Two killed inside East Harlem senior home; deadly Queens stabbing | TOP STORIES
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Police are investigating a double homicide inside an East Harlem senior living residence on Second Avenue after 66-year-old Elias Severino Tatis and his 55-year-old home health aide, Elsa Espinal, were found fatally shot in the head, prompting grieving families to question building security. In Queens, detectives are searching for a suspect after a woman was found fatally stabbed inside a Murray Hill apartment building on 164th Street. Other top stories include a community anti-bullying rally in the Bronx following the death of a 15-year-old student, the overnight arrival of the 2026 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in Manhattan, and an emotional reunion on Long Island where a missing dog named Coco was returned to his family after 17 months away.

Growing concern over meeting NYC's power needs | Tomorrow's headlines tonight
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Climate and environmental journalist for New York Focus Colin Kinniburgh shares details on his latest story concerning the city's mounting power needs, and how the power grid could start to experience systemic shortfalls in the future.

Politics Unusual: Strategists, NJ mayor break down midterm elections
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In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with Democratic strategist Amit Singh Bagga and Republican strategist Rusat Ramgopal about what's next for both parties after the midterm elections. Also, a conversation with Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh about the impact the blue wave might have on New Jersey.

EXCLUSIVE: Family reunited with dog missing for over a year
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Coco the dog has been reunited with his family after been missing for over a year. FOX 5 NY's Kelly Kennedy has the exclusive.

Meghan Markle's estranged father Thomas Markle arrested on federal child abuse charges
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Thomas Markle Sr., the estranged father of Meghan Markle, has been arrested in Florida on a federal complaint charging him with possessing child sexual abuse material. Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles say agents seized dozens of items from California storage units linked to the 82-year-old.

'We got to make moves': Trump on replacing his chief of staff
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President Donald Trump speaks to press about his decision to replace his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, with his current Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller.

Trump replaces Chief of Staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller
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President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he is replacing his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, with his Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the latest.

Street Soldiers: Feeding Newark
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In New Jersey's largest city, thousands of families struggle daily just to put food on the table. In a special episode of Street Soldiers, FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers is on location in Newark, taking a closer look at the food crisis and what's being done to help residents in need.

No big studio. No big budget. No problem. Independent filmmaker Wilfred La Salle
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No big studio. No big budget. No problem. Independent filmmaker Wilfred La Salle is breaking Hollywood barriers – turning zero-dollar budgets into award-winning films. How he’s making movie magic, and tackling tough topics, on this episode of Passion & Faith. 

East Harlem double homicide investigation after 2 people found fatally shot
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The NYPD is trying to figure out what happened before officers responding to a 911 call about an assault found a 55-year-old woman and 66-year-old man with gunshot wounds to the head.  FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini reports. 

AI data center protesters rally outside Sen. Chuck Schumer's home in Brooklyn
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Demonstrators gathered outside Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s home in Park Slope to protest proposed federal legislation on AI data centers. Activists are calling on Schumer to halt an upcoming permitting bill that would streamline the process for tech companies building AI data facilities. FOX 5 NY's Frances Wang reports. 

GOP fractures over Hegseth, Iran after Democrats flip Congress in midterm surge
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Republican fallout and internal debate intensify after Democrats secured a whopping House majority and took control of the Senate. Finger-pointing inside the GOP centers on rising consumer prices, the war in Iran, candidate quality, and looming leadership battles. Meanwhile, outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) is moving forward with an impeachment resolution targeting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who remains defiant. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses breaks it down on Newsroom Live. 

Midterm election fallout: Democrats flip Congress, Hegseth resignation calls grow
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Republicans face intense fallout and internal finger-pointing after Democrats flipped more than 40 seats to regain control of the House of Representatives. Meanwhile, as Democrats secure at least 253 House seats—including Cait Conley defeating incumbent Mike Lawler in New York’s 17th District—tight Senate races continue to unfold in deep-red Mississippi and Alaska. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses reports. 

Fatal Brooklyn house fire raises questions over safety complaints, lithium batteries
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Six people have died following a fast-moving, two-story house fire on 58th Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. NYC Department of Buildings records show prior complaints against the home for unpermitted construction and an illegal basement apartment. Fire investigators also pulled an e-bike and e-scooter from the rubble; while lithium-ion batteries were present, officials note the official cause remains under investigation. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the latest.