Landscaper helps struggling Harrison couple
A neighbor in Harrison, New York recently jumped into action to lend a helpful hand to an elderly couple in need. After learning a husband and wife were struggling to maintain their property, a landscaper took it upon himself to get the job done. FOX 5 NY?s Richard Giacovas has the story.
A neighbor in Harrison, New York recently jumped into action to lend a helpful hand to an elderly couple in need. After learning a husband and wife were struggling to maintain their property, a landscaper took it upon himself to get the job done. FOX 5 NY?s Richard Giacovas has the story.
Suffolk County storm cleanup continues
People living in Suffolk County are still cleaning up after catastrophic flooding last week. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a disaster emergency on Friday, but some are saying it should've been announced earlier so that residents could start applying for federal funds immediately. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross has more.
People living in Suffolk County are still cleaning up after catastrophic flooding last week. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a disaster emergency on Friday, but some are saying it should've been announced earlier so that residents could start applying for federal funds immediately. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross has more.
'New Teacher Week' kicks off
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks helped kick off a "New Teacher Week" at LaGuardia High School on Tuesday.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks helped kick off a "New Teacher Week" at LaGuardia High School on Tuesday.
NJ Transit fare holiday hit by more delays
NJ Transit Rail Service in and out of Penn Station is currently subject to half-hour delays, despite it being NJ Transit's fare holiday week, meant to alleviate frustrations commuters have faced from recent service disruptions. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the story.
NJ Transit Rail Service in and out of Penn Station is currently subject to half-hour delays, despite it being NJ Transit's fare holiday week, meant to alleviate frustrations commuters have faced from recent service disruptions. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the story.
Randy Mastro testifies in front of City Council
On Tuesday, Randy Mastro testified in front of the City Council as part of his confirmation hearing to be the city?s next top lawyer. Council members pressed Mastro on a variety of topics before a vote to confirm him in the coming weeks. FOX 5 NY?s Morgan McKay breaks down the details.
On Tuesday, Randy Mastro testified in front of the City Council as part of his confirmation hearing to be the city?s next top lawyer. Council members pressed Mastro on a variety of topics before a vote to confirm him in the coming weeks. FOX 5 NY?s Morgan McKay breaks down the details.
31 people displaced by Brooklyn 4-alarm fire
Nine people were injured, including 6 firefighters, after a fire tore out a row of houses in Brooklyn Monday night, the FDNY said. Now dozens of families are looking for a place to stay. FOX 5 NY?s Linda Schmidt has the details.
Nine people were injured, including 6 firefighters, after a fire tore out a row of houses in Brooklyn Monday night, the FDNY said. Now dozens of families are looking for a place to stay. FOX 5 NY?s Linda Schmidt has the details.
Feds file new indictment in Trump Jan. 6 case
Special counsel Jack Smith has filed a new indictment against Donald Trump that keeps the same criminal charges but narrows the allegations against him following a Supreme Court opinion conferring broad immunity on former presidents.
Special counsel Jack Smith has filed a new indictment against Donald Trump that keeps the same criminal charges but narrows the allegations against him following a Supreme Court opinion conferring broad immunity on former presidents.
Is NYC the noisiest city in the world?
It appears New York City is living up to the city that never sleeps. According to a new survey by the language-learning app Preply said that the Big Apple is the second-noisiest city in the world.
It appears New York City is living up to the city that never sleeps. According to a new survey by the language-learning app Preply said that the Big Apple is the second-noisiest city in the world.
9 injured in Brooklyn fire
Nine people were injured, including 6 firefighters, after a fire tore out a row of homes in Brooklyn Monday night, the FDNY said. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas has the details.
Nine people were injured, including 6 firefighters, after a fire tore out a row of homes in Brooklyn Monday night, the FDNY said. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas has the details.
Shark washes ashore at New York City beach
Footage captured by Zoe Berger shows the thresher shark stranded on the sand at Rockaway Beach in Queens.
Footage captured by Zoe Berger shows the thresher shark stranded on the sand at Rockaway Beach in Queens.
Brooklyn goldfish pond destroyed overnight
The Brooklyn community is working to revive the pond that was destroyed overnight. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest from nearby neighbors.
The Brooklyn community is working to revive the pond that was destroyed overnight. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest from nearby neighbors.
Trump threatens to pull out of Sept. debate
Former President Trump indicated he might pull out of the scheduled debate against Vice President Kamala Harris with ABC News on September 10 after watching the network's Sunday shows.
Former President Trump indicated he might pull out of the scheduled debate against Vice President Kamala Harris with ABC News on September 10 after watching the network's Sunday shows.
Mariah Carey says mother, sister died on the same day
Grammy-winning singer Mariah Carey said that her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Alison, both died on the same day over the weekend.
Grammy-winning singer Mariah Carey said that her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Alison, both died on the same day over the weekend.
What to do if you've been hacked
A hacking group claims to have stolen 2.7 billion records of personal information from Americans. Worried if your information was part of the breach? Here's how to check if your records are among the billions leaked online.
A hacking group claims to have stolen 2.7 billion records of personal information from Americans. Worried if your information was part of the breach? Here's how to check if your records are among the billions leaked online.
Lower East Side community fridge to close
For the second time in as many weeks, a community fridge in New York City is closing, as officials say the fridge and pantry are attracting too many rats.
For the second time in as many weeks, a community fridge in New York City is closing, as officials say the fridge and pantry are attracting too many rats.
SpaceX to host first civilian spacewalk
SpaceX's next mission will feature a huge and risky first, a civilian space walk. This comes after the announcement that two NASA astronauts stuck in space won't return to earth until February.
SpaceX's next mission will feature a huge and risky first, a civilian space walk. This comes after the announcement that two NASA astronauts stuck in space won't return to earth until February.
160-year-old tree to be cut down in Central Park
A 160-year-old tree needs to be cut down at Tavern on the Green in Central Park. FOX 5 NY?s Kendall Green has the story.
A 160-year-old tree needs to be cut down at Tavern on the Green in Central Park. FOX 5 NY?s Kendall Green has the story.
Lithium-ion batteries starting garbage truck fires
Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly ending up in the trash, creating dangerous dilemmas for trash collectors by exploding and causing fires. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross has the story.
Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly ending up in the trash, creating dangerous dilemmas for trash collectors by exploding and causing fires. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross has the story.
Pelosi criticizes Hochul for election performance
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized New York Governor Kathy Hochul, blaming the Democratic Party's underwhelming performance in 2022 in the state on her gubernatorial campaign. But is Hochul truly at fault, or is it the issues? FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay has the story.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized New York Governor Kathy Hochul, blaming the Democratic Party's underwhelming performance in 2022 in the state on her gubernatorial campaign. But is Hochul truly at fault, or is it the issues? FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay has the story.
MTA: Nearly half of bus riders not paying fare
According to a shocking new study, nearly half of bus riders in New York City are not paying their fares, up 30% from 2020. FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis looks at the steps the MTA is taking to deal with the problem.
According to a shocking new study, nearly half of bus riders in New York City are not paying their fares, up 30% from 2020. FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis looks at the steps the MTA is taking to deal with the problem.