $2,000 per month or less throughout the five boroughs.
Now that summer is here, the rental market is heating up in New York City, but prices are cooling off. So we've got some advice for finding a great place during the busiest time of the year. StreetEasy spokeswoman Lauren Riefflin says median rents have plateaued, but they're still expensive and she doesn't expect that to change anytime soon. Lauren says thousands of studio and one-bedroom apartments are on StreetEasy for $2,000 per month or less throughout the five boroughs.
Pushing for Gifted Programs in NYC Schools
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. discuss the findings of a task force that looked into the lack of gifted and talented programs in their boroughs.
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. discuss the findings of a task force that looked into the lack of gifted and talented programs in their boroughs.