Check washing investigation: How thieves are fishing checks out of USPS mailboxes
A massive mail theft and check-washing scam is striking neighborhoods across Long Island. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg breaks down how thieves are using tools like sticky traps to fish out envelopes, alter the payee information and cash the checks.
A massive mail theft and check-washing scam is striking neighborhoods across Long Island. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg breaks down how thieves are using tools like sticky traps to fish out envelopes, alter the payee information and cash the checks.
Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'over' after new round of strikes
Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has raised questions about whether the two sides will resume all out war.
Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has raised questions about whether the two sides will resume all out war.
Midtown building had violations prior to columns buckling: DOB
While emergency crews have since stabilized the structure, public records and local labor leaders reveal a long history of safety violations, heavy fines, and unheeded warnings at the site.
While emergency crews have since stabilized the structure, public records and local labor leaders reveal a long history of safety violations, heavy fines, and unheeded warnings at the site.
Evacuated East Side building stable for now after columns buckled
By late Tuesday night, city officials reported a major breakthrough. Structural monitoring systems showed zero movement in the skyscraper over several hours, allowing emergency crews to safely enter to begin emergency shoring operations.
By late Tuesday night, city officials reported a major breakthrough. Structural monitoring systems showed zero movement in the skyscraper over several hours, allowing emergency crews to safely enter to begin emergency shoring operations.
Switzerland advances on penalty shootout, Colombia eliminated: Fans react
Switzerland is headed to the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after beating Colombia in a penalty shootout.
Switzerland is headed to the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after beating Colombia in a penalty shootout.
Unstable Midtown building: Engineers enter, evacuation still in place
FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas, Sharon Crowley and Hayley Fixler go over the latest updates regarding a building in Midtown that has been deemed unstable.
FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas, Sharon Crowley and Hayley Fixler go over the latest updates regarding a building in Midtown that has been deemed unstable.
United 'twilight bag drop-off' lets passengers bring luggage early
United Airlines is testing a "Twilight Bag Drop" program, letting passengers on early flights bring their luggage to the airport the night before. Chicago's O'Hare Airport is piloting the program, but it could soon expand nationwide.
United Airlines is testing a "Twilight Bag Drop" program, letting passengers on early flights bring their luggage to the airport the night before. Chicago's O'Hare Airport is piloting the program, but it could soon expand nationwide.
FULL: Mamdani, FDNY, DOB update on NYC unstable building, buckled columns
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as well as the FDNY, held a presser on Tuesday to provide an update after two buckled columns were discovered at a Midtown construction site.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as well as the FDNY, held a presser on Tuesday to provide an update after two buckled columns were discovered at a Midtown construction site.
'Buckled' columns at NYC high-rise construction site force evacuation of 8 buildings
Eight budlings were evacuated after two buckled columns were discovered at a active construction site in New York City. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas has the latest details.
Eight budlings were evacuated after two buckled columns were discovered at a active construction site in New York City. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas has the latest details.
Inside NYC building buckle: Structural engineer breaks down emergency evacuation
Brian Faulkner, a structural engineer from Severud Associates, analyzes why the building's columns may have failed and outlines the immediate steps crews and the NYC Department of Buildings are taking to stabilize the structure.
Brian Faulkner, a structural engineer from Severud Associates, analyzes why the building's columns may have failed and outlines the immediate steps crews and the NYC Department of Buildings are taking to stabilize the structure.
FULL: Gotham FC to move to Queens in 2028; Mamdani, Hochul join announcement
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined Gotham FC officials to announce the NWSL club will move its home matches to Etihad Park in Queens, beginning with the 2028 season, when the new soccer-specific stadium is scheduled to open.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined Gotham FC officials to announce the NWSL club will move its home matches to Etihad Park in Queens, beginning with the 2028 season, when the new soccer-specific stadium is scheduled to open.
Good Day New York @ 9: July 7, 2026
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Buildings evacuated as columns buckle at Midtown construction site
The FDNY received a call Tuesday morning reporting that bricks were falling from a building in Midtown. Upon arriving at the scene, first responders determined that two columns had buckled on the 21st floor of the building.
The FDNY received a call Tuesday morning reporting that bricks were falling from a building in Midtown. Upon arriving at the scene, first responders determined that two columns had buckled on the 21st floor of the building.
Officials inestigataing Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Upper East Side
Health officials are sounding the alarm Tuesday morning following a sudden outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease on the Upper East Side.
Health officials are sounding the alarm Tuesday morning following a sudden outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease on the Upper East Side.
Tri-state area cleaning up from weekend storms
A powerful storm left a trail of extensive destruction across New Jersey, forcing local officials to declare emergencies, triggering building collapses, and knocking out power to thousands of residents.
A powerful storm left a trail of extensive destruction across New Jersey, forcing local officials to declare emergencies, triggering building collapses, and knocking out power to thousands of residents.
Trash bins will take away parking spaces in NYC
FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.
FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.
No reported injuries in partial roof collapse
FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini continues following the story.
FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini continues following the story.
Former NYPD Lt. Commander talks NYC latest crime
FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers speaks with former NYPD Lt. Commander Ralph Cilento about two incidents that took place in the city over the past weekend.
FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers speaks with former NYPD Lt. Commander Ralph Cilento about two incidents that took place in the city over the past weekend.
Monmouth County Sheriff talks partial roof collapse
FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers speaks with Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden about the recent partial roof collapse at a BJ's in New Jersey.
FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers speaks with Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden about the recent partial roof collapse at a BJ's in New Jersey.
Good Day New York @ 9: July 6, 2026
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