Jacob Flanagan

Digital Content Creator at WNYW-TV (New York, NY)

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Queens man arrested for alleged rape of 14-year-old girl: NYPD

4 days ago | fox5ny.com | Jacob Flanagan

A 23-year-old Queens man has been arrested in connection with multiple alleged rape incidents involving a 14-year-old girl. What we know: Police say they arrested Ramos Angel Friday evening for multiple alleged rape incidents involving a 14-year-old female victim. He is facing charges of second-degree rape, aggravated sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child, among other charges.
Newark mayor Ras Baraka denies trespassing at immigration detention center following arrest

4 days ago | fox5ny.com | Jacob Flanagan

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested outside a newly opened federal immigration detention center on Friday. The Democrat, who is running for governor, says he was invited to the facility and did not trespass. But federal officials say he ignored warnings to leave. What we know: Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has denied trespassing at a new federal immigration detention center during a confrontation that led to his arrest while he was at the facility with three members of Congress.
Flood watch in effect as heavy rain threatens NYC through Friday night

6 days ago | fox5ny.com | Jacob Flanagan

A flood watch is now in effect for the New York City region through late Friday night as a prolonged period of rain raises the risk for flash flooding, especially in low-lying and poor-drainage areas. Rainfall totals may exceed 2 inches in some locations, with the National Weather Service warning of possible flooding from excessive runoff.
EXCLISIVE: Whistleblower speaks out after exposing abuse at Anderson Center for Autism

1 week ago | fox5ny.com | Jacob Flanagan

A caregiver at the Anderson Center for Autism has been sentenced to prison following disturbing video that exposed abuse of a non-verbal autistic teenager. The man who filmed the abuse, a whistleblower and former staff member, is now speaking exclusively to FOX 5 about what he witnessed inside the facility.
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! announces full 2025 summer lineup

1 week ago | fox5ny.com | Jacob Flanagan

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 15: Tabou Combo performs at the BAYO BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Benefit Concert at Prospect Park Bandshell on June 15, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Marleen Moise/Getty Images) The BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival has revealed the full 2025 lineup for its long-running summer music series at Prospect Park’s Lena Horne Bandshell. The series will feature four ticketed benefit concerts and more than a dozen free performances.
NYC braced for soggy week as rain, storms lash region

1 week ago | fox5ny.com | Jacob Flanagan

New York City and much of the Northeast are stuck in a rainy pattern this week, with forecasters warning of flash flooding, thunderstorms, and rising river levels. A second storm system could bring even more rain by the weekend. What we know: The National Weather Service is forecasting several rounds of rain and thunderstorms across New York City through Friday.
NJ movie theater evacuated after ceiling collapses; no injures reported

2 weeks ago | fox5ny.com | Jacob Flanagan

The ceiling of a movie theater in Cranford, New Jersey collapsed on Wednesday night. What we know: Dozens of firefighters were called to the scene at the Cranford Theater at 25 North Avenue West at around 7:30 p.m. following a report of a ceiling collapse. The building was evacuated, and first responders managed to determine that everyone inside the theater had gotten out safely. No injuries have been reported. The cause of the collapse is under investigation.
NJ movie theater evacuated after ceiling collapses; no injures reported

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jacob Flanagan

NEW JERSEY - The ceiling of a movie theater in Cranford, New Jersey collapsed on Wednesday night. What we knowDozens of firefighters were called to the scene at the Cranford Theater at 25 North Avenue West at around 7:30 p.m. following a report of a ceiling collapse. The building was evacuated, and first responders managed to determine that everyone inside the theater had gotten out safely. No injuries have been reported. The cause of the collapse is under investigation.
White powder sent to Manhattan courthouse triggers hazmat response

2 weeks ago | fox5ny.com | Jacob Flanagan

A suspicious package containing white powder was reported Wednesday afternoon at the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse at 100 Centre Street. What we know: The NYPD says officers responded just after 4 p.m. to a report of a suspicious package containing white powder on the 12th floor of the courthouse at 100 Centre Street. According to the FDNY, the call was received at 4:24 p.m. Crews arrived at the scene and confirmed the presence of the powder. There were no injuries or reported illnesses.
White powder sent to Manhattan Criminal Courthouse triggers hazmat response

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jacob Flanagan

A suspicious package containing white powder was reported Wednesday afternoon at the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse at 100 Centre Street. Seven people were exposed and isolated, but no injuries or illnesses were reported. What we knowA spokesperson for the New York State Office of Court Administration said the envelope containing the powder arrived through U.S. Mail and was opened around 4 p.m. on the twelfth floor of the courthouse.