Manhattan diamond dealer charged in scheme to swap real diamonds for fakes
A Manhattan diamond dealer with a history of gemstone fraud was indicted Thursday in what officials describe as a scheme to swindle his fellow merchants out of nearly half a million dollars by replacing their real diamonds with lab grown imitations.
A Manhattan diamond dealer with a history of gemstone fraud was indicted Thursday in what officials describe as a scheme to swindle his fellow merchants out of nearly half a million dollars by replacing their real diamonds with lab grown imitations.
Explosive device found in car outside East Harlem NYPD precinct
Police say a domestic dispute led to a homemade “potentially viable improvised explosive device" being discovered inside a car in East Harlem on Wednesday morning.
Police say a domestic dispute led to a homemade “potentially viable improvised explosive device" being discovered inside a car in East Harlem on Wednesday morning.
Likely pipe bomb found in Harlem
Police said during a press conference that a likely homemade pipe bomb was discovered in Harlem on Wednesday. Sources tell FOX 5 NY the case involves two cousins who were in a domestic dispute.
Police said during a press conference that a likely homemade pipe bomb was discovered in Harlem on Wednesday. Sources tell FOX 5 NY the case involves two cousins who were in a domestic dispute.
NYPD hunting suspects accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in East Harlem
The NYPD is on the hunt for a pair of suspects accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in East Harlem on Sunday evening.
The NYPD is on the hunt for a pair of suspects accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in East Harlem on Sunday evening.
D'yan Forest, 89-year-old known as world's oldest female comedian, sucker-punched in Manhattan attack: NYPD
The NYPD is hunting for a suspect after D'yan Forest, an 89-year-old woman known for being the oldest female comedian in the world, was randomly punched in the face in Manhattan on July 10.
The NYPD is hunting for a suspect after D'yan Forest, an 89-year-old woman known for being the oldest female comedian in the world, was randomly punched in the face in Manhattan on July 10.
NYC man allegedly pushed mother to death down Riverside Park embankment
A man in NYC allegedly pushed his mother down a Riverside Park embankment in Washington Heights, resulting in her death, the NY Post reported.
A man in NYC allegedly pushed his mother down a Riverside Park embankment in Washington Heights, resulting in her death, the NY Post reported.
Double shooting at Tompkins Square Park leaves 1 dead, another critical
Police say they are still searching for the gunman. Residents have recently raised concerns about the series of violence in the area.
Police say they are still searching for the gunman. Residents have recently raised concerns about the series of violence in the area.
Girl, 3, fatally struck by SUV while crossing NYC street with mom; brother injured
A 3-year-old girl was killed in NYC, and her 2-year-old brother injured, after they were struck by an SUV while crossing the street in Harlem, the NYPD said.
A 3-year-old girl was killed in NYC, and her 2-year-old brother injured, after they were struck by an SUV while crossing the street in Harlem, the NYPD said.
4th person dies of injuries from July 4 DWI crash on Lower East Side
A fourth person has died of the injuries they sustained when an alleged drunk driver crashed into a 4th of July party in Lower Manhattan last week.
A fourth person has died of the injuries they sustained when an alleged drunk driver crashed into a 4th of July party in Lower Manhattan last week.
3-year-old girl dies, another child injured after being hit by car in Harlem
A 3-year-old girl has died, and a 2-year-old has been injured after being struck by a car in Harlem.
A 3-year-old girl has died, and a 2-year-old has been injured after being struck by a car in Harlem.
'I'll shoot you' - Chad Irish caught on camera threatening to kill Yazmeen Williams: Police
Chad Irish, the man accused of murdering Yazmeen Williams, was allegedly caught on camera threatening to kill her just days before her body was found inside a sleeping bag in Kips bay.
Chad Irish, the man accused of murdering Yazmeen Williams, was allegedly caught on camera threatening to kill her just days before her body was found inside a sleeping bag in Kips bay.
NYC restaurant loses $45K in cyberscam; temporarily closes
Gotham Restaurant in the Greenwich Village section of NYC was forced to close after falling victim to a $45,000 cyberscam.
Gotham Restaurant in the Greenwich Village section of NYC was forced to close after falling victim to a $45,000 cyberscam.
Man charged with murder after woman found dead inside sleeping bag in Manhattan
Authorities have charged Chad Irish, 55, of the Bronx with second-degree murder, connection to the death of Yazmeen Williams, who was found dead inside a sleeping bag in Kips Bay last week.
Authorities have charged Chad Irish, 55, of the Bronx with second-degree murder, connection to the death of Yazmeen Williams, who was found dead inside a sleeping bag in Kips Bay last week.
NYC subway platform slashings hours apart leave 2 injured; 1 arrested
Two separate slashings inside the NYC subway system happened just hours apart in Midtown, near Times Square, the NYPD said.
Two separate slashings inside the NYC subway system happened just hours apart in Midtown, near Times Square, the NYPD said.
Angry mob attacks person of interest in NYC killing of woman found in sleeping bag: VIDEO
Sources tell FOX 5 NY that a person of interest is in custody in connection to the murder of 31-year-old Yazmeen Williams last week.
Sources tell FOX 5 NY that a person of interest is in custody in connection to the murder of 31-year-old Yazmeen Williams last week.
NYPD arrests suspect in Times Square fatal stabbing of 55-year-old man
The NYPD has arrested the suspect who allegedly stabbed a 55-year-old man to death near Times Square.
The NYPD has arrested the suspect who allegedly stabbed a 55-year-old man to death near Times Square.
NYC e-bikes in Central Park bring mixed reactions from New Yorkers
On some NYC roads inside Central Park for a limited time, e-bikes and e-scooters can share the road with pedestrians. For some, it's not a problem. But others find it to be a tough adjustment.
On some NYC roads inside Central Park for a limited time, e-bikes and e-scooters can share the road with pedestrians. For some, it's not a problem. But others find it to be a tough adjustment.
NYC's Third Avenue Bridge reopens after getting stuck open due to overheating
The Third Avenue Bridge, which crosses the Harlem River between the Bronx and Manhattan, has reopened after it got stuck open due to overheating.
The Third Avenue Bridge, which crosses the Harlem River between the Bronx and Manhattan, has reopened after it got stuck open due to overheating.
Man slashed multiple times with knives in Central Park: NYPD
A man was slashed in Central Park on Saturday, police said.
A man was slashed in Central Park on Saturday, police said.
NYC jewelry store lets customers fish for their own pearls
A new jewelry store in SoHo is letting its customers fish for their pearls.
A new jewelry store in SoHo is letting its customers fish for their pearls.