NYPD plan to encrypt police scanner transmissions draws criticism
City Council held a committee hearing on the NYPD's efforts to encrypt all radio transmissions of police officers. New York City's police radio channels have been accessible to the press and the public for over 90 years,
City Council held a committee hearing on the NYPD's efforts to encrypt all radio transmissions of police officers. New York City's police radio channels have been accessible to the press and the public for over 90 years,
Clean-up of radioactive A-bomb remnants begins at former Staten Island uranium storage site
Decades after World War II, the federal government is finally cleaning up radioactive remnants from a site that once stored uranium used to develop the first atomic bomb.
Decades after World War II, the federal government is finally cleaning up radioactive remnants from a site that once stored uranium used to develop the first atomic bomb.
NYC ban on police chokeholds upheld by state's high court
New York’s highest court has upheld a New York City law that forbids police from using chokeholds or compressing a person’s diaphragm during an arrest.
New York’s highest court has upheld a New York City law that forbids police from using chokeholds or compressing a person’s diaphragm during an arrest.
Torso found on NYC beach believed to be Emmy-award winning filmmaker
A torso found on a Queens beach is believed to be Irish filmmaker and photographer Ross McDonnell.
A torso found on a Queens beach is believed to be Irish filmmaker and photographer Ross McDonnell.
Cardi B calls out Mayor Adams over NYC budget cuts: 'We're gonna be drowning in rats'
Rapper Cardi B called out NYC Mayor Eric Adams over recent budget cuts in New York City and said crime and sanitation problems were only going to get worse.
Rapper Cardi B called out NYC Mayor Eric Adams over recent budget cuts in New York City and said crime and sanitation problems were only going to get worse.
Brooklyn parents rally against Mayor Adams's budget cuts threatening Pre-K, 3-K programs
Brooklyn parents are mobilizing against Mayor Eric Adams’s proposed budget cuts to the Department of Education which will weaken the beloved Pre-K and 3-K programs across the city.
Brooklyn parents are mobilizing against Mayor Eric Adams’s proposed budget cuts to the Department of Education which will weaken the beloved Pre-K and 3-K programs across the city.
FDR Drive southbound reopens as tractor-trailer hitch causes temporary closure
The southbound lanes on the FDR Drive in Manhattan have reopened at East 90th Street after a tractor trailer got stuck underneath an overpass.
The southbound lanes on the FDR Drive in Manhattan have reopened at East 90th Street after a tractor trailer got stuck underneath an overpass.
Plane landing at LaGuardia aborts landing 100 feet above ground in near miss incident
A passenger claims that a Delta flight arriving at LaGuardia Airport on Thursday from Atlanta was only 100 feet above ground when it abruptly changed direction back towards the sky to avoid crashing into another plane.
A passenger claims that a Delta flight arriving at LaGuardia Airport on Thursday from Atlanta was only 100 feet above ground when it abruptly changed direction back towards the sky to avoid crashing into another plane.
NYCHA residents and migrants spar over food, resources in Queens
Tensions are rising between NYCHA residents and newly-arrived migrants over limited food and resources.
Tensions are rising between NYCHA residents and newly-arrived migrants over limited food and resources.
Gun charges dropped against NYC Councilwoman seen with pistol at pro-Palestinian protest
Authorities say City Council member Inna Vernikov surrendered the gun, which was found to be missing the recoil spring assembly, rendering it inoperable.
Authorities say City Council member Inna Vernikov surrendered the gun, which was found to be missing the recoil spring assembly, rendering it inoperable.
Mayor Adams unveils sweeping NYC budget cuts, blaming migrant crisis
A series of major budget cuts for NYC means that next year, the city will cancel the hiring of new NYPD officers and force the city's libraries to close on Sundays.
A series of major budget cuts for NYC means that next year, the city will cancel the hiring of new NYPD officers and force the city's libraries to close on Sundays.
NYC attempted kidnapping: DOE employee allegedly targeted girl walking to school
The girl was walking to school when she was allegedly approached by Yogeshwar Narine, who was standing next to his vehicle near Francis Lewis Boulevard and 113th Road in Queens Village.
The girl was walking to school when she was allegedly approached by Yogeshwar Narine, who was standing next to his vehicle near Francis Lewis Boulevard and 113th Road in Queens Village.
Bronx apartment fire leaves 5 injured, 1 critically
Flames engulfed the large Bronx apartment building located at 2309 Holland Ave. in the Allerton section Friday just after 6 a.m., the FDNY said.
Flames engulfed the large Bronx apartment building located at 2309 Holland Ave. in the Allerton section Friday just after 6 a.m., the FDNY said.
Matt Damon, Mark Ruffalo lead celebrity cast to save 134-year-old church on Upper West Side
The duo lead a star-studded reading of the play "This is Our Youth" at the historic West Park Presbyterian Church on 86th and Amsterdam.
The duo lead a star-studded reading of the play "This is Our Youth" at the historic West Park Presbyterian Church on 86th and Amsterdam.
New York judge lifts gag order that barred Donald Trump from maligning court staff in fraud trial
A New York appeals court judge has paused a gag order that barred Donald Trump from commenting on court staffers in his civil fraud trial.
A New York appeals court judge has paused a gag order that barred Donald Trump from commenting on court staffers in his civil fraud trial.
NYC weather forecast: Expect rain Friday night, weekend temperature drop
Plans this weekend? FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has your weekend weather forecast for New York City, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Plans this weekend? FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has your weekend weather forecast for New York City, New Jersey and Connecticut.
15-year-old stabbed in the neck in Times Square
Police say at least one person has been taken into custody after a 15-year-old was reportedly stabbed in the neck near 44th Street and 7th Avenue.
Police say at least one person has been taken into custody after a 15-year-old was reportedly stabbed in the neck near 44th Street and 7th Avenue.
Suspects accused of assaulting NYPD officer on subway released on bail
Police union officials say that the city's criminal justice system is broken after three men accused of assaulting a police officer in the Bronx were released on bail by a judge.
Police union officials say that the city's criminal justice system is broken after three men accused of assaulting a police officer in the Bronx were released on bail by a judge.
Gambino crime family investigation leads FBI, NYPD to upstate New York horse farms
An investigation into New York's Gambino crime family has led federal agents and the NYPD to a pair of upstate horse farms in Goshen and Campbell Hall, sources tell FOX 5 NY.
An investigation into New York's Gambino crime family has led federal agents and the NYPD to a pair of upstate horse farms in Goshen and Campbell Hall, sources tell FOX 5 NY.
Safe injection sites in NYC proven crime-free, contrary to initial fears: Report
A new report is coming to the defense of the city's two safe injection sites-claiming they have not led to an increase in crime.
A new report is coming to the defense of the city's two safe injection sites-claiming they have not led to an increase in crime.