NYC residents can enter lottery for $50 World Cup tickets, with 1,000 available for New Yorkers
New York City residents will have a chance to buy $50 tickets to select World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium through a new lottery program announced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani said the city has secured 1,000 affordable World Cup tickets for New Yorkers. The tickets will be split across seven matches at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey: five group-stage matches and two knockout-round matches. Each ticket will cost $50. Mamdani joked that the price is about "five lattes in NYC."
New York City residents will have a chance to buy $50 tickets to select World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium through a new lottery program announced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani said the city has secured 1,000 affordable World Cup tickets for New Yorkers. The tickets will be split across seven matches at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey: five group-stage matches and two knockout-round matches. Each ticket will cost $50. Mamdani joked that the price is about "five lattes in NYC."
LaGuardia Airport sinkhole: Here's when the runway is expected to reopen
FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the latest regarding the runway sinkhole at LaGuardia Airport.
FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the latest regarding the runway sinkhole at LaGuardia Airport.
Good Day New York @ 9: May 21, 2026
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Christal Young and Ryan Kristafer's edgy perspective on entertainment and lifestyle news.
Christal Young and Ryan Kristafer's edgy perspective on entertainment and lifestyle news.
Storms flood Queens streets as sinkhole swallows school bus in the Bronx
A school bus got stuck in a sinkhole in the Bronx, while parts of Queens cleaned up from flooding after strong storms moved through the city. Officials said one person suffered minor injuries in the bus incident, and no deaths or injuries were reported in connection with the Queens flooding.
A school bus got stuck in a sinkhole in the Bronx, while parts of Queens cleaned up from flooding after strong storms moved through the city. Officials said one person suffered minor injuries in the bus incident, and no deaths or injuries were reported in connection with the Queens flooding.
LaGuardia sinkhole sparks travel chaos before Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day travel is off to a rough start at LaGuardia Airport after a sinkhole opened near a runway, leading to hundreds of delays and cancellations. FOX 5’s Jessica Formoso reports from LaGuardia, where crews worked overnight on emergency repairs. Port Authority officials said the runway could reopen around noon, but travelers were told to keep checking their airline apps, call carriers and expect delays even after repairs are complete.
Memorial Day travel is off to a rough start at LaGuardia Airport after a sinkhole opened near a runway, leading to hundreds of delays and cancellations. FOX 5’s Jessica Formoso reports from LaGuardia, where crews worked overnight on emergency repairs. Port Authority officials said the runway could reopen around noon, but travelers were told to keep checking their airline apps, call carriers and expect delays even after repairs are complete.
Serving up Philly cheesesteaks in a Knicks shirt
Pat's King of Steaks owner Frank Olivieri, whose family invented the Philly cheesesteak, is serving said cheesesteaks up... in a Knicks shirt (otherwise known as a Philly Sucks shirt), and it's all because of a bet. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has more.
Pat's King of Steaks owner Frank Olivieri, whose family invented the Philly cheesesteak, is serving said cheesesteaks up... in a Knicks shirt (otherwise known as a Philly Sucks shirt), and it's all because of a bet. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has more.
Are NYC schools going too far with AI usage?
FOX 5 NY's Hayley Fixler explores the issue.
FOX 5 NY's Hayley Fixler explores the issue.
Exploring George Washington's New Jersey command center
New Jersey played a major part in the American Revolution. George Washington's command center was in Morristown. FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo got a look at Washington's Headquarters Museum.
New Jersey played a major part in the American Revolution. George Washington's command center was in Morristown. FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo got a look at Washington's Headquarters Museum.
Long Branch pop-up party at Pier Village leads to arrests, curfew
Long Branch Police made several arrests after a massive pop-up party led to chaos at Pier Village.
Long Branch Police made several arrests after a massive pop-up party led to chaos at Pier Village.
Hundreds of LaGuardia flights cancelled due to sinkhole
Emergency construction crews are working to repair a sinkhole near a runway at LaGuardia Airport. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en is following the story.
Emergency construction crews are working to repair a sinkhole near a runway at LaGuardia Airport. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en is following the story.
Sinkhole near LaGuardia runway
Workers are currently filling a sinkhole near a runway at LaGuardia Airport.
Workers are currently filling a sinkhole near a runway at LaGuardia Airport.
Good Day New York @ 9:May 20, 2026
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FULL: Mamdani, Tisch, Hochul public safety-related announcement
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for a public safety-related announcement.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for a public safety-related announcement.
Search continues for missing teen who vanished in water at Rockaway Beach
The search continues for a 17-year-old who went missing in the water at Rockaway Beach after police say he went into the ocean with friends and never came out. NYPD harbor units were seen searching the water near Beach 73rd Street and Shorefront Parkway, with divers expected to return as the search continues. Officials are reminding beachgoers not to swim without lifeguards on duty, especially as beaches prepare to open for Memorial Day weekend.
The search continues for a 17-year-old who went missing in the water at Rockaway Beach after police say he went into the ocean with friends and never came out. NYPD harbor units were seen searching the water near Beach 73rd Street and Shorefront Parkway, with divers expected to return as the search continues. Officials are reminding beachgoers not to swim without lifeguards on duty, especially as beaches prepare to open for Memorial Day weekend.
How the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s new 48-team format changes everything
FOX Northeast Digital Content Creator Tyler Thrasher joins Newsroom Live to break down the 2026 World Cup for casual fans, from the expanded 48-team format to the new round of 32. Thrasher also talks about creating soccer content for American audiences, why the tournament is such a big moment for U.S. fans and how he is helping explain the culture, history and storylines behind the world’s biggest sporting event.
FOX Northeast Digital Content Creator Tyler Thrasher joins Newsroom Live to break down the 2026 World Cup for casual fans, from the expanded 48-team format to the new round of 32. Thrasher also talks about creating soccer content for American audiences, why the tournament is such a big moment for U.S. fans and how he is helping explain the culture, history and storylines behind the world’s biggest sporting event.
Search for missing teen swimmer continues at Rockaway Beach in Queens
A 17-year-old swimmer believed to be from the Bronx remains missing after disappearing in the water off Rockaway Beach in Queens on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a massive multi-agency search.
A 17-year-old swimmer believed to be from the Bronx remains missing after disappearing in the water off Rockaway Beach in Queens on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a massive multi-agency search.
Anthony Ramos named king of 2026 Puerto Rican Day Parade
Planning is underway for the 69th annual Puerto Rican Day Parade. The Parade takes place on June 14th on Fifth Avenue.
Planning is underway for the 69th annual Puerto Rican Day Parade. The Parade takes place on June 14th on Fifth Avenue.
17-year-old swimmer missing off Rockaway Beach as NYPD, FDNY search into night
A massive search continued into the night after a 17-year-old boy went missing in the water off Rockaway Beach in Queens, according to authorities. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the latest.
A massive search continued into the night after a 17-year-old boy went missing in the water off Rockaway Beach in Queens, according to authorities. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the latest.
FULL: Interview with witness who saw woman fall into manhole
Carlton Wood speaks with FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers about how he called 911 after a woman fell into an open manhole.
Carlton Wood speaks with FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers about how he called 911 after a woman fell into an open manhole.