CDC director declares racism a ‘serious public health threat’ impacting millions of Americans
On Thursday, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, declared racism a “serious public health threat."
Asian American experiences seen through the lens of children's books
Asian American Pacific Islander history is American history. And one way for all Americans to learn about each other's cultures is through reading.
How South Asians are redefining the American dream
South Asian Americans living in New York and across the country walk the fine line between assimilation and maintaining ancestral cultural identity.
Harlem's Alibi Lounge stays open; owner, landlord reach deal
Alibi owner Alexi Minko needed to come up with about $15,000 by April. And he did it. He credited the generosity of donors and his landlord.
Omayra Andino becomes first woman, person of color to be Tuckahoe mayor
Omayra Andino was sworn in this week as the first female, Black, and Hispanic mayor of the village.
George Floyd and the future of policing in America | Street Soldiers
FIRST ON FOX5NY.COM: The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis was the catalyst for a movement. Regardless of the outcome of the murder trial of the cop who kneeled on Floyd's neck, his death is changing policing.
Hempstead mayor calls for vaccine equality
Hempstead Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. wants to be able to give Hempstead residents a heads up about pop-up vaccine clinics.
Brooklyn woman pays for cab rides for Asian New Yorkers
When some folks learned of Madeline Park's generosity in paying for people's cab rides, they donated money to her effort. After just two days, she had to stop accepting donations.
Arkansas governor vetoes ban on gender-confirming treatments for transgender youth
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday vetoed legislation that would have made his state the first to ban gender confirming treatments or surgery for transgender youth.
Ice skater with autism meets Scott Hamilton, his idol
Michael Carbonaro, 26, didn't speak until he was 4 when he saw ice skating on TV and told his mother that's what he wanted to do.
'Light it up blue': April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day
The United Nations General Assembly designated April 2 World Autism Awareness Day to highlight the need to help improve the lives of children and adults who live with the neurodivergence.
NY state budget could cut services for the developmentally disabled
Advocates say they are afraid the upcoming New York State budget could see major cuts to programs for the developmentally disabled.
Temple Grandin's fight for advocacy and inclusion of people with autism
Scientist and activist Professor Temple Grandin speaks with FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo about her life, channeling her unique abilities are a person with high-functioning autism into a global movement of advocacy and inclusion.
'Trans Day of Visibility' celebrates contributions of Transgender people
March 31 is International Trans Day of Visibility, a day celebrating the contributions of transgender people and raising awareness about the discrimination they still face.
New York's legal marijuana marketplace will take years to develop
After reaching a deal Saturday night, New York lawmakers are planning to soon vote on a bill to make recreation pot use legal. The first dispensaries could open in about a year and a half.
Nonbinary New Yorkers sue for X gender option
Nonbinary New Yorkers filed a lawsuit Monday that alleges the state is discriminating against them by failing to provide an X gender option.
'Captain Underpants' book pulled for 'passive racism'
The wildly popular “Captain Underpants” series is being pulled from library and book store shelves after its publisher said it “perpetuates passive racism.”
Naomi Osaka condemns hate crimes against Asian Americans in scathing tweet
Tennis star Naomi Osaka condemned recent hate crimes against Asian Americans in a Saturday tweet.
‘Is this patriot enough?’: Ohio official of Asian descent shows war scars from US Army career
An elected official in Ohio, of Asian descent, removed his shirt to reveal his war scars during his speech about the discrimination plaguing Asian Americans.
Asian peace rally held in City Hall Park
Attendees at the rally called on New York City and the state to provide more financial assistance to outreach and support programs.