Thursday, May 16 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:06:34 GMT
A smuggling ring that made a fortune selling more than a million cartons of untaxed cigarettes in New York may have funneled some of the illicit proceeds to terrorist groups, authorities said.
A smuggling ring that made a fortune selling more than a million cartons of untaxed cigarettes in New York may have funneled some of the illicit proceeds to terrorist groups, authorities said.
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:17 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:17:42 GMT
Several New York lawmakers are sounding the alarm about security and safety lapses at day care centers across New York City.
Several New York lawmakers are sounding the alarm about security and safety lapses at day care centers across New York City. In a report released Thursday, dozens of daycares cited by the Dept. of Health for serious and critical health code violations since 2010, have not fixed the problems and continue to operate without penalty.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:08 PM EDT2013-05-16 03:08:35 GMT
A judge in Manhattan put the brakes on the so-called Taxi of Tomorrow because the Nissan-built minivan does not come in a hybrid version -- a violation of the city code.
A judge in Manhattan put the brakes on the so-called Taxi of Tomorrow because the Nissan-built minivan does not come in a hybrid version -- a violation of the city code.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 9:54 PM EDT2013-05-15 01:54:43 GMT
The FDNY must subject itself to court supervision for five years to ensure it does not discriminate against blacks and Hispanics in its hiring practices, a federal appeals court said.
The FDNY must subject itself to court supervision for five years to ensure it does not discriminate against blacks and Hispanics in its hiring practices, a federal appeals court said.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 3:59 PM EDT2013-05-14 19:59:22 GMT
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The tree-killing Asian longhorned beetle has been eradicated from Manhattan and Staten Island, but remains a problem in Brooklyn, Queens, and parts of Long Island.
The tree-killing Asian longhorned beetle has been eradicated from Manhattan and Staten Island, but remains a problem in Brooklyn, Queens, and parts of Long Island, according to state agriculture officials.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:59 AM EDT2013-05-14 11:59:08 GMT
Fox 5 News looked at two years of inspection reports at both public and private schools, from kindergarten through high school, and found some of the schools with the most critical violations.
Fox 5 News looked at two years of inspection reports at both public and private schools, from kindergarten through high school, and found some of the schools with the most critical violations. We also pinpointed some school cafeterias with ongoing health code issues.
Monday, May 13 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-05-13 21:58:49 GMT
The number of smartphone thefts is up in New York State, and the state's attorney general wants manufacturers to help stop more crimes.
The number of smartphone thefts is up in New York State, and the state's attorney general wants manufacturers to help stop more crimes. The theft of Apple devices or 'Apple picking' alone rose 40 percent between 2011 and 2012.
Friday, May 10 2013 6:34 AM EDT2013-05-10 10:34:55 GMT
Federal prosecutors say a gang of cyber-criminals stole $45 million by hacking their way into a database of prepaid debit cards. Seven people are under arrest in the case.
Federal prosecutors say a gang of cyber-criminals stole $45 million by hacking their way into a database of prepaid debit cards. Seven people are under arrest in the case, which involved thousands of thefts from ATMs in 26 countries and NYC.
Thursday, May 9 2013 12:21 PM EDT2013-05-09 16:21:25 GMT
New York City has set a date for starting its bike-sharing program -- Memorial Day.
New York City has set a date for starting its bike-sharing program -- Memorial Day. The program will start with 6,000 bikes at 330 stations in Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn. There are plans to expand it eventually to 10,000 bikes and 600 docking stations in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 4:45 PM EDT2013-05-08 20:45:02 GMT
Tickets are now available to visit the Statue of Liberty, which will reopen July 4, 2013, upon completion of repairs to infrastructure damage caused by Superstorm Sandy.
Tickets are now available to visit the Statue of Liberty, which will reopen July 4, 2013, upon completion of repairs to infrastructure damage caused by Superstorm Sandy.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 8:36 AM EDT2013-05-07 12:36:58 GMT
If there is a glitch while refilling your MetroCard using cash, the machine keeps the cash and gives you a receipt instead. That's a potential headache for subway riders.
If there is a glitch while refilling your MetroCard using cash, the machine keeps the cash and gives you a receipt instead. That's a potential headache for subway riders.
Monday, May 6 2013 6:56 AM EDT2013-05-06 10:56:28 GMT
A Texas company has manufactured a gun using 3d printer technology. The guns are capable of firing real bullets.
A Texas company has manufactured a gun using 3d printer technology. The guns are capable of firing real bullets. Several local leaders are sounding the alarm over the security threat the guns pose.
Friday, April 5 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-04-05 21:44:58 GMT
A New York federal judge has ruled that the Food and Drug Administration must make emergency contraceptives available to women of all ages within 30 days.
A New York federal judge has ruled that the Food and Drug Administration must make emergency contraceptives available to women of all ages within 30 days.
Thursday, February 28 2013 11:06 PM EST2013-03-01 04:06:41 GMT
The dark underground tunnels of the New York City subway system have been the stuff nightmares for me and probably many who grew up in the city. It should be.
The dark underground tunnels of the New York City subway system have been the stuff nightmares for me and probably many who grew up in the city. It should be.
