FOX 5 News Update: Rape suspect ID’ed, 11-year-old slashed
In this FOX 5 NY Weekend News Update, we cover a brutal rape in the Bronx, an 11-year-old girl slashed in East Harlem, plus an Eastchester educator in the running to become America's Favorite Teacher.
Suspect identified after woman choked with belt, raped on NYC street: police
The NYPD says it is searching for Kashaan Parks, 39, the suspect allegedly behind the disturbing sexual assault that took place in the Bronx earlier this month.
30-year-old man shot, killed in the Bronx: NYPD
Authorities say the incident happened at around 6:30 p.m. near East 187th Street and Beaumont Avenue in the Belmont section.
MTA conductor punched in face while inspecting Bronx subway train
The attack happened on a NYC subway train at the Parkchester Station in the Bronx, the NYPD said.
17-year-old punched, kicked, slashed in face by group in the Bronx
The attack happened near Valentine Avenue and East Fordham Road in the Fordham section of the Bronx, the NYPD said.
NYC opens first pet-friendly homeless shelter in the Bronx
New York City has opened its first pet-friendly homeless shelter, meaning that people in need of shelter will no longer have to give up their pets to find a place to stay.
17-year-old girl stabbed to death in the Bronx: NYPD
The victim, identified as Emery Mizell, was stabbed in the chest, police said. She was rushed to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
NYC Transit Workers union outraged as suspect in assault on MTA worker sent to mental health court
The union representing MTA workers says they are outraged after Alexander Wright, the suspect accused of assaulting subway cleaner Anthony Nelson, was referred to mental health court.
Man assaults woman, grabs her by buttocks at Bronx train station: police
A man allegedly assaulted a woman and grabbed her by the buttocks at a train station in the Bronx on Monday, police said.
Man killed by own pit bull in NYC
A man was killed by his own pit bull in the Longwood section of the Bronx, the NYPD said.
NYC taxi drivers demand action following spike in carjackings, robberies
Taxi drivers in New York City say they've had it after a string of carjackings and robberies in the Bronx.
Bronx fatal stabbing: Suspect arrested after dispute over parking spot
Vladimir Lopez German is facing murder, manslaughter and criminal possession of weapon charges in connection to the death of Dominic Aguliera in the Morris Heights section of the Bronx, the NYPD said.
Bronx River Parkway accident: 1 killed, 1 critical after vehicle crashes and flips
One person is dead, and another critically injured, after a vehicle crashed and rolled over on the Bronx River Parkway at Sagamore Street, the NYPD said.
Bronx drive-by: Shooters on scooters leave 1 dead, 3 injured
Four people were shot, one fatally, on a street corner in the Mount Eden section of the Bronx by shooters riding on scooters, the NYPD said.
Mom charged in smothering deaths of her twins inside NYC apartment
The mother of 5-year-old twins found dead last year inside an apartment in the Mount hope section of the Bronx was arrested, the NYPD said.
Woman killed in Bronx house fire: FDNY
A house fire in the Bronx killed a 38-year-old woman early Tuesday morning, according to the FDNY.
Man stabbed with screwdriver on MTA bus: Police
A 60-year-old man was stabbed in the head with a screwdriver on an MTA bus Monday afternoon in the Bronx, police said.
Yankees unaffected by earthquake during batting practice: VIDEO
Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres was at the plate and didn't seem to notice the 30-second earthquake.
6 migrant squatters released without bail after NYC gun, drug arrests
Eight migrants found squatting inside a Norwood, Bronx apartment were arrested on gun and drug charges, but six of them were subsequently released without bail.
Anti-gun violence activists rally after 2-year-old shot in the Bronx
Activists raised their voices against gun violence in the Bronx Tuesday night at the site where a 2-year-old boy was struck and injured by a bullet last Saturday.