Arson investigation underway after LI brush fires
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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
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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
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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.

Aviation tools used to fight NJ wildfires
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Shooting kills Newark officer, injures another
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A Newark police officer was killed and another was critically injured in a shooting on Friday night.

Vigil held for Bronx woman found dead in Yonkers
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A vigil is being held in the Fordham Heights section of the Bronx for 26-year-old Pamela Alcantara, whose body was discovered inside a duffel bag near the Saw Mill River Parkway in Yonkers. Family, friends, and community members gathered outside her apartment building, where she was last seen alive. Fox 5?s Jessica Formoso reports live.

Northwell Health revamping hospital food
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When you think of hospital food, gourmet dining isn?t the first thing that comes to mind?but Northwell Health wants to change that. The healthcare system has partnered with Michelin-starred chefs, including Bruno Tison, to redefine hospital dining and bring restaurant-quality meals to patients. FOX 5's Jodi Goldberg takes us inside the kitchen, where patients are getting a first-class dining experience from the comfort of their hospital beds.

U.S. issues Spring Break travel warnings
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The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Turks and Caicos, urging travelers to exercise increased caution due to crime. This latest warning comes as spring break approaches, with many travelers heading to popular Caribbean and Latin American destinations. The advisory for Turks and Caicos is part of a broader list of travel warnings affecting hotspots like Mexico, the Bahamas, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Belize. Fox 5?s Meredith Gorman has the story.

Chronic absenteeism in NYC schools
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A new Manhattan Institute study reveals that chronic absenteeism in New York City public schools has reached alarming levels, with more than a third of students missing over 10% of school days in a single academic year. FOX 5?s Sharon Crowley takes a closer look at the issue and speaks with parents, students, and experts about the growing attendance crisis in NYC schools.

Gene Hackman's cause of death revealed
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New details have emerged regarding the deaths of legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy, after their bodies were found days apart in their New Mexico home. According to a medical examiner?s report, Hackman died from heart disease, with Alzheimer?s disease listed as a contributing factor. Betsy, 30 years younger than Hackman, had been his primary caregiver. She was found in the bathroom and had died a week earlier from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare but deadly disease linked to rodent droppings.