Jacob Flanagan

1 month ago | fox5ny.com | Jacob Flanagan

A new survey finds that while most New Yorkers say they care about litter and take pride in their city, a significant number still admit to tossing trash improperly. The data comes from a March 2025 survey of over 1,000 city residents conducted by the non-profit Sanitation Foundation.

1 month ago | fox5ny.com | Jacob Flanagan

A 16-year-old girl has been hospitalized in critical condition after she was struck in the head by a stray bullet in the Bronx, police say. What we know: The victim, a 16-year-old girl, was shot in the head Monday afternoon in the Bronx. According to police, the shooting happened around 5:05 p.m. near Home Street and Tinton Avenue. The girl was rushed to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition. She was reportedly struck by a stray bullet during a school yard incident.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Jacob Flanagan

The BriefA 16-year-old girl was shot and killed Monday near Bronx Latin School. Police say a 14-year-old boy opened fire after a group of teens got into a fistfight. The victim and the shooter were not students at the school; police say they know who shooter is and are tracking him downNEW YORK - Police are hunting for a 14-year-old gunman after a 16-year-old girl was struck in the head by a stray bullet and killed in the Bronx on Monday.

1 month 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.

1 month 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.