Mugger carrying large knife targeting women
The hunt is on for the robber who is targeting women in Queens, armed with a machete.
The hunt is on for the robber who is targeting women in Queens, armed with a machete.
8 more cocktail recipes that will make you the star of a hot summer party
As Fox5NY.com's chief spirits correspondent, I am back this summer with another cocktail recipe guide. (I totally just made up that title.) As with last year's feature, this one profiles New York-area businesses I either know well or recently discovered.
As Fox5NY.com's chief spirits correspondent, I am back this summer with another cocktail recipe guide. (I totally just made up that title.) As with last year's feature, this one profiles New York-area businesses I either know well or recently discovered.
Man attacked with sword, sticks
The NYPD is on the hunt for four men who attacked a man with a sword and sticks in Richmond Hill, Queens.
The NYPD is on the hunt for four men who attacked a man with a sword and sticks in Richmond Hill, Queens.
Part of Rockaway Beach closed
Your favorite spot in the sand at Rockaway Beach in Queens could be off-limits this summer. The New York City Parks Department announced that an 11-block stretch?between Beach 91st Street and Beach 102nd Street?will be shut down. During high tide, the water hits the toe of the dunes and not enough beach is available.
Your favorite spot in the sand at Rockaway Beach in Queens could be off-limits this summer. The New York City Parks Department announced that an 11-block stretch?between Beach 91st Street and Beach 102nd Street?will be shut down. During high tide, the water hits the toe of the dunes and not enough beach is available.
First Look: Louis Armstrong Stadium
In a little more than three months, the 2018 U.S. Open will kick off celebrating its 50th anniversary. But it'll also be ushering in a new era when it opens the brand new Louis Armstrong Stadium. As workers put on the finishing touches, one detail is clearly evident: the retractable roof. So when there are rainy days in August, tennis will still be played.
In a little more than three months, the 2018 U.S. Open will kick off celebrating its 50th anniversary. But it'll also be ushering in a new era when it opens the brand new Louis Armstrong Stadium. As workers put on the finishing touches, one detail is clearly evident: the retractable roof. So when there are rainy days in August, tennis will still be played.
Drag queens with stories and songs for kids at the Queens Library
Inside the Queens Library's Woodside Branch, something a little different happened on the children's floor.
Inside the Queens Library's Woodside Branch, something a little different happened on the children's floor.
NYC girl is Google Doodle finalist
Chloe Chan was calm and cool when announced as the winner of a very big honor. This drawing she created for a chance to be on Google's homepage will now represent the State of New York in the final competition. Chloe entered the Doodle for Google challenge, where kids across the country designed original artwork under the topic "What inspires me."
Chloe Chan was calm and cool when announced as the winner of a very big honor. This drawing she created for a chance to be on Google's homepage will now represent the State of New York in the final competition. Chloe entered the Doodle for Google challenge, where kids across the country designed original artwork under the topic "What inspires me."
NYPD investigates toddler's death
Investigators with the NYPD are probing the death of a 3-year-old girl in Queens. Police found the little girl and EMS rushed her to St. John's Hospital but it was too late. The girl was later identified as Bella Edwards. Sources told Fox 5 News that the girl showed signs of abuse; another young child was taken from the apartment for their safety.
Investigators with the NYPD are probing the death of a 3-year-old girl in Queens. Police found the little girl and EMS rushed her to St. John's Hospital but it was too late. The girl was later identified as Bella Edwards. Sources told Fox 5 News that the girl showed signs of abuse; another young child was taken from the apartment for their safety.
Massive fire causes LIRR problems
The Long Island Rail Road suspended service on four of its branches because of a large fire at a recycling plant near the tracks east of the Jamaica station. Service was suspended in both directions on Port Jefferson, Ronkonkoma, Oyster Bay, Hempstead branches after the fire started shortly after 1 p.m. Friday. Limited eastbound service was restored on some lines by 5 p.m.
The Long Island Rail Road suspended service on four of its branches because of a large fire at a recycling plant near the tracks east of the Jamaica station. Service was suspended in both directions on Port Jefferson, Ronkonkoma, Oyster Bay, Hempstead branches after the fire started shortly after 1 p.m. Friday. Limited eastbound service was restored on some lines by 5 p.m.
Subway disruptions
A bus stop in Astoria, Queens, was so packed with people Tuesday morning that a line of commuters wound around 31st Street. Out of nowhere, Astoria commuters were told the trains were canceled and they'd have to find another way to get to work. Frustrated commuters told Fox 5 that these service delays and suspensions seem to happen all too often. And they said that consider yourself lucky if just one line has a problem. Tuesday morning, the F, N, M, Q, R, and W lines suffered massive delays due to signals problems, leaving hundreds late and stranded. The delays in Astoria made for a particularly chaotic scene.
A bus stop in Astoria, Queens, was so packed with people Tuesday morning that a line of commuters wound around 31st Street. Out of nowhere, Astoria commuters were told the trains were canceled and they'd have to find another way to get to work. Frustrated commuters told Fox 5 that these service delays and suspensions seem to happen all too often. And they said that consider yourself lucky if just one line has a problem. Tuesday morning, the F, N, M, Q, R, and W lines suffered massive delays due to signals problems, leaving hundreds late and stranded. The delays in Astoria made for a particularly chaotic scene.
Ferry service affecting rents
This past summer, New York City expanded ferry service along the East River and it is having a noticeable impact on certain rents. Some neighborhoods like DUMBO in Brooklyn and Long Island City in Queens haven't seen rents increase much at all. But in Greenpoint and Astoria, access to Manhattan by boat is both drawing renters and driving up prices.
This past summer, New York City expanded ferry service along the East River and it is having a noticeable impact on certain rents. Some neighborhoods like DUMBO in Brooklyn and Long Island City in Queens haven't seen rents increase much at all. But in Greenpoint and Astoria, access to Manhattan by boat is both drawing renters and driving up prices.
5Pointz lawsuit
A federal jury has sided with a group of New York graffiti artists who sued over the destruction of their work. A judge will now decide whether the artists must be compensated for the loss of their whitewashed murals.
A federal jury has sided with a group of New York graffiti artists who sued over the destruction of their work. A judge will now decide whether the artists must be compensated for the loss of their whitewashed murals.
NYC Houses of Worship: Ganesh Temple
When the Ganesh Temple was consecrated 40 years ago, it got a cold reception from its neighbors in Flushing, Queens.
When the Ganesh Temple was consecrated 40 years ago, it got a cold reception from its neighbors in Flushing, Queens.
NYC Houses of Worship: Friends Meeting House
The year is 1694, five years after the British passed the Toleration Act allowing some, but not all, religions that dissented from the Church of England to practice out in the open. That freedom was extended to include a small English colony in what is now Flushing, Queens. There, the Religious Society of Friends erected a meeting house.
The year is 1694, five years after the British passed the Toleration Act allowing some, but not all, religions that dissented from the Church of England to practice out in the open. That freedom was extended to include a small English colony in what is now Flushing, Queens. There, the Religious Society of Friends erected a meeting house.
Queens bus crash probe
At 6:16 a.m., an MTA bus with passengers on board was making a right turn when a charter tour bus registered to Dahlia tours, and driven by Raymond Mong, came barreling through the busy intersection, hitting the city bus with such force that it spun around facing the opposite direction. The impact also destroyed Kennedy Fried Chicken on the corner.
At 6:16 a.m., an MTA bus with passengers on board was making a right turn when a charter tour bus registered to Dahlia tours, and driven by Raymond Mong, came barreling through the busy intersection, hitting the city bus with such force that it spun around facing the opposite direction. The impact also destroyed Kennedy Fried Chicken on the corner.
Queens bus crash
A pedestrian, a passenger, and the driver of a tour bus were killed in a collision with an MTA bus in Flushing, Queens, Monday morning, police said. The Daliah tour bus was traveling east on Northern Blvd. when it crashed into an MTA bus turning onto Northern Blvd. from Main St. at about 6:15 a.m., officials said. One bus also struck a building, sparking a fire. Firefighters got the fire under control a short time later.
A pedestrian, a passenger, and the driver of a tour bus were killed in a collision with an MTA bus in Flushing, Queens, Monday morning, police said. The Daliah tour bus was traveling east on Northern Blvd. when it crashed into an MTA bus turning onto Northern Blvd. from Main St. at about 6:15 a.m., officials said. One bus also struck a building, sparking a fire. Firefighters got the fire under control a short time later.
VIDEO: Buses collide in Queens
This security camera video shows a Daliah tour bus, traveling east on Northern Blvd., crashing into an MTA bus that had just turned onto the boulevard from Main St. One bus also struck a building, sparking a fire. A pedestrian, a passenger and the driver of the tour bus were killed.
This security camera video shows a Daliah tour bus, traveling east on Northern Blvd., crashing into an MTA bus that had just turned onto the boulevard from Main St. One bus also struck a building, sparking a fire. A pedestrian, a passenger and the driver of the tour bus were killed.
NYPD cops sickened in Queens
Several NYPD officers were taken to a hospital after being sickened inside a Queens apartment building Friday morning. Police received a noise complaint call around 2 a.m. After entering a fifth-floor apartment on Saunders Street and 63rd Drive in Rego Park, the officers were exposed to an unknown substance, according to Assistant Chief Juanita Holmes, the commander of Patrol Borough Queens North. The cops found a 39-year-old man under the influence of drugs. Holmes said the man was "irrational" and officers took him into custody.
Several NYPD officers were taken to a hospital after being sickened inside a Queens apartment building Friday morning. Police received a noise complaint call around 2 a.m. After entering a fifth-floor apartment on Saunders Street and 63rd Drive in Rego Park, the officers were exposed to an unknown substance, according to Assistant Chief Juanita Holmes, the commander of Patrol Borough Queens North. The cops found a 39-year-old man under the influence of drugs. Holmes said the man was "irrational" and officers took him into custody.
Legionnaires' disease cases in Queens
More cases of Legionnaires' disease have been confirmed in New York City. Two Queens residents have the bacterial infection. The Health Department has been involved on multiple fronts, including going door to door to notify residents and hosting meetings.
More cases of Legionnaires' disease have been confirmed in New York City. Two Queens residents have the bacterial infection. The Health Department has been involved on multiple fronts, including going door to door to notify residents and hosting meetings.
Condo manager under investigation
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and New York City's Human Rights Commission have opened separate investigations into the manager of a Queens condominium building where the lobby is adorned with images of weapons, Hitler, and Confederate generals and where residents say they're scared to complain out of fear of retaliation.
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and New York City's Human Rights Commission have opened separate investigations into the manager of a Queens condominium building where the lobby is adorned with images of weapons, Hitler, and Confederate generals and where residents say they're scared to complain out of fear of retaliation.