NYC Ferry launches Astoria service
The first NYC Ferry boat left from Astoria at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday. While on the maiden voyage, we saw the city from a whole new perspective. The 45-minute trip started from the floating terminal in Hallets Cove at 3-10 Astoria Boulevard to Pier 11 on Wall Street and made three stops along the way -- Roosevelt Island, Long Island City and East 34th Street.
The first NYC Ferry boat left from Astoria at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday. While on the maiden voyage, we saw the city from a whole new perspective. The 45-minute trip started from the floating terminal in Hallets Cove at 3-10 Astoria Boulevard to Pier 11 on Wall Street and made three stops along the way -- Roosevelt Island, Long Island City and East 34th Street.
Feds bust designer drug op
Residents of a luxury residential building in Queens woke up to men in hazmat suits and agents carrying boxes labeled "DEA Evidence" Tuesday morning. The DEA in New Jersey arrested Brian Parker, 34, and Victoria Koleski, 29, for the distribution of dangerous designer drugs like PCP, PHP, and opioids that are several times stronger than morphine.
Residents of a luxury residential building in Queens woke up to men in hazmat suits and agents carrying boxes labeled "DEA Evidence" Tuesday morning. The DEA in New Jersey arrested Brian Parker, 34, and Victoria Koleski, 29, for the distribution of dangerous designer drugs like PCP, PHP, and opioids that are several times stronger than morphine.
Yoga for the youth in Queens
A Queens-based nonprofit wants to bring positivity to the community. The group is using free yoga classes to help reduce violence. Urban Yogis operates in schools and prisons. The group takes the mission around the country. Urban Yogis operates in South Jamaica, Queens, on Fridays. Juquille Johnston is one of the instructors.
A Queens-based nonprofit wants to bring positivity to the community. The group is using free yoga classes to help reduce violence. Urban Yogis operates in schools and prisons. The group takes the mission around the country. Urban Yogis operates in South Jamaica, Queens, on Fridays. Juquille Johnston is one of the instructors.
Women's Plaza in Queens unveiled
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz on Tuesday introduced a new public space named Women's Plaza in Queens. If you couldn't guess, it is dedicated to the women of Queens. The plaza at the northeast corner of Union Turnpike and Queens Boulevard in Kew Gardens was in disrepair until May 2016 when the restoration project began. The city put in $960,000 to restore the stonework and revamp the rest of the area.
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz on Tuesday introduced a new public space named Women's Plaza in Queens. If you couldn't guess, it is dedicated to the women of Queens. The plaza at the northeast corner of Union Turnpike and Queens Boulevard in Kew Gardens was in disrepair until May 2016 when the restoration project began. The city put in $960,000 to restore the stonework and revamp the rest of the area.
Spotting damaged and dying trees
The collapse of a huge tree in Central Park raises questions about the health and safety of other large trees around the city. Fox 5 spoke to an expert about how you can tell if a tree in your neighborhood might be in trouble.
The collapse of a huge tree in Central Park raises questions about the health and safety of other large trees around the city. Fox 5 spoke to an expert about how you can tell if a tree in your neighborhood might be in trouble.
Long Island City development boom
Whichever way you turn in Long Island City, avoiding the sight of construction is nearly impossible. Rockrose Development is building a 2,500-unit residential development but is also making sure to bring lots of retail to the neighborhood, too. Another huge project is coming to 44th Drive near the East River. The city's Economic Development Corporation is building more than 1,000 apartments, a new school, offices, and a manufacturing space.
Whichever way you turn in Long Island City, avoiding the sight of construction is nearly impossible. Rockrose Development is building a 2,500-unit residential development but is also making sure to bring lots of retail to the neighborhood, too. Another huge project is coming to 44th Drive near the East River. The city's Economic Development Corporation is building more than 1,000 apartments, a new school, offices, and a manufacturing space.
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.
Summer of Hell affecting subways
Forget the Summer of Hell; for riders of the No. 7 subway line, it is all four seasons of hell. Another day, another delay on the 7. Ever since track repair work began at Penn Station, the 7 line has been absorbing some LIRR commuter runoff. The additional crowding will last until September when the repair work at Penn Station is expected to be completed.
Forget the Summer of Hell; for riders of the No. 7 subway line, it is all four seasons of hell. Another day, another delay on the 7. Ever since track repair work began at Penn Station, the 7 line has been absorbing some LIRR commuter runoff. The additional crowding will last until September when the repair work at Penn Station is expected to be completed.
Resorts World expansion begins
Resorts World Casino New York City symbolically broke ground Thursday on a $400 million expansion that will feature a luxury hotel, more dining options, and retail space. The expansion is expected to be completed in 2019. Resorts World is New York City's only casino. More than 10 million people visit a year.
Resorts World Casino New York City symbolically broke ground Thursday on a $400 million expansion that will feature a luxury hotel, more dining options, and retail space. The expansion is expected to be completed in 2019. Resorts World is New York City's only casino. More than 10 million people visit a year.
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.
Visiting Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
Finding something for the whole family to do this summer can be a little challenging. No problem -- Fox 5 has few ideas all in the same place in Queens: Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. The park is steeped in history. It was the site of two World's Fairs and also the first temporary headquarters of the United Nations.
Finding something for the whole family to do this summer can be a little challenging. No problem -- Fox 5 has few ideas all in the same place in Queens: Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. The park is steeped in history. It was the site of two World's Fairs and also the first temporary headquarters of the United Nations.
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.
Rally for shuttered firehouse in Queens
Residents of Long Island City, Queens, say it is time to reopen a firehouse that closed over a decade ago because they fear the neighborhood has grown too quickly for current firehouses to keep up. Firefighters and City Council members rallied Friday to reopen Engine Company 261. The engine company controversially closed in 2003. It was one of five throughout the city that fell victim to budget cuts under Mayor Michael Bloomberg. But that was 14 years ago and a lot has changed since then in Long Island City.
Residents of Long Island City, Queens, say it is time to reopen a firehouse that closed over a decade ago because they fear the neighborhood has grown too quickly for current firehouses to keep up. Firefighters and City Council members rallied Friday to reopen Engine Company 261. The engine company controversially closed in 2003. It was one of five throughout the city that fell victim to budget cuts under Mayor Michael Bloomberg. But that was 14 years ago and a lot has changed since then in Long Island City.
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.