Passover observances begin in shadow of Gaza war
Passover observances began on Monday in homes all across the nation, but this year's ceremonies have been impacted by somber factors related to Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and the rise of antisemitic incidents elsewhere.
Passover observances began on Monday in homes all across the nation, but this year's ceremonies have been impacted by somber factors related to Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and the rise of antisemitic incidents elsewhere.
Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US college campuses
Dozens of people were arrested at NYU on Monday after defying a deadline to leave the area by campus authorities, as tensions over Israel's war with Hamas continue to grow on U.S. college campuses.
Dozens of people were arrested at NYU on Monday after defying a deadline to leave the area by campus authorities, as tensions over Israel's war with Hamas continue to grow on U.S. college campuses.
Somber backdrop to Passover observances
Passover is a major Jewish holiday, celebrated over seven or eight days each year. It commemorates the exodus of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as recounted in the Bible. To many Jews, it symbolizes freedom and the birth of a Jewish nation. This year, for many Jews, the holiday?s mood will be impacted by somber factors related to Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and the rise of antisemitic incidents elsewhere. Many Seder tables, in Israel and elsewhere, are expected to have empty seats, representing those killed or taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7, as well as soldiers unable to return home for Passover.
Passover is a major Jewish holiday, celebrated over seven or eight days each year. It commemorates the exodus of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as recounted in the Bible. To many Jews, it symbolizes freedom and the birth of a Jewish nation. This year, for many Jews, the holiday?s mood will be impacted by somber factors related to Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and the rise of antisemitic incidents elsewhere. Many Seder tables, in Israel and elsewhere, are expected to have empty seats, representing those killed or taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7, as well as soldiers unable to return home for Passover.
Rising costs causing NYC animal shelters to fill
After COVID-19, there were reports of people abandoning their pets when they had to return tot he office. But now, the driving force behind these surrenders appears to be a financial one. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the story.
After COVID-19, there were reports of people abandoning their pets when they had to return tot he office. But now, the driving force behind these surrenders appears to be a financial one. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the story.
Family living with mold, mice in NYCHA apartment
A family living in the Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City says they have been afraid to use their kitchen for almost a year because of ongoing issues that have not been fixed, including mold, bad smells, and vermin. FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green has the story.
A family living in the Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City says they have been afraid to use their kitchen for almost a year because of ongoing issues that have not been fixed, including mold, bad smells, and vermin. FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green has the story.
NYC religious leaders adjust Passover messages
Monday marks the beginning of Passover, one of the most important Jewish holidays. And while it traditionally is a time for celebration, this year has a much different tone because of the war in the Middle East. FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley looks at how religious leaders are adjusting their messages in this episode of Finding Faith.
Monday marks the beginning of Passover, one of the most important Jewish holidays. And while it traditionally is a time for celebration, this year has a much different tone because of the war in the Middle East. FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley looks at how religious leaders are adjusting their messages in this episode of Finding Faith.
Pro-Palestine protests at campuses nationwide
Columbia University has canceled in-person classes and police have arrested dozens of students at Yale University as tensions over the war in the Middle East continue to grow on U.S. college campuses. The moves at the Ivy League schools came hours before Monday evening's start of the Jewish holiday of Passover.
Columbia University has canceled in-person classes and police have arrested dozens of students at Yale University as tensions over the war in the Middle East continue to grow on U.S. college campuses. The moves at the Ivy League schools came hours before Monday evening's start of the Jewish holiday of Passover.
Donald Trump hush money trial gets underway
A prosecutor told jurors that Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 presidential election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public. The statement came Monday at the start of the former president?s historic hush money trial. A defense lawyer countered by saying Trump was innocent and by attacking the integrity of the onetime Trump confidant who?s now the government?s star witness. The opening statements offered the 12-person jury ? and the voting public ? a roadmap for viewing the allegations at the heart of the case and Trump?s expected defenses.
A prosecutor told jurors that Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 presidential election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public. The statement came Monday at the start of the former president?s historic hush money trial. A defense lawyer countered by saying Trump was innocent and by attacking the integrity of the onetime Trump confidant who?s now the government?s star witness. The opening statements offered the 12-person jury ? and the voting public ? a roadmap for viewing the allegations at the heart of the case and Trump?s expected defenses.
Columbia University cancels in-person classes
Tensions are rising at college campuses across the area over the Israel-Hamas war. FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers has the latest.
Tensions are rising at college campuses across the area over the Israel-Hamas war. FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers has the latest.
Columbia University protests: Demonstrators return
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators returned to Columbia University. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators returned to Columbia University. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest.
Columbia University latest
Tensions are building at Columbia University after pro-Palestinian demonstrators set up camp on school grounds. FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green has the latest.
Tensions are building at Columbia University after pro-Palestinian demonstrators set up camp on school grounds. FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green has the latest.
Persian Day Parade
The 20th annual Persian Day Parade took place down Madison Avenue in New York City. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross has the story.
The 20th annual Persian Day Parade took place down Madison Avenue in New York City. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross has the story.
NYPD: 3 hurt in fight on party boat in Brooklyn
Three people were hurt in a fight on a party boat in Brooklyn on Saturday, police said.
Three people were hurt in a fight on a party boat in Brooklyn on Saturday, police said.
Queens fatal shooting
Corona, Queens was rattled by gunfire in the early hours of the morning on Saturday. Police say they had no choice but to shoot a knife-wielding suspect. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini has the details.
Corona, Queens was rattled by gunfire in the early hours of the morning on Saturday. Police say they had no choice but to shoot a knife-wielding suspect. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini has the details.
Street Soldiers - Cowboy Culture Craze
We're seeing cowboy themes in popular shows, in fashion and in music, where Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter" album is doing more than getting people to dance, it's also raising awareness about black country artists and sending a strong message that country music is for everyone.
We're seeing cowboy themes in popular shows, in fashion and in music, where Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter" album is doing more than getting people to dance, it's also raising awareness about black country artists and sending a strong message that country music is for everyone.
New NYPD cannabis crackdown
New York City is planning a new crackdown on illegal marijuana shops. FOX 5 NY's Richard Gioacovas has more on the new plan that will give the NYPD more teeth when it comes to shutting down shops operating outside the law.
New York City is planning a new crackdown on illegal marijuana shops. FOX 5 NY's Richard Gioacovas has more on the new plan that will give the NYPD more teeth when it comes to shutting down shops operating outside the law.
74-year-old woman's Shih Tzu stolen in Brooklyn
A 74-year-old woman says her Shih Tzu was stolen from her home in East New York last month.
A 74-year-old woman says her Shih Tzu was stolen from her home in East New York last month.
74-year-old woman's Shih Tzu stolen in Brooklyn
A 74-year-old woman says her Shih Tzu was stolen fro her home in East New York last month.
A 74-year-old woman says her Shih Tzu was stolen fro her home in East New York last month.
The Women's history of the Brooklyn Bridge
May will mark 141 years since the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge. But the completion of the iconic New York City landmark would never have been possible without a woman named Emily Warren Roebling. Tashanea Whitlow brings us her story.
May will mark 141 years since the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge. But the completion of the iconic New York City landmark would never have been possible without a woman named Emily Warren Roebling. Tashanea Whitlow brings us her story.
Khaled Elgindy on prospect of Iran-Israel war
FOX 5 NY speaks with Khaled Elgindy of the Middle East Institute on his thoughts of the likelihood of a full-scale war breaking out between Israel and Iran.
FOX 5 NY speaks with Khaled Elgindy of the Middle East Institute on his thoughts of the likelihood of a full-scale war breaking out between Israel and Iran.