Brittney Griner makes first public NYC appearance since Russian prison release

Griner was the surprise guest at the Women's Empowerment Luncheon held at the Sheraton Times Square as part of the 2023 National Action Network's annual convention.

NYC introduces its first-ever 'rat czar'

“New York may be famous for the Pizza Rat, but rats, and the conditions that help them thrive will no longer be tolerated."

Brooklyn subway terror attack one year later

New Yorkers say they still remember the chaos of the shooting last year and expressed the importance of staying alert when riding the subways.

Where are the top 5 best places to live in the NYC area?

According to a new report, a whopping 14 of the best places to live in the New York City area can all be found on Long Island.

Man arrested in 2 Harlem murders allegedly shot at police in 2021

The man arrested in connection with two separate murders over the Easter weekend in Harlem has a long rap sheet dating back to February 2021.

MTA taking on 'ghost cars' as NYC toll evaders turn to new technology

Law enforcement officials say toll evaders are using everything from illegal plate frames, scratched-out plates and even James Bond-style license plate rotation technology to avoid tolls.

Criminals target elderly New Yorkers in ATM scam: NYPD

Authorities say the thieves will distract a victim at an ATM, stealing the victim's ATM card and replacing it with a fake.

Arrest made in 2 separate Easter weekend murders in Harlem

The arrest for the two murders came amid a violent weekend, where five murders in total took place in the span of less than 42 hours across three New York City boroughs.

Robot police dog returns to NYPD despite earlier criticism

The city's first robot police dog was leased in 2020 by Adams' predecessor, former Mayor Bill de Blasio, but the city's contract for the device was cut short after critics derided it as creepy and dystopian.

City council passes guinea pig sales ban in NYC

The bill would not prohibit the adoption of the popular pets from local animal shelters and rescue groups.

Patrick Lynch to step down as NYC PBA President

Patrick Lynch said in a statement that he will not seek re-election to his post when his current term ends in June.

The Friki Tiki in Hell’s Kitchen fuses a tiki, piano bar into one

FOX 5 NY's Ryan Kristafer takes a look inside The Friki Tiki in Hell’s Kitchen, a new speakeasy fusing a tiki bar and piano bar into one Broadway hotspot.