Construction Site Collapse Rescuers Speak Out
The firefighters and EMTs who responded to a massive construction site collapse in Astoria, Queens describe what they did and how they saved lives.
The firefighters and EMTs who responded to a massive construction site collapse in Astoria, Queens describe what they did and how they saved lives.
Meet champion arm wrestler Patrick Baffa
On Wednesday morning, Fox 5 found Patrick Baffa cutting pipes of copper in Astoria, not 24 hours after watching this plumber from Bayside crushing pipes of muscle in Little Bay Park. Patrick learned to arm-wrestle from his father. Patrick started competing in amateur city tournaments in 2000, entered a few state tourneys after that and then laid down his arms from the sport for nearly 10 years, before appearing on the reality show "Game of Arms" in 2014 and re-discovering his passion for this most primitive of contests.
On Wednesday morning, Fox 5 found Patrick Baffa cutting pipes of copper in Astoria, not 24 hours after watching this plumber from Bayside crushing pipes of muscle in Little Bay Park. Patrick learned to arm-wrestle from his father. Patrick started competing in amateur city tournaments in 2000, entered a few state tourneys after that and then laid down his arms from the sport for nearly 10 years, before appearing on the reality show "Game of Arms" in 2014 and re-discovering his passion for this most primitive of contests.
Back-bay flooding risks
Residents who live in Broad Channel, Queens, know all too well the risks of living by the water. They're dealing with a problem known as back-bay flooding. Back-bay flooding is also causing major issues along the New Jersey coastline, but it often gets overshadowed by oceanfront flooding.
Residents who live in Broad Channel, Queens, know all too well the risks of living by the water. They're dealing with a problem known as back-bay flooding. Back-bay flooding is also causing major issues along the New Jersey coastline, but it often gets overshadowed by oceanfront flooding.
SkyFoxHD: Worker rescued
Cops and firefighters pulled a worker out from beneath debris at a construction site in Queens. SkyFoxHD was over the scene as the first responders worked to save the man. They brought him out at about 5:35 p.m. He appeared conscious as responders carried him on a stretcher to an ambulance.
Cops and firefighters pulled a worker out from beneath debris at a construction site in Queens. SkyFoxHD was over the scene as the first responders worked to save the man. They brought him out at about 5:35 p.m. He appeared conscious as responders carried him on a stretcher to an ambulance.
SkyFoxHD: Construction accident
A construction crane lifting materials accidentally dropped its load, which then crashed into a building in Queens Tuesday afternoon. SkyFoxHD was over the scene when dozens of first responders worked to free a trapped person.
A construction crane lifting materials accidentally dropped its load, which then crashed into a building in Queens Tuesday afternoon. SkyFoxHD was over the scene when dozens of first responders worked to free a trapped person.
In Your Neighborhood: Howard Beach, Queens
New York has so many awesome neighborhoods, visiting them all is almost impossible. But with great weather on tap this weekend, why not head down to the water to check out Howard Beach? Howard Beach is nestled in the southwestern portion of Queens. The neighborhood was created in 1897 by William J. Howard, a Brooklyn glove manufacturer.
New York has so many awesome neighborhoods, visiting them all is almost impossible. But with great weather on tap this weekend, why not head down to the water to check out Howard Beach? Howard Beach is nestled in the southwestern portion of Queens. The neighborhood was created in 1897 by William J. Howard, a Brooklyn glove manufacturer.
Affordable NYC neighborhoods
This is the time of year new college graduates find places to live on entry-level salaries. So what are the best options for new renters in the high-priced New York market? StreetEasy crunched the numbers to find the best options while also offering new graduates some advice.
This is the time of year new college graduates find places to live on entry-level salaries. So what are the best options for new renters in the high-priced New York market? StreetEasy crunched the numbers to find the best options while also offering new graduates some advice.
New York area tribes fight for survival | The Human Race
The Fox 5 series "The Human Race" is an ongoing examination of race and identity in America. Many Native Americans across the country fear the few remaining connections to their heritage are being taken away.
The Fox 5 series "The Human Race" is an ongoing examination of race and identity in America. Many Native Americans across the country fear the few remaining connections to their heritage are being taken away.
Human Race: Native American tribes
The Fox 5 series "Human Race" is an ongoing examination of race and identity in America. Many Native Americans across the country fear the few remaining connections to their heritage are being taken away. Some Native Americans in Queens are fighting to preserve their legacy. The United States is in the midst of an identity crisis. Questions abound about who belongs and who has the right to be here. For American Indians, this debate dates back centuries and carries on to this day.
The Fox 5 series "Human Race" is an ongoing examination of race and identity in America. Many Native Americans across the country fear the few remaining connections to their heritage are being taken away. Some Native Americans in Queens are fighting to preserve their legacy. The United States is in the midst of an identity crisis. Questions abound about who belongs and who has the right to be here. For American Indians, this debate dates back centuries and carries on to this day.
ICE shows up at Queens school to question student
A federal immigration officer was turned away at PS 58 in Queens after he asked to question a fourth grade student.
A federal immigration officer was turned away at PS 58 in Queens after he asked to question a fourth grade student.
Josh Duhamel
Actor Josh Duhamel is in town for the Largest Lime Drop Ever.
Actor Josh Duhamel is in town for the Largest Lime Drop Ever.
Queens fire
Fire marshals sifted through the charred wreckage and worked through the night to try to determine what sparked a fast-moving house fire that killed five people, including two boys and two teenage girls, but don't believe the blaze spread from a car found burned out in the driveway, officials said Monday.
Fire marshals sifted through the charred wreckage and worked through the night to try to determine what sparked a fast-moving house fire that killed five people, including two boys and two teenage girls, but don't believe the blaze spread from a car found burned out in the driveway, officials said Monday.
FDNY tragedy
A firefighter battling a fire in Queens fell several stories and died Thursday afternoon. William Tolley, 42, fell five stories from the bucket of a fire ladder. He was taken to Wyckoff Heights Medical Center where he died. Firefighter Tolley is survived by his wife, Marie, and his daughter, Isabella.
A firefighter battling a fire in Queens fell several stories and died Thursday afternoon. William Tolley, 42, fell five stories from the bucket of a fire ladder. He was taken to Wyckoff Heights Medical Center where he died. Firefighter Tolley is survived by his wife, Marie, and his daughter, Isabella.
In Your Neighborhood: Bayside, Queens
Bayside, Queens, is considered an upper-middle-class neighborhood. By the 1920s it was a favorite of a-list actors like Charlie Chaplin and Rudolph Valentino. Valentino's home still stands, although it was converted into a catering hall.
Bayside, Queens, is considered an upper-middle-class neighborhood. By the 1920s it was a favorite of a-list actors like Charlie Chaplin and Rudolph Valentino. Valentino's home still stands, although it was converted into a catering hall.
Dead whale (courtesy of Greg Maggio)
A dead humpback whale washed up on a beach in Queens. (Video courtesy of Greg Maggio via twitter.com/FadingAd)
A dead humpback whale washed up on a beach in Queens. (Video courtesy of Greg Maggio via twitter.com/FadingAd)
New plans proposed to close down Rikers Island jail
The Independent Commission outlined its report to phase out the facility, but its recommendation to open several smaller jails across the five boroughs isn't sitting well with some local officials and many New Yorkers.
The Independent Commission outlined its report to phase out the facility, but its recommendation to open several smaller jails across the five boroughs isn't sitting well with some local officials and many New Yorkers.
Major World Accused of Deceptive Sales Tactics
The Department of Consumer Affairs accuses Queens auto-dealer, Major World, of using deceptive sales tactics
The Department of Consumer Affairs accuses Queens auto-dealer, Major World, of using deceptive sales tactics
Burglar strikes 31 times in Queens
Police say a man is responsible for 31 home burglaries in Queens. He remains at large.
Police say a man is responsible for 31 home burglaries in Queens. He remains at large.
Raccoon intruder
Imagine walking down the street and noticing a raccoon in the window of your bank. That is exactly what happened to one Queens resident.
Imagine walking down the street and noticing a raccoon in the window of your bank. That is exactly what happened to one Queens resident.
Neir's Tavern: Step inside history
Back around the time Andrew Jackson was taking office as the seventh president of the United States, a little bar was opening in Queens. Today, Neir's Tavern is still slinging suds and even making a few movie cameos.
Back around the time Andrew Jackson was taking office as the seventh president of the United States, a little bar was opening in Queens. Today, Neir's Tavern is still slinging suds and even making a few movie cameos.