New Sonic Drive-In opens in Brooklyn
A new Sonic Drive-In officially opened Monday morning in Brooklyn, marking the company's first location in Metro New York.
NYC triple shooting leaves 3 injured in Brooklyn
Three people were shot in NYC at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Fulton Street in downtown Brooklyn, the NYPD said.
Off-duty firefighter saves teenage girl's life in Brooklyn
An FDNY firefighter is being hailed as a hero after he was able to rescue a teen who had been hit and pinned under an SUV in Brooklyn on Thursday.
Beloved Brooklyn store Crest Hardware to close after over 60 years in business
Crest Hardware & Urban Harden Center, a beloved neighborhood staple in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is set to close in August after six decades of business.
Hero FDNY EMT saves 3 in dramatic Coney Island water rescue
FOX 5 NY spoke with FDNY Mitch Tarnapolsky, who saved three people from drowning in the waters off of Coney Island this past weekend.
2 teens die while swimming at Coney Island Beach, police say
Two teenage girls, aged 17 and 18, died while swimming at Coney Island Beach in Brooklyn, police said.
Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago wins his first men’s title at annual Nathan’s hot dog eating contest
Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago wins his first men’s title at the annual Nathan’s hot dog eating contest.
7 injured after car crash involving MTA bus in Brooklyn: NYPD
Police say seven people were hospitalized after a multi-car crash involving a MTA bus in Brooklyn on Wednesday.
Elderly woman hit, killed by truck in Brooklyn: NYPD
An elderly woman was hit by a truck while crossing the street in Brooklyn on Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Brooklyn apartment fire leaves 4 injured: FDNY
Four people were injured after a fire broke out in an apartment building in Brooklyn early Thursday morning, the FDNY said.
Celebrating 50 years of community and culture at Toñita's in Brooklyn
From its walls covered in pictures and Puerto Rican flags, Toñita's in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn has stood the test of time in NYC.
Brownsville shooting leaves 2 injured near park: 'You become jaded to it'
Two people in NYC were shot in the Brownsville section Brooklyn over the weekend, the NYPD said.
86-year-old man struck and killed by DoT truck in Brooklyn
Police are investigating after a 86-year-old man was struck and killed by a Department of Transportation truck in Brooklyn on Wednesday. Authorities say the force of the crash decapitated the victim.
Joey Chestnut banned from 2024 Nathan's hotdog eating contest
Eating superstar Joey “Jaws" Chestnut is banned from competing in the event that made him a household name: Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.
NYPD community policing effort aims to stem youth violence
The NYPD's Blue Chips Program was in Brooklyn on Tuesday to allow police officers and executives to speak with young people about stopping violence and building positive community relations.
84-year-old woman struck by stray bullet in Brooklyn: 'Like a shock'
The sister of Althea Lawson, the 84-year-old woman who was struck by a stray bullet in Brooklyn on Monday, says that something must be done about gun violence in the city.
84-year-old shot in broad daylight in Brooklyn: NYPD
An elderly woman is hospitalized after being shot in the arm in Brooklyn Monday night, police said.
NYC investment banker accused of punching woman at Pride event
An investment banker was allegedly caught on camera punching a woman in the face at a Pride event in Brooklyn this weekend.
MTA bus driver stabbed in neck by passenger after argument in Brooklyn: NYPD
The NYPD is on the hunt for a suspect accused of stabbing an MTA bus driver in the neck after an argument aboard a bus on Saturday.
Mother of NYC playground shooting victim speaks out: 'I'm just lost for words'
The mother of a young girl who was caught in a crossfire in NYC after shots rang out at Hilltop Playground, near Dean Street and Saratoga Avenue in Brownsville, Brooklyn, is speaking out.