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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Attendees at the rally called on New York City and the state to provide more financial assistance to outreach and support programs.
#StopAsianHate: 26 governors and over 60 former bipartisan officials condemn anti-Asian attacks
Governors and former top officials across six presidential administrations issued a pair of statements Friday condemning the violence and harassment against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Governors and former top officials across six presidential administrations issued a pair of statements Friday condemning the violence and harassment against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Sesame Street introduces two Black Muppets to teach Elmo skin color is 'an important part of who we are'
Sesame Street introduced two Black Muppets this week as part of its initiative to teach children "The ABC's of Racial Literacy."
Sesame Street introduced two Black Muppets this week as part of its initiative to teach children "The ABC's of Racial Literacy."
DJ compared toast to Black women's skin tones
Rob Lederman, a Buffalo radio host, apologized after being fired for using Black women's skin tones to describe how he likes his toast.
Rob Lederman, a Buffalo radio host, apologized after being fired for using Black women's skin tones to describe how he likes his toast.
With motorists confused, Atlantic City to redo BLM road paint
Atlantic City says it will redo a Black Lives Matter tribute on a street because it confused motorists.
Atlantic City says it will redo a Black Lives Matter tribute on a street because it confused motorists.
‘The pay gap is real’: Biden signs proclamation on Equal Pay Day to commit to equal pay for women
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden plan to mark Equal Pay Day by joining current and former members of the U.S. women’s national soccer team.
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden plan to mark Equal Pay Day by joining current and former members of the U.S. women’s national soccer team.