NJ wildfire status update: Firefighters make progress
Firefighters in New Jersey made "substantial progress" on at least five major wildfires burning across the state, threatening structures and disrupting local communities. FOX 5 's Stephanie Bertini has the latest.
Firefighters in New Jersey made "substantial progress" on at least five major wildfires burning across the state, threatening structures and disrupting local communities. FOX 5 's Stephanie Bertini has the latest.
Rye High girls? soccer team chases another state title
The Rye High School Varsity Girls? Soccer team (18-2-1) is proving that success is not just about skill but about the strength of the team?s connection. FOX 5's Jennifer Williams has the story.
The Rye High School Varsity Girls? Soccer team (18-2-1) is proving that success is not just about skill but about the strength of the team?s connection. FOX 5's Jennifer Williams has the story.
Upper West Side shooting arrest, subway surfing: FOX 5 Weekend Update
Tune in to live news and weather from the FOX 5 weekend team.
Tune in to live news and weather from the FOX 5 weekend team.
Post-election subway ?Therapy Wall?
The 2024 presidential election has stirred strong emotions, and New Yorkers are finding relief on the "Subway Therapy" wall in Greenwich Village. This interactive project, created by artist Matthew Chavez, invites subway riders to write down their thoughts on Post-It notes, providing a public platform for personal expression. FOX 5's Sharon Crowley has the story.
The 2024 presidential election has stirred strong emotions, and New Yorkers are finding relief on the "Subway Therapy" wall in Greenwich Village. This interactive project, created by artist Matthew Chavez, invites subway riders to write down their thoughts on Post-It notes, providing a public platform for personal expression. FOX 5's Sharon Crowley has the story.
Racist election text messages spark anger
A series of racist text messages targeting Black Americans nationwide has sparked an FBI and Justice Department investigation. The hateful messages, referencing slavery and plantations, were received shortly after the election and have been traced back to an overseas VPN. FOX 5's Michelle Ross has the story.
A series of racist text messages targeting Black Americans nationwide has sparked an FBI and Justice Department investigation. The hateful messages, referencing slavery and plantations, were received shortly after the election and have been traced back to an overseas VPN. FOX 5's Michelle Ross has the story.
Brush fire breaks out inside Prospect Park
Firefighters responded to a brush fire in Prospect Park on Friday evening, the FDNY said.
Firefighters responded to a brush fire in Prospect Park on Friday evening, the FDNY said.
Rye Girls' Soccer eyes second state title
The Rye High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team is making waves with back-to-back Section 1 Class A titles, a top-25 national ranking, and a shot at another state championship. Beyond skill, it?s the unique bond between players that has propelled this team forward. FOX 5?s Jennifer Williams has the story.
The Rye High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team is making waves with back-to-back Section 1 Class A titles, a top-25 national ranking, and a shot at another state championship. Beyond skill, it?s the unique bond between players that has propelled this team forward. FOX 5?s Jennifer Williams has the story.
Subway surfing survivor urges teens not to do it
After suffering a traumatic brain injury while subway surfing, 17-year-old Terrell Ismail is sharing his story to discourage other teens from attempting the deadly stunt. FOX 5's Richard Giacovas has the story.
After suffering a traumatic brain injury while subway surfing, 17-year-old Terrell Ismail is sharing his story to discourage other teens from attempting the deadly stunt. FOX 5's Richard Giacovas has the story.
Man charged in alleged staged crash caught on video
A Brooklyn man, Maikel Martinez, faces multiple charges after dashcam footage allegedly captured him staging a crash on the Belt Parkway in Queens.
A Brooklyn man, Maikel Martinez, faces multiple charges after dashcam footage allegedly captured him staging a crash on the Belt Parkway in Queens.
Cop cars vandalized in LI street racing chaos
Long Island police are intensifying efforts against illegal street racing after a weekend of chaotic car "takeovers" in Suffolk County. New video shows suspects slashing police tires and recklessly racing through local streets. Two suspects have been arrested, and Suffolk County has launched a specialized task force to prevent future incidents.
Long Island police are intensifying efforts against illegal street racing after a weekend of chaotic car "takeovers" in Suffolk County. New video shows suspects slashing police tires and recklessly racing through local streets. Two suspects have been arrested, and Suffolk County has launched a specialized task force to prevent future incidents.
Is New York turning purple?
President-elect Trump saw significant gains in nearly every New York City neighborhood on Election night, and while Kamala Harris still won the state, could New York be facing a red wave in future elections?
President-elect Trump saw significant gains in nearly every New York City neighborhood on Election night, and while Kamala Harris still won the state, could New York be facing a red wave in future elections?
Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam
Dutch authorities say Israeli fans were assaulted after a soccer game in Amsterdam by hordes of young people apparently riled up by calls on social media to target Jewish people. Five people were treated at hospitals and dozens were arrested after the attacks, which were condemned as antisemitic by authorities in Amsterdam, Israel and across Europe.
Dutch authorities say Israeli fans were assaulted after a soccer game in Amsterdam by hordes of young people apparently riled up by calls on social media to target Jewish people. Five people were treated at hospitals and dozens were arrested after the attacks, which were condemned as antisemitic by authorities in Amsterdam, Israel and across Europe.
Suspect arrested after UWS shooting
Police say they have arrested 42-year-old Eduardo Diaz of Queens, the man accused of shooting his former boss in broad daylight on the Upper West Side. FOX 5's Duarte Geraldino has the story.
Police say they have arrested 42-year-old Eduardo Diaz of Queens, the man accused of shooting his former boss in broad daylight on the Upper West Side. FOX 5's Duarte Geraldino has the story.
Emotional testimony on Day 4 of Daniel Penny trial
On the fourth day of testimony in the manslaughter trial of former Marine Daniel Penny, witnesses game emotional testimony regarding their feelings in the moments before Penny allegedly placed Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold on a uptown F train in 2023.
On the fourth day of testimony in the manslaughter trial of former Marine Daniel Penny, witnesses game emotional testimony regarding their feelings in the moments before Penny allegedly placed Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold on a uptown F train in 2023.
Wildfire sends smoke from NJ to NYC
A large brush fire near New Jersey?s Palisades Interstate Parkway sent thick smoke across the Hudson River into parts of New York City and Westchester. FOX 5's Meredith Gorman has the story.
A large brush fire near New Jersey?s Palisades Interstate Parkway sent thick smoke across the Hudson River into parts of New York City and Westchester. FOX 5's Meredith Gorman has the story.
That Was the News Then: Episode 9
Plastic surgery becomes popular. The first female warden of a men?s prison. Peace talks in the Middle East. Giving back during the holidays -- This is what New Yorkers were watching on the news in November 1978.
Plastic surgery becomes popular. The first female warden of a men?s prison. Peace talks in the Middle East. Giving back during the holidays -- This is what New Yorkers were watching on the news in November 1978.
NY News Update: Wildfires burn in NJ, car explodes in Queens
On this NY News Update, we take a look at some of the biggest stories of Friday, including the gunman in a shooting on the Upper West Side getting arrested, a car exploding in Queens and the ongoing wildfires in New Jersey.
On this NY News Update, we take a look at some of the biggest stories of Friday, including the gunman in a shooting on the Upper West Side getting arrested, a car exploding in Queens and the ongoing wildfires in New Jersey.
Random car exposition in Queens
People nearby reported hearing a loud boom sound nearby before the car lit into flames. FOX 5's Meredith Gorman has the story.
People nearby reported hearing a loud boom sound nearby before the car lit into flames. FOX 5's Meredith Gorman has the story.
Brush fire near Palisades Interstate Parkway
Firefighters in New Jersey were stretched even thinner on Friday morning when another wildfire broke out in the state's bone-dry conditions.
Firefighters in New Jersey were stretched even thinner on Friday morning when another wildfire broke out in the state's bone-dry conditions.
Mahwah, NJ police save driver after fiery crash
A man who crashed into a tractor-trailer on the shoulder of I-287 in Mahwah, NJ, owes his life to two police officers who rushed to the scene and pulled him out of his SUV.
A man who crashed into a tractor-trailer on the shoulder of I-287 in Mahwah, NJ, owes his life to two police officers who rushed to the scene and pulled him out of his SUV.



















