Suspect arrested after assault on NYU student

A man is now in custody after allegedly hitting an NYU student on the buttocks during an attack in Manhattan on Monday, according to police. FOX 5 NY's Hayley Fixler has the latest.

K-pop’s newest girl group AtHeart gets real in NYC debut

The group talks about the real stories that shaped their debut EP “Plot Twist”, a five-track project capturing the thrills and chaos of youth, each song with its own color and emotion. They open up about discovering who they are alongside their fans, and how authenticity guides everything they do.

Masked bandit found drunk in liquor store break-in

Police say a raccoon broke into a liquor store, knocked bottles off shelves and appeared to drink enough to pass out on the bathroom floor. Officials found the “masked bandit” sleeping it off, took him to a shelter to recover and later released him back into the wild.

ICYMI: Mayor Adams meets with Mayor-elect Mamdani at Gracie Mansion

Mayor Eric Adams and Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani met at Gracie Mansion for more than an hour, discussing the transition, housing, city operations and key policies Mamdani may continue once in office. The mayor-elect also revealed he has spoken with President Trump and is weighing decisions on salary legislation, leadership roles, and whether to move into Gracie Mansion. FOX 5 NY’s Robert Moses has the latest.

Man arrested after attack on NYU student in Manhattan

A 45-year-old man, James Rizzo, is in custody after police say he attacked an NYU student on her way to class in Greenwich Village. Surveillance video shows the moment the suspect approached her from behind before she says he grabbed her hair and threw her to the ground. The student, Amelia Lewis, shared her experience on social media, urging others to stay alert. Rizzo now faces charges including persistent sexual abuse, forcible touching, and assault.

MTA launches new crackdown on bus fare evasion

Transit officials are rolling out new tactics to stop fare evasion across New York City—shifting their focus to buses, where more than half of riders on some Select Bus routes don’t pay. Civilian fare agents, proof-of-payment checks, and new technology are part of the MTA’s strategy to reduce lost revenue and enforce payment. FOX 5 NY’s Briella Tomassetti reports.

In case you missed it: Key turns in Luigi Mangione case

Catch up on the latest developments in the case against Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. New testimony from a Pennsylvania officer and bodycam footage are raising questions about the evidence collected during Mangione’s arrest. FOX 5 NY’s Jessica Formoso reports.