NJ bill could bring cursive writing back to schools
A new bill making its way through the New Jersey state legislature could require public schools to teach cursive writing from kindergarten through 5th grade. Supporters argue that cursive helps with fine motor skills, memory, and reading comprehension, while critics?especially students?say it?s outdated and unnecessary in the digital age. FOX 5's Teresa Priolo has the story.
A new bill making its way through the New Jersey state legislature could require public schools to teach cursive writing from kindergarten through 5th grade. Supporters argue that cursive helps with fine motor skills, memory, and reading comprehension, while critics?especially students?say it?s outdated and unnecessary in the digital age. FOX 5's Teresa Priolo has the story.
MLK?s son visits Long Island School
Martin Luther King III visited Great Neck South High School, standing on the same stage where his father, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., spoke nearly 60 years ago. FOX 5's Jodi Goldberg has the story.
Martin Luther King III visited Great Neck South High School, standing on the same stage where his father, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., spoke nearly 60 years ago. FOX 5's Jodi Goldberg has the story.
NYC Mayor facing scrutiny over DC trip
New York City Mayor Eric Adams made a last-minute trip to Washington, D.C. on Thursday to attend a national prayer breakfast, but his visit has sparked more questions than answers. Amid ongoing scrutiny over his health and a reported meeting between his legal team and the Justice Department regarding corruption charges, Adams has faced criticism for mixed messaging from his office. FOX 5's Morgan McKay has the story.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams made a last-minute trip to Washington, D.C. on Thursday to attend a national prayer breakfast, but his visit has sparked more questions than answers. Amid ongoing scrutiny over his health and a reported meeting between his legal team and the Justice Department regarding corruption charges, Adams has faced criticism for mixed messaging from his office. FOX 5's Morgan McKay has the story.
NY News Update - Judge temporarily blocks federal employee buyout offer, arrest in shooting of 9-year-old
In this NY News Update, we look at the news that a federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump?s plan to push out federal employees by offering them financial incentives, and the suspect accused of shooting and killing a 9-year-old boy in Newark has been arrested and charged.
In this NY News Update, we look at the news that a federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump?s plan to push out federal employees by offering them financial incentives, and the suspect accused of shooting and killing a 9-year-old boy in Newark has been arrested and charged.
Medha Gandhi | Talking with Natasha Ep. 4
"Elvis Duran and the Morning Show's" Medha Gandhi talked to Natasha about getting the call to co-host the widely popular radio program, finding out she?s related to iconic peacemaker Mahatma Gandhi and coping with a scary health diagnosis that led to her hair loss.
"Elvis Duran and the Morning Show's" Medha Gandhi talked to Natasha about getting the call to co-host the widely popular radio program, finding out she?s related to iconic peacemaker Mahatma Gandhi and coping with a scary health diagnosis that led to her hair loss.
What's going on with Mayor Eric Adams? Trips to D.C., colonoscopy
Adams has been to Washington D.C. twice in the last weeks despite taking nearly a week off due to health related circumstances. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay has the latest from the mayor.
Adams has been to Washington D.C. twice in the last weeks despite taking nearly a week off due to health related circumstances. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay has the latest from the mayor.
Inside NYC?s ?59 Brims? bust: Murder, revenge, plot
Officials say the gang?s violence began to intensify following the 2021 murder of Bloodhound Brim member Davonte Lewis, fueling a years-long gang war. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovis has the details.
Officials say the gang?s violence began to intensify following the 2021 murder of Bloodhound Brim member Davonte Lewis, fueling a years-long gang war. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovis has the details.
Mark Spoonauer, Max Alexander: Good Day Today
We are just days away from Super Bowl Sunday, global editor-in-chief at Tom's Guide Mark Spoonauer is here to show us how to take your Super Bowl party to the next level. Plus, 8-year-old Max Alexander holds the Guinness Record as the youngest runway fashion designer in the world, already spending half of his life making clothes. Alexander and his fashion godmother Fern Mallis join us.
We are just days away from Super Bowl Sunday, global editor-in-chief at Tom's Guide Mark Spoonauer is here to show us how to take your Super Bowl party to the next level. Plus, 8-year-old Max Alexander holds the Guinness Record as the youngest runway fashion designer in the world, already spending half of his life making clothes. Alexander and his fashion godmother Fern Mallis join us.
Good Night New York full episode: 2-5-25
In this episode of Good Night New York, Ryan Kristafer sat down with the cast of the new Netflix movie "Kinda Pregnant". Plus, Madison Shamoun to talk about Tubi?s first original comedy "The Z-Suite".
In this episode of Good Night New York, Ryan Kristafer sat down with the cast of the new Netflix movie "Kinda Pregnant". Plus, Madison Shamoun to talk about Tubi?s first original comedy "The Z-Suite".
Adams details recent health scare, prompting questions
Mayor Adams told reporters that he had to undergo anesthesia for a colonoscopy but Public Advocate Jumaane Williams says he wasn't notified. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest.
Mayor Adams told reporters that he had to undergo anesthesia for a colonoscopy but Public Advocate Jumaane Williams says he wasn't notified. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest.
Police look for two men accused of stabbing a woman
Police say the two men approached the woman while she was taking out the trash before then going through her apartment. The investigation remains ongoing.
Police say the two men approached the woman while she was taking out the trash before then going through her apartment. The investigation remains ongoing.
Prosecutors probe if Burrow theft suspects targeted Mahomes, Kelce
Prosecutors are investigating whether Burrow theft suspects targeted Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce as well.
Prosecutors are investigating whether Burrow theft suspects targeted Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce as well.
'You can't sleep here,' UWS residents deal with construction noise
Residents say the noise has become unbearable but ConEd says they are in the process of replacing a gas main.
Residents say the noise has become unbearable but ConEd says they are in the process of replacing a gas main.
3 alarm fire in Harlem
Multiple FDNY crews are battling a three-alarm fire in Harlem in a multi-story building.
Multiple FDNY crews are battling a three-alarm fire in Harlem in a multi-story building.
LI chocolate shop trains adults with autism
A new chocolate shop on Long Island is doing more than just serving up sweet treats?it's changing lives. The Chocolate Lab in Port Washington trains adults with autism to become chocolatiers, giving them hands-on experience and the opportunity for employment. FOX 5's Jodi Goldberg has the story.
A new chocolate shop on Long Island is doing more than just serving up sweet treats?it's changing lives. The Chocolate Lab in Port Washington trains adults with autism to become chocolatiers, giving them hands-on experience and the opportunity for employment. FOX 5's Jodi Goldberg has the story.
Construction noise upsets UWS residents
Upper West Side residents are losing sleep over unbearable noise from steel plates covering construction sites on West 105th Street near Columbus Avenue. The plates, placed by Con Edison after daily work on a gas main replacement project, create a loud clanking sound whenever vehicles?especially large trucks and buses?drive over them. Con Ed says they are working as quickly as possible to complete the project and remove the plates. FOX 5?s Jessica Formoso reports live from the scene.
Upper West Side residents are losing sleep over unbearable noise from steel plates covering construction sites on West 105th Street near Columbus Avenue. The plates, placed by Con Edison after daily work on a gas main replacement project, create a loud clanking sound whenever vehicles?especially large trucks and buses?drive over them. Con Ed says they are working as quickly as possible to complete the project and remove the plates. FOX 5?s Jessica Formoso reports live from the scene.
Inside the 59 Brims Gang Brooklyn takedown
A yearlong investigation in Brooklyn led to the takedown of one of the borough's most ruthless gangs this week. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovis has the details.
A yearlong investigation in Brooklyn led to the takedown of one of the borough's most ruthless gangs this week. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovis has the details.
Latest in the FBI raid linked to Joe Burrow burglary
Two men arraigned Wednesday after a raid in New York City's Diamond District are accused of working with South American gangs to traffic luxury goods stolen from professional athletes, according to federal authorities. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en has the latest details.
Two men arraigned Wednesday after a raid in New York City's Diamond District are accused of working with South American gangs to traffic luxury goods stolen from professional athletes, according to federal authorities. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en has the latest details.
Adams under fire for secret medical absence
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing criticism after being absent from the public eye for nearly a week without explanation. His office initially said he underwent a colonoscopy, but later changed the timeline, revealing he was ordered to undergo additional tests, including an MRI and bloodwork. Now, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams is accusing Adams of violating the city charter by failing to notify him while under anesthesia. The mayor insists he did nothing wrong, but Williams says he may challenge Adams' executive order in court. FOX 5's Morgan McKay reports from City Hall with the latest.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing criticism after being absent from the public eye for nearly a week without explanation. His office initially said he underwent a colonoscopy, but later changed the timeline, revealing he was ordered to undergo additional tests, including an MRI and bloodwork. Now, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams is accusing Adams of violating the city charter by failing to notify him while under anesthesia. The mayor insists he did nothing wrong, but Williams says he may challenge Adams' executive order in court. FOX 5's Morgan McKay reports from City Hall with the latest.
NY News Update - Lawsuit against Nassau County militia plans, more response to Trump Gaza plans
In this NY News Update, we look at looming changes to the Department of Education, the White House refusing to rule out sending troops to Gaza, and lawmakers on Long Island filing a lawsuit to block the creation of an armed militia in Nassau County.
In this NY News Update, we look at looming changes to the Department of Education, the White House refusing to rule out sending troops to Gaza, and lawmakers on Long Island filing a lawsuit to block the creation of an armed militia in Nassau County.