Taxpayers cover $60M in legal bills for Cuomo
As former Governor Andrew Cuomo emerges as a frontrunner in the New York City mayoral race, a new audit from the state comptroller?s office reveals that taxpayers have spent over $60 million on his legal fees since his resignation. Critics argue that the public should not be footing the bill for Cuomo?s sexual harassment and COVID-19 policy lawsuits, while others claim the law requires it. FOX 5's Morgan McKay has the story.
As former Governor Andrew Cuomo emerges as a frontrunner in the New York City mayoral race, a new audit from the state comptroller?s office reveals that taxpayers have spent over $60 million on his legal fees since his resignation. Critics argue that the public should not be footing the bill for Cuomo?s sexual harassment and COVID-19 policy lawsuits, while others claim the law requires it. FOX 5's Morgan McKay has the story.
MTA project forces Bronx businesses to cut hours
What was supposed to be a six-month MTA construction project in Kingsbridge, Bronx has now turned into a two-year delay, leaving local business owners frustrated and struggling to survive. Shops like Broadway Joe?s Pizza have seen business drop by at least 35% due to a large green fence blocking foot traffic near the 242nd Street station. The MTA says the delays are due to an unexpected sewer line discovery, but business owners aren?t buying it. Many say the lack of parking and foot traffic is pushing them toward financial ruin. FOX 5's Duarte Geraldino has the story.
What was supposed to be a six-month MTA construction project in Kingsbridge, Bronx has now turned into a two-year delay, leaving local business owners frustrated and struggling to survive. Shops like Broadway Joe?s Pizza have seen business drop by at least 35% due to a large green fence blocking foot traffic near the 242nd Street station. The MTA says the delays are due to an unexpected sewer line discovery, but business owners aren?t buying it. Many say the lack of parking and foot traffic is pushing them toward financial ruin. FOX 5's Duarte Geraldino has the story.
Long Island brush fires sparked by s'mores bonfire
Investigators have determined that the brush fires that burned more than 400 acres of Long Island?s Pine Barrens over the weekend were caused by a family?s backyard bonfire while making s?mores. Fire officials say early emergency response helped contain the flames before they spread further. FOX 5's Jodi Goldberg has the latest.
Investigators have determined that the brush fires that burned more than 400 acres of Long Island?s Pine Barrens over the weekend were caused by a family?s backyard bonfire while making s?mores. Fire officials say early emergency response helped contain the flames before they spread further. FOX 5's Jodi Goldberg has the latest.
3-year-old dies after being dropped at hospital
A 3-year-old boy was dropped off unresponsive outside SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn over the weekend and could not be revived. Now, heartbroken family members are speaking out, urging the child?s mother to come forward as investigators search for answers. FOX 5's Lisa Evers has the story.
A 3-year-old boy was dropped off unresponsive outside SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn over the weekend and could not be revived. Now, heartbroken family members are speaking out, urging the child?s mother to come forward as investigators search for answers. FOX 5's Lisa Evers has the story.
Student protest leader at Columbia arrested
Students and faculty from Columbia University and Barnard College are speaking out against the arrest of a Palestinian activist who played a key role in recent protests against Israel on campus. Mahmoud Khalil is now facing deportation, what President Donald Trump is calling the first ?of many to come."
Students and faculty from Columbia University and Barnard College are speaking out against the arrest of a Palestinian activist who played a key role in recent protests against Israel on campus. Mahmoud Khalil is now facing deportation, what President Donald Trump is calling the first ?of many to come."
NY News Update: X outage, s'mores spark brush fires
In this FOX 5 News Block, we follow developments as Elon Musk blames an X outage on a massive cyberattack. Plus, Long Island investigators say they believe a failed attempt at making s'mores sparked this weekend's brush fires.
In this FOX 5 News Block, we follow developments as Elon Musk blames an X outage on a massive cyberattack. Plus, Long Island investigators say they believe a failed attempt at making s'mores sparked this weekend's brush fires.
Arson investigation underway after LI brush fires
An arson investigation is underway on Long Island after a series of brush fires over the weekend injured at least two firefighters as flames consumed hundreds of acres in Suffolk County. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has the latest.
An arson investigation is underway on Long Island after a series of brush fires over the weekend injured at least two firefighters as flames consumed hundreds of acres in Suffolk County. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has the latest.
3-year-old boy death investigation continues
A three-year-old boy died after he was dumped at a Brooklyn hospital over the weekend, covered in bruises, the NYPD said. FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers has the details.
A three-year-old boy died after he was dumped at a Brooklyn hospital over the weekend, covered in bruises, the NYPD said. FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers has the details.
Angie Martinez on mentoring for microgrant initiative
Radio personality Angie Martinez visits Good Day New York to discuss being chosen as a mentor for Remy Martin's new "This Is My City" microgrant initiative.
Radio personality Angie Martinez visits Good Day New York to discuss being chosen as a mentor for Remy Martin's new "This Is My City" microgrant initiative.
New Yorkers react to daylight saving time: 'Feeling tired'
Good Day's Christal Young asks New Yorkers how they are adjusting to daylight saving time.
Good Day's Christal Young asks New Yorkers how they are adjusting to daylight saving time.
Actor Nico Santos, Sartiano's restaurant: Good Day Today
Actor Nico Santos stars in Tubi?s ?The Z-Suite.? Plus, talking about Sartiano's restaurant in Soho.
Actor Nico Santos stars in Tubi?s ?The Z-Suite.? Plus, talking about Sartiano's restaurant in Soho.
Aviation tools used to fight NJ wildfires
Good Day's Dan Bowens explores how the New Jersey Forest Fire Service uses aviation tools to fight wildfires.
Good Day's Dan Bowens explores how the New Jersey Forest Fire Service uses aviation tools to fight wildfires.
Long Island brush fire containment update
Dry conditions and powerful wind gusts on Eastern Long Island fanned a fast-moving brush fire over the weekend that burned hundreds of acres and stifled traffic on Sunrise Highway for hours. FOX 5 NY's Meredith Gorman has the latest.
Dry conditions and powerful wind gusts on Eastern Long Island fanned a fast-moving brush fire over the weekend that burned hundreds of acres and stifled traffic on Sunrise Highway for hours. FOX 5 NY's Meredith Gorman has the latest.
Bruised boy, 3, dies after being dumped at hospital
A three-year-old boy died after he was dumped at a NYC hospital over the weekend, covered in bruises, the NYPD said. FOX 5 NY's Hayley Fixler has the details.
A three-year-old boy died after he was dumped at a NYC hospital over the weekend, covered in bruises, the NYPD said. FOX 5 NY's Hayley Fixler has the details.
Columbia protests: ICE arrests Palestinian activist
Federal immigration authorities arrested a Palestinian graduate student who played a prominent role in last spring's anti-Israel protests at Columbia University, according to his attorney. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the story.
Federal immigration authorities arrested a Palestinian graduate student who played a prominent role in last spring's anti-Israel protests at Columbia University, according to his attorney. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the story.
NY News Update: Long Island fires; Boy, 14, charged in cop's murder
FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers has the weekend news update, including the latest on the brush fires on Long Island and the 14-year-old boy charged in the shooting death of a young Newark police officer.
FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers has the weekend news update, including the latest on the brush fires on Long Island and the 14-year-old boy charged in the shooting death of a young Newark police officer.
14-year-old charged with murder in Newark after 2 cops shot, 1 fatal
Police are now trying to determine why a 14-year-old boy had a gun and thought he could use it against the police. He was charged with murder and attempted murder and suffered non-life threatening injuries. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovis has the latest from Newark.
Police are now trying to determine why a 14-year-old boy had a gun and thought he could use it against the police. He was charged with murder and attempted murder and suffered non-life threatening injuries. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovis has the latest from Newark.
State of Emergency declared after fire burns Pine Barrens
As of 5:45 p.m. Saturday, the fire was 50 percent contained in the WestHampton area, with all other fires in the region now extinguished. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the latest.
As of 5:45 p.m. Saturday, the fire was 50 percent contained in the WestHampton area, with all other fires in the region now extinguished. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the latest.
Westhampton officials give update on brush fires on Long Island: FULL VIDEO
Westhampton Beach County Executive Ed Romaine cautioned that officials were committed to doing everything possible to prevent a recurrence of the 1995 Sunrise Fire, which was the largest fire the state had encountered in nearly 90 years and took four days to contain.
Westhampton Beach County Executive Ed Romaine cautioned that officials were committed to doing everything possible to prevent a recurrence of the 1995 Sunrise Fire, which was the largest fire the state had encountered in nearly 90 years and took four days to contain.
Newark police shooting update: Cop killed, boy charged
Authorities provided an update after two Newark Police officers were shot, one fatally. A 14-year-old boy is now charged with murder, and the community shared words of heartbreak and anger.
Authorities provided an update after two Newark Police officers were shot, one fatally. A 14-year-old boy is now charged with murder, and the community shared words of heartbreak and anger.