Chris Welch
Chris Welch joined the Fox 5 New York news team in 2019 as a general assignment reporter.
The latest from Chris Welch
Economic hardships settle in for laid off New Yorkers
Food, tourism, entertainment and hospitality are industries that are being especially hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
NYPD turns to wild mustangs for next crop of mounted unit
For the first time ever the NYPD has partnered with the Federal Bureau of Land Management to acquire the next class of NYPD’s four-legged finest from public lands out west.
Cover band 'Little Mermen' rock out to Disney songs
Rewind five years, and Alexis Babini was a singer-songwriter who opened for acts from the Disney channel and teen pop star Aaron Carter. His music never quite made the crowd go wild. One day he decided to change it up.
Broadway actress opens up about being adopted at an older age
Singer and actress Ta'Nika Gibson is using her story of being adopted to help promote the adoption of older teenagers.
Are you a digital hoarder?
Deleting your memories from your devices can be painful. Is that why so many people hoard their digital files?
Ready to ring in a new decade? Experts say not so fast
Common knowledge seems to suggest— and recent “best of the decade” articles taking over your feed would imply— that the start of the new decade happens January 1, 2020. But what if we told you that according to experts, the new decade may not technically start until *2021*?
Queens residents affected by sewage spill still looking for answers and assistance
For residents affected by the sewage spill in South Ozone Park that affected 124 homes, the response immediately after the incident and in the days since has taken far too long.
NYC photographer captures telling moments with Amy Schumer, Aziz Ansari and other comics
Marcus Russell Price photographs comedians. He has worked with Amy Schumer, Pete Davidson, Aziz Ansari, Hannibal Buress, and more, capturing their biggest moments and also small, unguarded ones.
Slow recovery continues for victims of Queens sewage spill
Officials say they still do not know what caused the sewage spill that flooded over 100 homes with human waste, or when people may be reimbursed for damages.
A lucky turkey is saved from a Brooklyn slaughterhouse
A turkey that meant to be slaughtered and eaten has gotten a break. A New York City student bought her from a live poultry market.