Will New York City invite the 'Fearless Girl' to stay on Wall Street?
NEW YORK — Should the "Fearless Girl" stand up to Wall Street's charging bull forever?That's the question New York City officials are facing after a statue of a ponytailed girl in a windblown dress went up in front of the bronze bull early this month and immediately became a tourist draw and internet sensation.
NEW YORK — Should the "Fearless Girl" stand up to Wall Street's charging bull forever?That's the question New York City officials are facing after a statue of a ponytailed girl in a windblown dress went up in front of the bronze bull early this month and immediately became a tourist draw and internet sensation.
Man charged as run-over medic is mourned as job's matriarch
NEW YORK — A man accused of crushing a fire department medic to death under the wheels of a stolen ambulance told reporters Friday he'd done nothing wrong, while his lawyer said he was mentally ill and didn't act intentionally.As colleagues mourned Fire Department Emergency Medical Services technician Yadira Arroyo at a stationhouse draped in black and purple bunting, Jose Gonzalez was arraigned on murder and other charges in her gruesome death.
NEW YORK — A man accused of crushing a fire department medic to death under the wheels of a stolen ambulance told reporters Friday he'd done nothing wrong, while his lawyer said he was mentally ill and didn't act intentionally.As colleagues mourned Fire Department Emergency Medical Services technician Yadira Arroyo at a stationhouse draped in black and purple bunting, Jose Gonzalez was arraigned on murder and other charges in her gruesome death.
Former President Obama spotted in New York; attends Broadway show
NEW YORK — The Obamas just can't quit Broadway.Former President Barack Obama and his daughter Malia Obama have caught a new revival of Arthur Miller's "The Price." They attended the play starring Danny DeVito, Mark Ruffalo, Tony Shalhoub and Jessica Hecht at the American Airlines Theatre on Friday.In "The Price," a police officer feels that life has passed him by while he took care of his now-dead father.
NEW YORK — The Obamas just can't quit Broadway.Former President Barack Obama and his daughter Malia Obama have caught a new revival of Arthur Miller's "The Price." They attended the play starring Danny DeVito, Mark Ruffalo, Tony Shalhoub and Jessica Hecht at the American Airlines Theatre on Friday.In "The Price," a police officer feels that life has passed him by while he took care of his now-dead father.
Video shows pregnant teen screaming as officers shock her with stun gun
NEW YORK — Police are investigating a video that surfaced Tuesday, February 14th, showing officers shocking a pregnant 17-year-old girl as she screams in agony inside a New York City apartment building."Get off of me!
NEW YORK — Police are investigating a video that surfaced Tuesday, February 14th, showing officers shocking a pregnant 17-year-old girl as she screams in agony inside a New York City apartment building."Get off of me!
Doorman dies in freak accident while shoveling snow in New York City: "Very sad situation"
NEW YORK — A doorman shoveling snow outside his building on Manhattan's Upper East Side died Thursday morning, February 9th when he slipped and fell into a glass window, officials said.Miguel Gonzalez, 59, was clearing the steps leading down to the lobby when he fell and smashed into the window of the five-story apartment building at 333 E. 93rd St.
NEW YORK — A doorman shoveling snow outside his building on Manhattan's Upper East Side died Thursday morning, February 9th when he slipped and fell into a glass window, officials said.Miguel Gonzalez, 59, was clearing the steps leading down to the lobby when he fell and smashed into the window of the five-story apartment building at 333 E. 93rd St.
Video shows teens ‘subway surfing’ behind packed New York City train
NEW YORK — Two of the three teens who were caught on video holding on to the back of a New York City subway train as it left a station in the Bronx were ticketed Thursday, police said.The two 15-year-olds were cited for trespassing and released into their parents' custody, NYPD told WPIX-TV.
NEW YORK — Two of the three teens who were caught on video holding on to the back of a New York City subway train as it left a station in the Bronx were ticketed Thursday, police said.The two 15-year-olds were cited for trespassing and released into their parents' custody, NYPD told WPIX-TV.
Inspiring NYPD detective who was paralyzed in 1986 shooting dies at 59
NEW YORK – NYPD Detective Steven McDonald, who became an iconic symbol of courage, faith and forgiveness after being paralyzed in a shooting 30 years ago has died.McDonald, 59, died shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 10th at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, where he had been on life support after suffering a massive heart attack at his home Friday.A man of faith who attended Mass frequently, his wife's cousin — an Irish priest — said Mass was held for the family at McDonald's hospital bedside the day after his heart attack.Following news of his death, fellow officers offered the family their condolences, including one from an NYPD official who said, "Steve is now an angel."McDonald's funeral will be on Friday at St.
NEW YORK – NYPD Detective Steven McDonald, who became an iconic symbol of courage, faith and forgiveness after being paralyzed in a shooting 30 years ago has died.McDonald, 59, died shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 10th at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, where he had been on life support after suffering a massive heart attack at his home Friday.A man of faith who attended Mass frequently, his wife's cousin — an Irish priest — said Mass was held for the family at McDonald's hospital bedside the day after his heart attack.Following news of his death, fellow officers offered the family their condolences, including one from an NYPD official who said, "Steve is now an angel."McDonald's funeral will be on Friday at St.
Inmates busted after Instagram post from New York jail goes viral
NEW YORK — In an expletive-ridden cellphone video obtained by WPIX-TV, four inmates inside what sources say is a New York City jail boast about how they are able to film inside, among other things.The video was posted on Dec. 19 to Normin McKenny's Instagram page, where it has been viewed over 14,000 times.
NEW YORK — In an expletive-ridden cellphone video obtained by WPIX-TV, four inmates inside what sources say is a New York City jail boast about how they are able to film inside, among other things.The video was posted on Dec. 19 to Normin McKenny's Instagram page, where it has been viewed over 14,000 times.
New York City has fewest shootings ever last year
NEW YORK — New York City recorded its fewest number of shootings last year and narrowly missed setting a record low for homicides.According to data released Wednesday, the city had 335 homicides in 2016.
NEW YORK — New York City recorded its fewest number of shootings last year and narrowly missed setting a record low for homicides.According to data released Wednesday, the city had 335 homicides in 2016.
"Really, really sad:" Girls ages 1, 2 killed in explosion in NYC apartment, possibly caused by radiator
NEW YORK -- Two young children were killed in an explosion in their apartment in New York City.
NEW YORK -- Two young children were killed in an explosion in their apartment in New York City.
NYPD officer proposes to girlfriend during Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK — Talk about a memorable trip to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.The New York Police Department says an officer who was shot on duty last year proposed to his girlfriend at Thursday's parade.
NEW YORK — Talk about a memorable trip to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.The New York Police Department says an officer who was shot on duty last year proposed to his girlfriend at Thursday's parade.
5-year-old found alone in New York City leads police to mother's body
STAMFORD, Connecticut -- Police are looking for the father of a five-year-old found abandoned in New York City after the girl led investigators to her mother's body.Around 10 a.m. on Monday, November 14th, police found the girl wandering alone through Manhattan's bustling Port Authority Bus Terminal, Stamford Police Captain Richard Conklin told WTIC.When police interviewed the little girl, she said her father, Elmer Gomez Ruono, left her alone at the terminal.
STAMFORD, Connecticut -- Police are looking for the father of a five-year-old found abandoned in New York City after the girl led investigators to her mother's body.Around 10 a.m. on Monday, November 14th, police found the girl wandering alone through Manhattan's bustling Port Authority Bus Terminal, Stamford Police Captain Richard Conklin told WTIC.When police interviewed the little girl, she said her father, Elmer Gomez Ruono, left her alone at the terminal.
Crowd, bundled against chill, views Rockefeller Center tree
NEW YORK — It's beginning to look — and feel — a bit like Christmas in Manhattan.A couple of hundred adults and kids — many bundled in coats, hats, gloves and scarves — gathered in a 40-degree chill Saturday morning to watch workers putting up the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
NEW YORK — It's beginning to look — and feel — a bit like Christmas in Manhattan.A couple of hundred adults and kids — many bundled in coats, hats, gloves and scarves — gathered in a 40-degree chill Saturday morning to watch workers putting up the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
NYPD baffled by case of baby thrown from building in 1993
NEW YORK -- She was less than 24 hours old when police say she was thrown from the second floor of an apartment building, a red and white dish towel tied around her neck and her umbilical cord and placenta still attached.She died from strangulation and a superintendent found her body, in a trash bag, in a courtyard between two apartment buildings in Brooklyn, reports the New York Times.But that was Nov. 8, 1993.Almost 23 later, police say they have no leads on who killed the child and "zero idea" about the identity of Baby Jane Doe's mother.They believe she was young, but not necessarily living in one of the two buildings.
NEW YORK -- She was less than 24 hours old when police say she was thrown from the second floor of an apartment building, a red and white dish towel tied around her neck and her umbilical cord and placenta still attached.She died from strangulation and a superintendent found her body, in a trash bag, in a courtyard between two apartment buildings in Brooklyn, reports the New York Times.But that was Nov. 8, 1993.Almost 23 later, police say they have no leads on who killed the child and "zero idea" about the identity of Baby Jane Doe's mother.They believe she was young, but not necessarily living in one of the two buildings.
Man terrified of becoming homeless, allegedly kept grandmother's body in garbage bags for 5 months
RIDGEWOOD, New York -- A Queens man, terrified that his 85-year-old grandmother's death would leave him homeless, kept her decomposing body wrapped in at least 10 garbage bags for almost half a year, until a concerned relative led police to the horrifying discovery, a law enforcement source said.The woman, identified as Erika Kraus-Breslin, died in May, according to a law enforcement source.Her grandson, 30-year-old Christopher Fuhrer was arrested after months of trying to cover up her death, putting air freshener in a fan to minimize the smell, which began the day after she died, the police source said.On Wednesday, October 5th, officers were sent to her home on 65th Street near 68th Avenue by a concerned family member who called police, NYPD said.When they arrived, police were met by Fuhrer, who directed them to a bedroom where Kraus-Breslin's wrapped corpse was lying on the floor.Fuhrer faces a charge each of not reporting death to a health officer, burial/body removal without permit, and improper burial, police said.The medical examiner will determine Kraus-Breslin's cause of death.
RIDGEWOOD, New York -- A Queens man, terrified that his 85-year-old grandmother's death would leave him homeless, kept her decomposing body wrapped in at least 10 garbage bags for almost half a year, until a concerned relative led police to the horrifying discovery, a law enforcement source said.The woman, identified as Erika Kraus-Breslin, died in May, according to a law enforcement source.Her grandson, 30-year-old Christopher Fuhrer was arrested after months of trying to cover up her death, putting air freshener in a fan to minimize the smell, which began the day after she died, the police source said.On Wednesday, October 5th, officers were sent to her home on 65th Street near 68th Avenue by a concerned family member who called police, NYPD said.When they arrived, police were met by Fuhrer, who directed them to a bedroom where Kraus-Breslin's wrapped corpse was lying on the floor.Fuhrer faces a charge each of not reporting death to a health officer, burial/body removal without permit, and improper burial, police said.The medical examiner will determine Kraus-Breslin's cause of death.
"I'm the NY bomber:" NYPD investigates online manifesto by individual claiming responsibility for explosion
NEW YORK — A manifesto by an individual claiming to be responsible for detonating an explosive in Chelsea, New York Saturday, September 17th, injuring 29 people, has been discovered online and police confirmed Sunday they are now investigating its validity.The investigation is in its early stages, and the primary concern is credibility behind the posting titled, “I’m the NY Bomber: This is will be my manifesto,” sources tell FOX6's sister station PIX11.The individual titles two posts, “Taking a human life” and “Manufacturing Test Explosives,” and claims the reason for Saturday night’s attack is bringing attention to issues surrounding those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning.Below is an excerpt from the posts:
NEW YORK — A manifesto by an individual claiming to be responsible for detonating an explosive in Chelsea, New York Saturday, September 17th, injuring 29 people, has been discovered online and police confirmed Sunday they are now investigating its validity.The investigation is in its early stages, and the primary concern is credibility behind the posting titled, “I’m the NY Bomber: This is will be my manifesto,” sources tell FOX6's sister station PIX11.The individual titles two posts, “Taking a human life” and “Manufacturing Test Explosives,” and claims the reason for Saturday night’s attack is bringing attention to issues surrounding those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning.Below is an excerpt from the posts:
9/11 tribute: Two giant towers of light illuminate New York's night sky
NEW YORK -- Two giant towers of light illuminated the Sunday night sky in lower Manhattan as a visual memorial to those who lost their lives on 9/11.The National September 11 Memorial and Museum's "Tribute in Light" art installation just south of the World Trade Center site switched on just after sundown Sunday.
NEW YORK -- Two giant towers of light illuminated the Sunday night sky in lower Manhattan as a visual memorial to those who lost their lives on 9/11.The National September 11 Memorial and Museum's "Tribute in Light" art installation just south of the World Trade Center site switched on just after sundown Sunday.
NYPD marks 9/11 anniversary with parade to honor fallen
NEW YORK — The New York Police Department has marked the upcoming 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with a parade to honor its 23 officers who died at the World Trade Center.Friday's parade through lower Manhattan also commemorated 99 officers who died of illnesses after participating in the rescue and recovery operation.
NEW YORK — The New York Police Department has marked the upcoming 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with a parade to honor its 23 officers who died at the World Trade Center.Friday's parade through lower Manhattan also commemorated 99 officers who died of illnesses after participating in the rescue and recovery operation.
Missing jogger’s body found; detectives believe she may have been strangled
NEW YORK – There is evidence that a 30-year-old New York City woman who disappeared during an afternoon jog was strangled and possibly sexually assaulted, police said Wednesday, August 3rd.Karina Vetrano's body was found in a marshland in Queens hours after she went missing while on a solo run at 5 p.m. Tuesday, according to NYPD Chief Robert Boyce.
NEW YORK – There is evidence that a 30-year-old New York City woman who disappeared during an afternoon jog was strangled and possibly sexually assaulted, police said Wednesday, August 3rd.Karina Vetrano's body was found in a marshland in Queens hours after she went missing while on a solo run at 5 p.m. Tuesday, according to NYPD Chief Robert Boyce.
Horse manure is bursting into flames in New York summer heat
THROOP, N.Y. – Upstate New York residents called 911 complaining of smoke and foul odors after scorching summer heat caused horse manure to spontaneously catch fire earlier this month.According to the state Department of Environmental Conservation, authorities received "multiple calls complaining of smells and smoke emanating from a burning pile of horse manure in the town of Throop" on July 5.The fire started spontaneously at a stable where the owners were storing large piles of manure, according to the DEC.
THROOP, N.Y. – Upstate New York residents called 911 complaining of smoke and foul odors after scorching summer heat caused horse manure to spontaneously catch fire earlier this month.According to the state Department of Environmental Conservation, authorities received "multiple calls complaining of smells and smoke emanating from a burning pile of horse manure in the town of Throop" on July 5.The fire started spontaneously at a stable where the owners were storing large piles of manure, according to the DEC.