Chronic absenteeism in Yonkers schools
More school districts are reporting students missing at least 10% of school days. One district that is really struggling with chronic absenteeism is Yonkers. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas takes a look at what might be fueling these numbers.
More school districts are reporting students missing at least 10% of school days. One district that is really struggling with chronic absenteeism is Yonkers. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas takes a look at what might be fueling these numbers.
Mayor Adams responds to claims about budget cuts
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is responding to claims from the City Council that there is an extra $6B in funding available to restore cuts made to services like libraries, education, childcare and other city services.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is responding to claims from the City Council that there is an extra $6B in funding available to restore cuts made to services like libraries, education, childcare and other city services.
8 Migrant squatters arrested at Bronx home
Police arrested several suspected migrant squatters inside of an apartment in the Bronx. The men were found with guns and drugs inside the home. FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis has the story.
Police arrested several suspected migrant squatters inside of an apartment in the Bronx. The men were found with guns and drugs inside the home. FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis has the story.
Court appearance for suspects in Times Square brawl
Some of the migrants accused of assaulting two NYPD officers in Times Square were back in court on Tuesday. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross has the details.
Some of the migrants accused of assaulting two NYPD officers in Times Square were back in court on Tuesday. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross has the details.
Stevie J on Sean 'Diddy' Combs investigation
Hip-hop producer Stevie J, a close friend of Sean "Diddy" Combs, spoke directly to FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers about the allegations and investigations into Combs and the recent federal raid on Combs' properties.
Hip-hop producer Stevie J, a close friend of Sean "Diddy" Combs, spoke directly to FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers about the allegations and investigations into Combs and the recent federal raid on Combs' properties.
Search for suspect in deadly shooting at Bronx bodega
Police released a photo of the suspect wanted for the deadly shooting of a 29-year-old man at a Bronx bodega. They say the suspect was trying to rob another man when there was a struggle for the gun and it shot off hitting the victim in the thigh. FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green has the latest.
Police released a photo of the suspect wanted for the deadly shooting of a 29-year-old man at a Bronx bodega. They say the suspect was trying to rob another man when there was a struggle for the gun and it shot off hitting the victim in the thigh. FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green has the latest.
Deadly Bronx bodega shooting
The NYPD is searching for the suspect involved in a deadly shooting at a Bronx bodega over the weekend.
The NYPD is searching for the suspect involved in a deadly shooting at a Bronx bodega over the weekend.
Sting brings new dance show to NYC
Sting is headed to a theater near you, or at least his music is! A new show, set to open at the New York City Center later this month will be set to 27 of the music icon's songs. FOX 5 NY's Chris Welch spoke to Sting about this exciting new project.
Sting is headed to a theater near you, or at least his music is! A new show, set to open at the New York City Center later this month will be set to 27 of the music icon's songs. FOX 5 NY's Chris Welch spoke to Sting about this exciting new project.
Suspects indicted in death of Jonathan Diller
The two suspects charged in?connection to last week's death of?NYPD officer Jonathan Diller were indicted in the case.
The two suspects charged in?connection to last week's death of?NYPD officer Jonathan Diller were indicted in the case.
How much will it rain this week in NYC?
FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the forecast for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the forecast for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
NYPD investigates Central Park unprovoked attacks
Michael Stuhlbarg was the victim of a random attack in Central Park after being hit in the head with a rock. Then, just hours later, another unprovoked attack on the other side of the park after a woman was hit with a hammer. FOX 5 NY?s Briella Tomassetti has the latest.
Michael Stuhlbarg was the victim of a random attack in Central Park after being hit in the head with a rock. Then, just hours later, another unprovoked attack on the other side of the park after a woman was hit with a hammer. FOX 5 NY?s Briella Tomassetti has the latest.
NYC delivery workers get minimum wage increase
New York City has set the minimum wage for app-based restaurant delivery workers to at least $19.56 before tips. What will that mean for you, the next time you want delivery? FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross takes a look.
New York City has set the minimum wage for app-based restaurant delivery workers to at least $19.56 before tips. What will that mean for you, the next time you want delivery? FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross takes a look.
NY may repeal adultery law
It's a little known law on the books in the Empire State... it's illegal to cheat on your spouse. But, as FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas shows us, that could be about to change.
It's a little known law on the books in the Empire State... it's illegal to cheat on your spouse. But, as FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas shows us, that could be about to change.
Grace period for NYC trash enforcement is over
It's time fr the fines to start for businesses that don't put their garbage out in bins as New York City continues its war on trash and rodents.
It's time fr the fines to start for businesses that don't put their garbage out in bins as New York City continues its war on trash and rodents.
'Boardwalk Empire' actor attacked in Central Park
Michael Stuhlbarg, the actor who portrayed gangster Arnold Rothstein in ?Boardwalk Empire,? was the victim of a seemingly random attack with a rock in Central Park on Sunday.
Michael Stuhlbarg, the actor who portrayed gangster Arnold Rothstein in ?Boardwalk Empire,? was the victim of a seemingly random attack with a rock in Central Park on Sunday.
Suspects indicted in killing of NYPD officer
The suspects in the fatal shooting of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller were indicted on Monday. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross has the story.
The suspects in the fatal shooting of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller were indicted on Monday. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross has the story.
How autism can impacts girls and women
April is Autism Awareness Month, and FOX 5 NY is committed to sharing the stories of those on the spectrum. Often, when people think of autism, they think of boys or young men, but girls are impacted too. Dan Bowens takes a closer look at the numbers and one organization in our area that's helping girls on the spectrum reach their greatest potential.
April is Autism Awareness Month, and FOX 5 NY is committed to sharing the stories of those on the spectrum. Often, when people think of autism, they think of boys or young men, but girls are impacted too. Dan Bowens takes a closer look at the numbers and one organization in our area that's helping girls on the spectrum reach their greatest potential.
LI parents in court for child drug overdose death
A Long Island couple has been indicted in connection with the overdose death of their 14-month-old son. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has the details on the new charges they're facing.
A Long Island couple has been indicted in connection with the overdose death of their 14-month-old son. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has the details on the new charges they're facing.
NYC cabbie writes books about passengers
Taxi drivers meet all sorts of people in New York City, and often times, they become a part of some unique conversations. One cabbie took those totiries nad put them on paper, writing books! FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross brings us his story.
Taxi drivers meet all sorts of people in New York City, and often times, they become a part of some unique conversations. One cabbie took those totiries nad put them on paper, writing books! FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross brings us his story.
Former federal prosecutor on Diddy investigation
A former top federal prosecutor says that Sean 'Diddy' Combs could be looking at a RICO sex trafficking case, and that the case could be further along than people think. FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers has the story.
A former top federal prosecutor says that Sean 'Diddy' Combs could be looking at a RICO sex trafficking case, and that the case could be further along than people think. FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers has the story.