New NY law would hold owners accountable after pit bulls attack tiny dog

Penny's Law is aimed at imposing stricter penalties on irresponsible pet owners following a brutal attack on Penny the Chihuahua by two pit bulls.

Why NYC can't charge owners after tiny dog mauled by 2 pit bulls
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A rally at New York's City Hall Friday advocated for new legislation, known as Penny's Law, aimed at imposing stricter penalties on irresponsible pet owners following a brutal attack on Penny the Chihuahua by two pit bulls. FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis reports on the push for change.

Most New Yorkers think littering is a problem, but many still do it: Report

According to a new survey, most New Yorkers say littering is a big problem, but nearly 4 in 10 admit that they don't always toss their trash properly.

14-year-old opens fire, kills 16-year-old girl outside Bronx school: NYPD

Police are on the hunt for a 14-year-old alleged gunman after a 16-year-old girl was shot in the head and killed after a fight outside of a school in the Bronx on Monday evening.

Diddy trial begins: Cassie video shown, male escort testifies

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500 housing units will be built on Staten Island's North Shore

New York City Mayor Adams announced his plan to build a mixed-income housing development on Staten Island's North Shore.

Queens man arrested for alleged rape of 14-year-old girl: NYPD

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What happened when Mayor Adams met President Trump?

Mayor Eric Adams traveled to Washington, D.C., on the same day that federal prosecutors released more than 1,700 pages of documents tied to his now-dismissed corruption case.

FDNY arrest man Brooklyn man for a series of arson fires

The New York City Fire Department has arrested a man in connection with three arson fires in Brooklyn.

Diddy latest: Jury selection for sex trafficking trial pushed to next week

The final stage of jury selection for the racketeering and sex trafficking trial of hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was postponed until early next week.

LIVE l Heavy rain hits NYC area ahead of Mother's Day weekend

A coastal low pressure system is bringing widespread heavy rainfall to the NYC area into the evening, prompting a flood threat ahead of Mother's Day weekend. Here's what you need to know.

Flood watch in effect as heavy rain threatens NYC through Friday night

A flood watch is now in effect for the New York City region through late Friday night as a prolonged period of rain raises the risk for flash flooding, especially in low-lying and poor-drainage areas.

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! announces full 2025 summer lineup

The BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival has revealed the full 2025 lineup for its long-running summer music series at Prospect Park’s Lena Horne Bandshell.

Pit bulls in UWS attack allegedly killed dog months earlier in Central Park

New concerns are growing on Manhattan’s Upper West Side as residents say the same pair of pit bulls involved in a brutal attack on a chihuahua named Penny last weekend were also responsible for a deadly mauling in January.

Columbia University lays off 180 staff after Trump cuts $400M in federal funds

Columbia University is laying off nearly 180 staff members following President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel $400 million in federal funding over the school’s handling of pro-Palestinian protests.