NYC council grills absent mayor's office over pied-à-terre tax rollout
The Mamdani administration skipped a crucial City Hall oversight hearing regarding its controversial tax rollout, citing pending litigation. Council members expressed frustration on behalf of thousands of confused homeowners who faced strict deadlines to apply for exemptions after a chaotic public database release.
The Mamdani administration skipped a crucial City Hall oversight hearing regarding its controversial tax rollout, citing pending litigation. Council members expressed frustration on behalf of thousands of confused homeowners who faced strict deadlines to apply for exemptions after a chaotic public database release.
Kids' corn project chopped down on Upper East Side
A group of young children in New York City were devastated after their months-old sidewalk corn stalks were mysteriously chopped down and thrown in the trash. Police are investigating the incident, while local officials confirmed the tree bed garden was completely legal.
A group of young children in New York City were devastated after their months-old sidewalk corn stalks were mysteriously chopped down and thrown in the trash. Police are investigating the incident, while local officials confirmed the tree bed garden was completely legal.
States present opening arguments in Meta child safety trial
State prosecutors told a California jury during opening statements that Meta deliberately ignored internal research on youth addiction. Defense attorneys countered that the allegations rely on cherry-picked evidence and that Meta actively works to safeguard young users.
State prosecutors told a California jury during opening statements that Meta deliberately ignored internal research on youth addiction. Defense attorneys countered that the allegations rely on cherry-picked evidence and that Meta actively works to safeguard young users.
19 hospitalized following collision between FDNY truck and MTA bus in the Bronx
Nineteen people were hospitalized Tuesday after an FDNY truck and MTA bus collided at Southern Boulevard and Barretto Street in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx.
Nineteen people were hospitalized Tuesday after an FDNY truck and MTA bus collided at Southern Boulevard and Barretto Street in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx.
Pennsylvania authorities charge 14 in alleged fraternity drug trafficking ring
Pennsylvania authorities have charged 14 individuals—including current and former Penn State students as well as an attorney—in connection with an alleged two-year drug trafficking scheme dubbed "Operation Drugs Unlimited." Prosecutors allege that two fraternity members sourced cocaine from New York and Philadelphia, using pledges at the Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi houses to process and package the substances for campus distribution.
Pennsylvania authorities have charged 14 individuals—including current and former Penn State students as well as an attorney—in connection with an alleged two-year drug trafficking scheme dubbed "Operation Drugs Unlimited." Prosecutors allege that two fraternity members sourced cocaine from New York and Philadelphia, using pledges at the Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi houses to process and package the substances for campus distribution.
Gen Z adopts 'polyester' as new slang term to call out fake and low-quality content
Gen Z has turned "polyester"—traditionally a fast-fashion synthetic fabric—into their latest slang term to critique cheap, fake or low-effort content and inauthenticity online. Originating in video-editing communities to describe low-quality edits, the term has broadened on platforms like TikTok to push back against polished influencer culture in favor of genuine authenticity.
Gen Z has turned "polyester"—traditionally a fast-fashion synthetic fabric—into their latest slang term to critique cheap, fake or low-effort content and inauthenticity online. Originating in video-editing communities to describe low-quality edits, the term has broadened on platforms like TikTok to push back against polished influencer culture in favor of genuine authenticity.
Did congestion pricing push pollution into the South Bronx?
Congestion pricing was supposed to help improve New York's air quality, but a report says there's been little change so far. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt reports.
Congestion pricing was supposed to help improve New York's air quality, but a report says there's been little change so far. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt reports.
Woman stabbed to death in Brooklyn park
Police are looking for a suspect after a woman was fatally stabbed at park in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, early Tuesday morning.
Police are looking for a suspect after a woman was fatally stabbed at park in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, early Tuesday morning.
New police report reveals details in Hayden Panettiere death investigation
Hayden Panettiere’s preliminary autopsy results were released on Monday and found no signs of trauma contributed to her death. FOX 5 NY's Dan Bowens has the latest details on Newsroom Live.
Hayden Panettiere’s preliminary autopsy results were released on Monday and found no signs of trauma contributed to her death. FOX 5 NY's Dan Bowens has the latest details on Newsroom Live.
NYPD veteran breaks down Penn State cocaine trafficking case
Former NYPD Sgt. Greg Sanfillipo discusses the investigation in Pennsylvania and how organized drug enterprises could be targeting other college campuses.
Former NYPD Sgt. Greg Sanfillipo discusses the investigation in Pennsylvania and how organized drug enterprises could be targeting other college campuses.
Good Day New York @ 9: August 18, 2026
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FULL: Authorities update on Penn State drug trafficking investigation
Authorities in Pennsylvania provide an update on the Penn State drug trafficking investigation.
Authorities in Pennsylvania provide an update on the Penn State drug trafficking investigation.
NYC Council expected to grill officials over pied-à-terre rollout
The City Council will hold an oversight hearing on the pied-à-terre tax rollout, but no one from the mayor's administration will be there. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso reports.
The City Council will hold an oversight hearing on the pied-à-terre tax rollout, but no one from the mayor's administration will be there. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso reports.
Rare 1920s plane returns to Long Island for historic restoration
The 1920 Curtiss Oriole, originally built on Long Island, is back where it belongs as a team tries to rebuild the rare aircraft. It's one of only four known to exist. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg reports.
The 1920 Curtiss Oriole, originally built on Long Island, is back where it belongs as a team tries to rebuild the rare aircraft. It's one of only four known to exist. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg reports.
Vintage furniture stores are booming while traditional retailers suffer
As high mortgage rates and a stagnant housing market slow down traditional furniture retail sales across the country, vintage and resale shops are experiencing a boom.
As high mortgage rates and a stagnant housing market slow down traditional furniture retail sales across the country, vintage and resale shops are experiencing a boom.
Proposed 15.5% property tax hike in Jersey City sparks community backlash
Jersey City residents gathered outside City Hall to protest a newly approved 15.5% property tax increase, arguing the massive spike will price the working class out of their own neighborhoods.
Jersey City residents gathered outside City Hall to protest a newly approved 15.5% property tax increase, arguing the massive spike will price the working class out of their own neighborhoods.
Luigi Mangione’s murder trial is paused; leaders decry graffiti at NY mosque
The FOX 5 N.Y. news team has your latest top headlines from the 6 p.m. Monday show.
The FOX 5 N.Y. news team has your latest top headlines from the 6 p.m. Monday show.
First responders suspect overdose in death of Hayden Panettiere
First responders suspect actress Hayden Panettiere may have suffered an overdose after arriving at her South Carolina apartment, where Narcan was reportedly located. An initial autopsy revealed no signs of trauma or foul play, and authorities are awaiting official toxicology results to determine her cause of death.
First responders suspect actress Hayden Panettiere may have suffered an overdose after arriving at her South Carolina apartment, where Narcan was reportedly located. An initial autopsy revealed no signs of trauma or foul play, and authorities are awaiting official toxicology results to determine her cause of death.
Luigi Mangione’s state murder case put on hold as defense seeks full dismissal
According to court documents, a defense motion to dismiss state charges has delayed local proceedings against murder suspect Luigi Mangione.
According to court documents, a defense motion to dismiss state charges has delayed local proceedings against murder suspect Luigi Mangione.
Amtrak completes East River Tunnel Project: What it means
More than a year after it closed for major repairs, Amtrak is celebrating the reopening of a century-old tunnel that was badly damaged during Hurricane Sandy. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en has the story.
More than a year after it closed for major repairs, Amtrak is celebrating the reopening of a century-old tunnel that was badly damaged during Hurricane Sandy. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en has the story.