Monika Conrad
Guide dogs can provide people experiencing vision loss with independence, mobility and companionship. But even the sweetest pups need to invest time into learning their trades, and there are some special humans who help them along the way. FOX 5 NY spoke with Monika Conrad, a puppy specialist for Guiding Eyes for the Blind about her work raising dogs to be service pets.
Grimaldi's accused of not paying employees
District Attorney Alvin Bragg has accused the owner and manager of Grimaldi's Pizzeria of stealing thousands of dollars from minimum wage employees. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the story.
Tony Hawk, Rodney Mullen heading to NYC
The GOAT is coming to NYC. Skateboard legend, Tony Hawk and skating pioneer Rodney Mullen kick off their “Darkslides & Secret Tapes” speaking tour, April 4th at the Beacon Theatre. Good Day’s Ryan Kristafer chatted with Tony Hawk about the event, how New York City became a skateboarding mecca, the first time he skated in NYC, how music and skateboarding relate, Lil Wayne’s skate skills, and how Hawk’s non-profit is planning to build a skatepark in all five boroughs.
NYPD increasing subway visibility to fight crime
FOX 5 NY tagged along with the NYPD as officers rode the subway Thursday as part of an effort to increase police visibility on mass transit and show the department's efforts to combat crime by flooding the subway with extra officers.
Riverhead schools announce more cuts
After announcing plans to eliminate 38 faculty positions already, the Riverhead School District has now said that they will also be letting 18 teacher assistants go and reducing the size of their dual language program.
Justice Department sues Apple
The Justice Department on Thursday announced a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of engineering an illegal monopoly in smartphones that boxes out competitors, stifles innovation and keeps prices artificially high.
Students rescued after rowing boats capsize
A mishap involving sculling boats sent 18 teenagers and one adult coach into the cold waters of Long Island Sound off Connecticut. However, no serious injuries were reported.
More gunfire at Tompkins Square Park
Gunshots rung out once again at Tompkins Square Park on Thursday, but thankfully, no-one was injured. This is the second shooting at the park in roughly a week. FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis has the story.
Washington Heights fire injures 4 people
Four people were hospitalized after a fire tore through an apartment building in Washington Heights, including an eight year old girl and two toddlers, who are both in critical condition.
DA Bragg: Grimaldi’s pizzeria owner allegedly stole wages workers
Workers at Grimaldi’s pizzeria texted pleading with their employer to pay them what they were owed.
Donald Trump’s cash crunch; can he post $454M bond?
FOX 5 NY's Chris Welch has the latest.
19-year-old mugged in Columbus Circle station
The NYPD is searching for the 13 individuals who mugged a 19-year-old man at the Columbus Circle subway station on Wednesday.
NYC school dist. looking at ban on transgender athletes
FOX 5 NY's Lissette Nuñez has the details.
4 injured in Washington Heights fire
Four people are injured after a fire broke out in Washington Heights Wednesday night.
NYC school dist. looking to ban transgender athletes
FOX 5 NY's Lissette Nunez has the details of a controversial resolution passed by the board and the impact it could have.
FBI investigating double murder in Mount Vernon
FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest.
Success Academy's Festival of the Performing Arts
FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the story.
Clamp down on credit card late fees
FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green reports.
Lyme disease breakthrough
FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo has the details.
What's next for Vybz Kartel? - STREET SOLDIERS
The murder conviction of dancehall music icon Vybz Kartel has been overturned by Jamaica's highest court of appeals. What comes next for the musician? FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers has the story.