Tower Of Heroes: Full 2026 FOX 5 Special
“Tower Of Heroes” shares the inspirational stories behind the annual Tunnel To Towers Tower Climb New York City, which will challenge more than a thousand climbers to scale 104 stories, 2,226 steps to the observatory at the top of One World Trade Center on Sunday, June 7. Each step taken during the climb is a reflection of the extraordinary support The Tunnel to Towers Foundation provides to catastrophically injured Veterans and first responders, Gold Star families, and families of fallen first responders for almost 25 years. This year, the special holds special meaning as it honors the 25th anniversary of September 11th.
“Tower Of Heroes” shares the inspirational stories behind the annual Tunnel To Towers Tower Climb New York City, which will challenge more than a thousand climbers to scale 104 stories, 2,226 steps to the observatory at the top of One World Trade Center on Sunday, June 7. Each step taken during the climb is a reflection of the extraordinary support The Tunnel to Towers Foundation provides to catastrophically injured Veterans and first responders, Gold Star families, and families of fallen first responders for almost 25 years. This year, the special holds special meaning as it honors the 25th anniversary of September 11th.
Program would prevent cosmetology students from accessing federal aid
FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has more.
FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has more.
NYC comptroller says '50% chance' AI will negatively impact economy
NYC Comptroller Mark Levine has released a report regarding the potential impact AI could have on the city's economy. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.
NYC Comptroller Mark Levine has released a report regarding the potential impact AI could have on the city's economy. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.
LaGuardia runway still closed due to sinkhole
Port Authority is estimating that the LaGuardia Airport runway affected by a sinkhole will reopen tomorrow, May 22. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the details.
Port Authority is estimating that the LaGuardia Airport runway affected by a sinkhole will reopen tomorrow, May 22. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the details.
Mamdani surveys flood damage in Queens
Mayor Zohran Mamdani checked in with some Queens residents after the neighborhood endured damage from the flash flooding. FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis is following the story.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani checked in with some Queens residents after the neighborhood endured damage from the flash flooding. FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis is following the story.
Tower Climb NYC honors 9/11 hero FDNY Captain Billy Burke’s legacy
Tower Climb NYC honors 9/11 hero FDNY Captain Billy Burke, whose sacrifice inside the North Tower continues to inspire families, firefighters and scholarship recipients. The annual climb sends runners 104 stories to the top of One World Observatory in tribute to fallen heroes and the legacy they left behind.
Tower Climb NYC honors 9/11 hero FDNY Captain Billy Burke, whose sacrifice inside the North Tower continues to inspire families, firefighters and scholarship recipients. The annual climb sends runners 104 stories to the top of One World Observatory in tribute to fallen heroes and the legacy they left behind.
Queens business owners say flooding happens every time it rains
Cleanup is underway across parts of New York City after heavy storms brought down trees, flooded streets and sent water rushing into businesses. In Forest Hills, shop owners say poor drainage causes flooding nearly every time it rains heavily, leaving them to pump out water and clean up damage again.
Cleanup is underway across parts of New York City after heavy storms brought down trees, flooded streets and sent water rushing into businesses. In Forest Hills, shop owners say poor drainage causes flooding nearly every time it rains heavily, leaving them to pump out water and clean up damage again.
This NASA telescope could discover things humans have never seen before
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is nearly ready for launch, and scientists say it could change how we understand the universe. Jack Marshall joined Newsroom Live from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center to explain how the telescope will help study dark energy, dark matter and distant planets while capturing massive panoramic images of deep space.
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is nearly ready for launch, and scientists say it could change how we understand the universe. Jack Marshall joined Newsroom Live from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center to explain how the telescope will help study dark energy, dark matter and distant planets while capturing massive panoramic images of deep space.
NYC residents can enter lottery for $50 World Cup tickets, with 1,000 available for New Yorkers
New York City residents will have a chance to buy $50 tickets to select World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium through a new lottery program announced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani said the city has secured 1,000 affordable World Cup tickets for New Yorkers. The tickets will be split across seven matches at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey: five group-stage matches and two knockout-round matches. Each ticket will cost $50. Mamdani joked that the price is about "five lattes in NYC."
New York City residents will have a chance to buy $50 tickets to select World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium through a new lottery program announced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani said the city has secured 1,000 affordable World Cup tickets for New Yorkers. The tickets will be split across seven matches at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey: five group-stage matches and two knockout-round matches. Each ticket will cost $50. Mamdani joked that the price is about "five lattes in NYC."
LaGuardia Airport sinkhole: Here's when the runway is expected to reopen
FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the latest regarding the runway sinkhole at LaGuardia Airport.
FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the latest regarding the runway sinkhole at LaGuardia Airport.
Good Day New York @ 9: May 21, 2026
Watch the full 9 a.m. hour of Good Day New York.
Watch the full 9 a.m. hour of Good Day New York.
Good Night New York full episode:May 20, 2026
Christal Young and Ryan Kristafer's edgy perspective on entertainment and lifestyle news.
Christal Young and Ryan Kristafer's edgy perspective on entertainment and lifestyle news.
Storms flood Queens streets as sinkhole swallows school bus in the Bronx
A school bus got stuck in a sinkhole in the Bronx, while parts of Queens cleaned up from flooding after strong storms moved through the city. Officials said one person suffered minor injuries in the bus incident, and no deaths or injuries were reported in connection with the Queens flooding.
A school bus got stuck in a sinkhole in the Bronx, while parts of Queens cleaned up from flooding after strong storms moved through the city. Officials said one person suffered minor injuries in the bus incident, and no deaths or injuries were reported in connection with the Queens flooding.
LaGuardia sinkhole sparks travel chaos before Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day travel is off to a rough start at LaGuardia Airport after a sinkhole opened near a runway, leading to hundreds of delays and cancellations. FOX 5’s Jessica Formoso reports from LaGuardia, where crews worked overnight on emergency repairs. Port Authority officials said the runway could reopen around noon, but travelers were told to keep checking their airline apps, call carriers and expect delays even after repairs are complete.
Memorial Day travel is off to a rough start at LaGuardia Airport after a sinkhole opened near a runway, leading to hundreds of delays and cancellations. FOX 5’s Jessica Formoso reports from LaGuardia, where crews worked overnight on emergency repairs. Port Authority officials said the runway could reopen around noon, but travelers were told to keep checking their airline apps, call carriers and expect delays even after repairs are complete.
Serving up Philly cheesesteaks in a Knicks shirt
Pat's King of Steaks owner Frank Olivieri, whose family invented the Philly cheesesteak, is serving said cheesesteaks up... in a Knicks shirt (otherwise known as a Philly Sucks shirt), and it's all because of a bet. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has more.
Pat's King of Steaks owner Frank Olivieri, whose family invented the Philly cheesesteak, is serving said cheesesteaks up... in a Knicks shirt (otherwise known as a Philly Sucks shirt), and it's all because of a bet. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has more.
Are NYC schools going too far with AI usage?
FOX 5 NY's Hayley Fixler explores the issue.
FOX 5 NY's Hayley Fixler explores the issue.
Exploring George Washington's New Jersey command center
New Jersey played a major part in the American Revolution. George Washington's command center was in Morristown. FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo got a look at Washington's Headquarters Museum.
New Jersey played a major part in the American Revolution. George Washington's command center was in Morristown. FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo got a look at Washington's Headquarters Museum.
Long Branch pop-up party at Pier Village leads to arrests, curfew
Long Branch Police made several arrests after a massive pop-up party led to chaos at Pier Village.
Long Branch Police made several arrests after a massive pop-up party led to chaos at Pier Village.
Hundreds of LaGuardia flights cancelled due to sinkhole
Emergency construction crews are working to repair a sinkhole near a runway at LaGuardia Airport. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en is following the story.
Emergency construction crews are working to repair a sinkhole near a runway at LaGuardia Airport. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en is following the story.
Sinkhole near LaGuardia runway
Workers are currently filling a sinkhole near a runway at LaGuardia Airport.
Workers are currently filling a sinkhole near a runway at LaGuardia Airport.