NYPD considering scaling back release of graphic crime videos, report claims
“The increasing quality of still images and videos in our digital age has only advanced the department’s objectives in disseminating distinctly precise descriptions of crime suspects," an NYPD spokesperson said.
“The increasing quality of still images and videos in our digital age has only advanced the department’s objectives in disseminating distinctly precise descriptions of crime suspects," an NYPD spokesperson said.
Harlem neighborhood divided over planned truck depot
An effort is underway to try and prevent the opening of a truck depot in Harlem and to instead build apartments with affordable housing.
An effort is underway to try and prevent the opening of a truck depot in Harlem and to instead build apartments with affordable housing.
32-year-old man shot, killed in Brooklyn: NYPD
Authorities say the victim was shot in the abdomen near the corner of Dean Street and 4th Avenue in Park Slope.
Authorities say the victim was shot in the abdomen near the corner of Dean Street and 4th Avenue in Park Slope.
'New York cannot take more' - Mayor Adams blasts federal response to migrant crisis
“New York cannot take more,” Mayor Eric Adams said in El Paso, Texas. “We expect more from our national leaders to address this issue in a real way.”
“New York cannot take more,” Mayor Eric Adams said in El Paso, Texas. “We expect more from our national leaders to address this issue in a real way.”
Suffolk County Police rescue hunter after kayak capsizes
A rescue team managed to save 34-year-old Nick Shakalis, who was duck hunting on Sunday morning when the kayak he was in capsized, dumping him into the frigid water.
A rescue team managed to save 34-year-old Nick Shakalis, who was duck hunting on Sunday morning when the kayak he was in capsized, dumping him into the frigid water.
Bills reward hero who saved 24 lives during blizzard with Super Bowl tickets
Jay Withey, who saved the lives of 24 people during a blizzard in Buffalo on Christmas Eve, was rewarded for his heroism with two tickets to Super Bowl LVII.
Jay Withey, who saved the lives of 24 people during a blizzard in Buffalo on Christmas Eve, was rewarded for his heroism with two tickets to Super Bowl LVII.
Where is George? - Calls for embattled Rep. George Santos to resign continue
Residents on Long Island have launched the #WheresGeorge campaign, insisting that he cannot hide from his constituents as calls continue for his resignation.
Residents on Long Island have launched the #WheresGeorge campaign, insisting that he cannot hide from his constituents as calls continue for his resignation.
Huntington offering drivers over $120 an hour to plow snow
The Town of Huntington is offering snow plow drivers $122 an hour or more.
The Town of Huntington is offering snow plow drivers $122 an hour or more.
Michelle Go: Asian-Americans mark first anniversary of woman's killing in subway
Michelle Go was killed in January 2022 when a mentally ill homeless man pushed her in front of an oncoming subway train in Times Square.
Michelle Go was killed in January 2022 when a mentally ill homeless man pushed her in front of an oncoming subway train in Times Square.
Lisa Marie Presley, Couple accused of having sex on bus, Bed Bath & Beyond closings: This week's top stories
From Bed Bath & Beyond store closings to a couple accused of having sex on a New York City bus, here's a look at the top-read stories on FOX5NY.com from Jan. 8 to Jan. 14.
From Bed Bath & Beyond store closings to a couple accused of having sex on a New York City bus, here's a look at the top-read stories on FOX5NY.com from Jan. 8 to Jan. 14.
NY lawmakers call on MSG to stop using facial recognition software
Madison Square Garden's use of facial recognition technology has come under scrutiny after revelations that it was being used to ban attorneys who work or firms with pending lawsuits against MSG.
Madison Square Garden's use of facial recognition technology has come under scrutiny after revelations that it was being used to ban attorneys who work or firms with pending lawsuits against MSG.
Mayor Adams visits U.S.-Mexico border to see migrant crisis first hand
Adams toured shelters where asylum seekers are staying and met the city's mayor, Oscar Leeser, to see how they are handling the influx of newcomers in their city.
Adams toured shelters where asylum seekers are staying and met the city's mayor, Oscar Leeser, to see how they are handling the influx of newcomers in their city.
'Miracle on the Hudson' marks 14th anniversary
On January 15, 2009, Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger managed to land U.S. Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River after a bird strike knocked out the plane's engines, saving the lives of all 155 people on board.
On January 15, 2009, Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger managed to land U.S. Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River after a bird strike knocked out the plane's engines, saving the lives of all 155 people on board.
Damar Hamlin says 'heart is with' team as Bills advance with win over Dolphins
There was speculation the Bills safety might attend the wild-card playoff home game Sunday, but Damar Hamlin tweeted that he's continuing to recover at home.
There was speculation the Bills safety might attend the wild-card playoff home game Sunday, but Damar Hamlin tweeted that he's continuing to recover at home.
Mayor Adams visiting U.S.-Mexico border
Adams' visit to the U.S. southern border comes one day after he sent Governor Kathy Hochul an emergency request, asking for immediately help to shelter arriving asylum seekers.
Adams' visit to the U.S. southern border comes one day after he sent Governor Kathy Hochul an emergency request, asking for immediately help to shelter arriving asylum seekers.
Missing deaf, mute woman found on NYC subway
The family of missing Queens woman Samantha Denise Primus has announced a city-wide search to find her on January 15. Primus, who is deaf and non-verbal went missing on December 23.
The family of missing Queens woman Samantha Denise Primus has announced a city-wide search to find her on January 15. Primus, who is deaf and non-verbal went missing on December 23.
Man with bags on feet uses homophobic slur, punches woman in the Bronx: NYPD
Police say the suspect punched a 25-year-old woman in the mouth after calling her an anti-Gay slur
Police say the suspect punched a 25-year-old woman in the mouth after calling her an anti-Gay slur
Prehistoric mammoth bones claim brings treasure hunters to East River
Several groups have flocked to the waterway off Manhattan in search of treasure. That's after hearing a guest on podcast host Joe Rogan’s show make a claim that a boxcar’s worth of prehistoric bones brought to New York City from Alaska was thrown into the East River in the 1940s.
Several groups have flocked to the waterway off Manhattan in search of treasure. That's after hearing a guest on podcast host Joe Rogan’s show make a claim that a boxcar’s worth of prehistoric bones brought to New York City from Alaska was thrown into the East River in the 1940s.
Four $1 million Mega Millions tickets sold in New York
Four Mega Millions tickets in New York matched five of the white balls drawn Friday night, winning the prize of $1 million.
Four Mega Millions tickets in New York matched five of the white balls drawn Friday night, winning the prize of $1 million.
Lesandro 'Junior' Feliz-Guzman murder: Five sentenced after 2018 killing
Five alleged members of the Los Sures Trinitarios gang were sentenced to 12 to 18 years in prison for the shocking murder of Lesandro "Junior" Guzman-Feliz outside a Bronx bodega in 2018.
Five alleged members of the Los Sures Trinitarios gang were sentenced to 12 to 18 years in prison for the shocking murder of Lesandro "Junior" Guzman-Feliz outside a Bronx bodega in 2018.