Powerball jackpot rises to $1.7B ahead of Christmas Eve
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The New York Lottery today announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the Dec 21 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing. 

Magician in the making
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A Long Island senior balances school and sleight of hand as he works toward a future on stage in New York City. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has more.

Bronx food pantry serves growing need
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FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini speaks with BronxWorks Senior Vice President John Weed about a surge of new people visiting a Bronx food pantry.

FULL: Mamdani's new DCWP Commissioner
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New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani introduces his new Commissioner of the city's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.

Man arrested after bow-and-arrow killing and overnight standoff in New Jersey
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A man accused in a bow-and-arrow killing was arrested Sunday afternoon in Kearny, New Jersey, following an overnight standoff. Authorities took him into custody hours after a fire broke out in the building where he was believed to be hiding. Here’s what we know so far and the latest updates from investigators.

Mamdani to be sworn in by Sen. Bernie Sanders
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New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in by Attorney General Letitia James at midnight, and by Sen. Bernie Sanders during a public inauguration on Jan. 1. FOX 5 NY's Dan Bowens and Robert Moses react on Newsroom Live.

Toy Drive at Prospect Park: Donate a toy, get a free skate for hospitalized kids
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A special holiday partnership is collecting toys to bring joy to hospitalized children — and you can help while enjoying a day at the rink. Head to the LeFrak Center at Prospect Park, donate a toy, and receive a free skate as the community comes together to support kids in need across Brooklyn and beyond. Plus, some fun on the ice, including impressive spins live on the air.

Flu cases surge across NYC, tri-state area as new variant spreads
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Doctors are warning about a sharp rise in influenza cases across the country, with New York City reporting some of the highest levels of flu-like activity, according to CDC data. Connecticut and New Jersey are also seeing moderate respiratory illness activity. Health officials say millions have already been sickened this season, with a new dominant flu variant driving many of the cases.

Holiday Travel Rush: Record crowds, delays at NYC airports
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Millions of people are traveling for the holidays, and experts say this season is shaping up to be record-breaking. From flight delays and cancellations at LaGuardia Airport to packed roads and busy skies, travelers are navigating crowds, weather concerns, and long security lines. Here is what passengers can expect and tips to avoid holiday travel headaches.

Police shot, kill man wielding box cutter in Queens: NY Weekend Update
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NYPD officers shot and killed a 29-year-old man in Far Rockaway, Queens, after they say he charged at them with a box cutter. Plus, Lisa Evers has the latest on the Luigi Mangione case and holiday forecast.

Police shot, kill man wielding box cutter in Queens: NY Weekend Update
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NYPD officers shot and killed a 29-year-old man in Far Rockaway, Queens, after they say he charged at them with a box cutter. Plus, Lisa Evers has the latest on the Luigi Mangione case and holiday forecast.

Holiday travel season threatened by storms
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Tens of millions of Americans are expected to hit the road this Christmas season, but powerful winter storms in the Western U.S. could put a damper on some people's travel plans. 

Luigi Mangione's lawyers say Bondi is biased
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Lawyer's for Luigi Mangione are seeking to take the death penalty off the table in his trial for the alleged killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, claiming Attorney General Pam Bondi is biased.

Woman found murdered in Manhattan apartment
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A 76-year-old woman was found murdered in her Lower East Side apartment. The NYPD is searching for her killer.

How service dogs are saving veterans and first responders | Good Day Weekend
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For decades, first responder Paul Jockimo spent his career helping others—never realizing how much help he needed himself. After years of trauma, depression, anxiety, and PTSD, Paul found healing through Astro, a service dog trained by America’s VetDogs to keep him calm and grounded. Now, Paul says he’s becoming a better version of himself—not just for his family, but for the people he supports through peer counseling.

NJ Transit trains collide, suspending rail service; 17 injured
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Two trains on the Montclair-Boonton line made contact in Montclair, west of Bay Street, at 6:47 p.m. Friday. Officials from NJ Transit report that 17 people have been injured, though their injuries are currently being considered non-life threatening.