NYC flooding kills several residents of basement homes
The flooding from the remnants of Ida proved fatal for several New Yorkers living in a particularly vulnerable type of abode: the basement apartment.
Afghan Americans fear for family members in Afghanistan
The Yousufzai family of Queens told FOX 5 NY that their family members in Afghanistan haven't been able to escape the country yet.
Charging battery blamed for Queens fire that killed 9-year-old boy
A nine-year-old boy was killed and 11 other people were injured after a fire broke out inside a house in Ozone Park.
Vatican exonerates Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of sexual abuse
The Vatican says allegations of sexual abuse dating back a half-century against Nicholas DiMarzio, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Brooklyn, do "not have the semblance of truth" so it has closed its investigation.
Missing teen with autism rescued from ocean using thermal cameras, night vision
A missing teen with autism was reunited with his family after a search from the air that required the use of thermal imaging cameras and night vision goggles.
Cops bust Long Island mail thief who sliced postal inspector
A man who had stolen a US Postal Service master key was caught in the act opening mailboxes and stealing the contents, said Nassau County Police.
Queens smoke shop worker fends off armed gunman
A smoke shop worker in Queens managed to fend off an armed robber. Cops now want to find the suspects who fled empty-handed.
4 largest Oklahoma City hospitals run out of COVID-19 ICU beds
Mercy, Integris, SSM Health and OU Health said they either have no intensive care bed space available or no space for COVID-19 patients.
Decomposed body found in car in Queens
The NYPD found a decomposed body inside a car parked in front of a Queens barbershop.
Subways disrupted after power surge; MTA investigating
Subway service was disrupted Monday morning on multiple lines following a manhole fire and citywide power surge. Commuters were urged to take the letters lines or buses instead.
25-year-old man shot and killed in Queens: NYPD
Police say the man was found shot on Beach 84th Street in The Rockaways. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Sorrow, frustration for local Afghans as crisis continues
With the death toll from Thursday's airport bombing continuing to rise and the White House warning another attack is likely, the crisis in Afghanistan is weighing heavily on local Afghans, who fear for their families.
Arrest made in 2019 shooting death of Queens teen
An arrest has been made in the shooting death of 14-year-old Aamir Griffin in 2019.
NYC man charged with helping transport woman's body in barrel to NJ
An unemployed Queens man is under arrest, accused of helping move a barrel from New York City to New Jersey carrying the remains of a dead woman.
Video shows gunman shoot, kill filmmaker friend of Ice-T, Nas
Police say a gunman ambushed Joseph "Taheim" Bryan while he was sitting inside of a car in Long Island City.
Man shot dead in Queens while sitting in car
The NYPD is on the hunt for the gunman who opened fire on a man sitting in his car in Long Island City.
NYPD: Woman punches, yells anti-Mexican slurs at victim in Queens
According to authorities, the victim, a 49-year-old woman was waiting for the bus on Woodhaven Boulevard when the suspect approached her, punched her in the head several times and made an anti-Mexican statement.
Jonathan's Law would increase penalties for operating illegal dirt bikes, motorcycles, ATVs
The City Council wants illegal dirt bikes, motorcycles, and ATVs off New York City streets. They're pushing Mayor Bill de Blasio to do more.
Amber Alert canceled for missing girl from Queens
Authorities say Jaila Puello, 7, has been found safe and the suspect, Jean Puello, 40, is facing charges of attempted rape and menacing.
Hochul says statewide mask mandate for schools is likely
Speaking at P.S. 143 in Queens, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul indicated she will likely issue a statewide mask mandate for schools after she assumes the office of governor.