What is 'spaving'?
Summer sale season is in full-swing. If you've been taken advantage of those BOGO deals or paying to get free shipping you're actually doing something called "spaving". FOX 5 NY's Jennifer Williams shows us you may think you're saving, but in reality that isn't the case.
Summer sale season is in full-swing. If you've been taken advantage of those BOGO deals or paying to get free shipping you're actually doing something called "spaving". FOX 5 NY's Jennifer Williams shows us you may think you're saving, but in reality that isn't the case.
Cracking coffee trend
There is a viral coffee trend waiting to cool you off. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas tries the latest trend, cracking coffee.
There is a viral coffee trend waiting to cool you off. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas tries the latest trend, cracking coffee.
FOX 5 News Update: 11 firefighters injured in Queens fire
In this FOX 5 NY Weekend News Update, we cover a five-alarm fire in Queens and an NYPD sergeant being released from the hospital after being shot.
In this FOX 5 NY Weekend News Update, we cover a five-alarm fire in Queens and an NYPD sergeant being released from the hospital after being shot.
Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat festival in Queens
Despite the blistering heat, thousands competed in the annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat festival in Queens. The event, which welcomes people of all backgrounds honors Chinese culture and tradition as competitors race in dragon boats. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross has the story.
Despite the blistering heat, thousands competed in the annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat festival in Queens. The event, which welcomes people of all backgrounds honors Chinese culture and tradition as competitors race in dragon boats. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross has the story.
NYC outdoor dining deadline
Street-side dining sheds transformed New York City's restaurant scene, but many of them are expected to be taken down now. The city put out new rules around the structures and Saturday was the last day for businesses to apply for a permit. Those who do not comply will face fines. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas discovered people had mixed feelings about the new policy.
Street-side dining sheds transformed New York City's restaurant scene, but many of them are expected to be taken down now. The city put out new rules around the structures and Saturday was the last day for businesses to apply for a permit. Those who do not comply will face fines. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas discovered people had mixed feelings about the new policy.
11 firefighters injured in Queens fire
14 people including 11 firefighters are injured after a five-alarm fire broke out in Queens on Saturday afternoon.
14 people including 11 firefighters are injured after a five-alarm fire broke out in Queens on Saturday afternoon.
NYPD officer out of hospital after being shot
SGT. Carl Johnson underwent an emergency procedure after being shot Thursday afternoon. FOX 5 Duarte Geraldino was live when the officer was released.
SGT. Carl Johnson underwent an emergency procedure after being shot Thursday afternoon. FOX 5 Duarte Geraldino was live when the officer was released.
MTA worker charged for falsely reported crime
The NYPD says an MTA worker falsely reported an incident claiming that he had been slashed.
The NYPD says an MTA worker falsely reported an incident claiming that he had been slashed.
Trump and Harris at odds over presidential debate
The Harris campaign is pushing for a debate to take place on ABC News but Trump says the ABC debate has been "terminated."
The Harris campaign is pushing for a debate to take place on ABC News but Trump says the ABC debate has been "terminated."
Fmr. President Carter says he wants to vote in 2024
Carter's family says he wants to vote for Kamala Harris and says he won't miss an election.
Carter's family says he wants to vote for Kamala Harris and says he won't miss an election.
9/11 plotters could face death penalty
Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin decided to override the plea deal in a last minute decision to dismiss the prosecutor overseeing the case.
Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin decided to override the plea deal in a last minute decision to dismiss the prosecutor overseeing the case.
Last call for outdoor dining in NYC
The city says the deadline is here for outdoor dining sheds and sidewalk structures or else they will be taken down. FOX 5's Richard Giacovis has the latest from the dining scene.
The city says the deadline is here for outdoor dining sheds and sidewalk structures or else they will be taken down. FOX 5's Richard Giacovis has the latest from the dining scene.
FOX 5 Weekend Update: Aug. 3
From the exclusive NYPD takedown of 'some of the worst' Bronx gangs to their raid of drugs and guns on Randall's Island.
From the exclusive NYPD takedown of 'some of the worst' Bronx gangs to their raid of drugs and guns on Randall's Island.
'Pink cocaine' is colorful new designer drug - STREET SOLDIERS
It has a bright pink color like candy, but there's nothing sweet about the new mystery powder that's in the spotlight thanks to a mention in a Diddy court document. 'Pink cocaine' or 'Tusi' is a designer club drug marketed as cocaine, but experts say that the powder has a small amount of cocaine and sometimes none at all, and it does have a potentially lethal cocktail of other drugs and substances that could make users sick, or even kill them.
It has a bright pink color like candy, but there's nothing sweet about the new mystery powder that's in the spotlight thanks to a mention in a Diddy court document. 'Pink cocaine' or 'Tusi' is a designer club drug marketed as cocaine, but experts say that the powder has a small amount of cocaine and sometimes none at all, and it does have a potentially lethal cocktail of other drugs and substances that could make users sick, or even kill them.
Justice Department sues TikTok
The Justice Department sued TikTok on Friday, accusing the company of violating children?s online privacy law and running afoul of a settlement it had reached with another federal agency. The complaint, filed together with the Federal Trade Commission in a California federal court, comes as the U.S. and the prominent social media company are embroiled in yet another legal battle that will determine if TikTok will continue to operate in the country.
The Justice Department sued TikTok on Friday, accusing the company of violating children?s online privacy law and running afoul of a settlement it had reached with another federal agency. The complaint, filed together with the Federal Trade Commission in a California federal court, comes as the U.S. and the prominent social media company are embroiled in yet another legal battle that will determine if TikTok will continue to operate in the country.
9/11 plea deal revoked
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has overridden a plea agreement reached earlier this week for the accused mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and two other defendants, reinstating them as death penalty cases.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has overridden a plea agreement reached earlier this week for the accused mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and two other defendants, reinstating them as death penalty cases.
Man falls into open cellar door in the Bronx
A 73-year-old man has been hospitalized after falling into a open cellar door in the Bronx on Friday.
A 73-year-old man has been hospitalized after falling into a open cellar door in the Bronx on Friday.
Biden targets airline fees for family seating
Flying as a family can get really expensive quick. But a new proposal by the Biden Administration is aiming to cut down some costs by banning airlines from charging parents more money to sit with their young kids.
Flying as a family can get really expensive quick. But a new proposal by the Biden Administration is aiming to cut down some costs by banning airlines from charging parents more money to sit with their young kids.
Hidden cameras used by Scarsdale burglars: Police
Police in Scarsdale are warning residents that their homes are being targeted by burglars using hidden cameras to help see when the homeowners come and go and when to break in.
Police in Scarsdale are warning residents that their homes are being targeted by burglars using hidden cameras to help see when the homeowners come and go and when to break in.
Judge suspends Justin Timberlake's license
A New York judge has suspended Justin Timberlake?s driver?s license over his DWI arrest in June. Timberlake pleaded not guilty Friday at a virtual court appearance on Long Island.
A New York judge has suspended Justin Timberlake?s driver?s license over his DWI arrest in June. Timberlake pleaded not guilty Friday at a virtual court appearance on Long Island.