Autism: Life on the Spectrum
Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability characterized by communication, social, and behavioral challenges. In this special report, FOX 5 NY takes a closer look at what life is like today with this developmental disability.
Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability characterized by communication, social, and behavioral challenges. In this special report, FOX 5 NY takes a closer look at what life is like today with this developmental disability.
'Just be yourself': Employees with autism find life-changing jobs at New York businesses
Having an internship or a job can help those with autism achieve what we all want in life: Independence. Here's how one NYC non-profit is helping make that happen.
Having an internship or a job can help those with autism achieve what we all want in life: Independence. Here's how one NYC non-profit is helping make that happen.
‘It was surreal’: Florida native becomes Vanderbilt’s first Black woman neurosurgery resident
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
'We are human': More pop culture opportunities for those on the autism spectrum
From television to movies, more and more autistic people are behind the camera -- and in front of it too. FOX 5 NY's Ryan Kristafer shows how we’re seeing more representation in movies and TV for people living on the spectrum.
From television to movies, more and more autistic people are behind the camera -- and in front of it too. FOX 5 NY's Ryan Kristafer shows how we’re seeing more representation in movies and TV for people living on the spectrum.
Imam stabbed at Paterson mosque; suspect in custody
The motive for the attack is still under investigation.
The motive for the attack is still under investigation.
'Barefoot Autism Challenge' raising awareness at NYC's Guggenheim Museum
The Barefoot Autism Challenge aims to educate the public about the sensory sensitivities most people living on the autism spectrum experience.
The Barefoot Autism Challenge aims to educate the public about the sensory sensitivities most people living on the autism spectrum experience.
Man stabbed by as many as 7 suspects yelling anti-gay slurs in Hell's Kitchen
The suspects fled the scene before police arrived and the victim was taken to a nearby hospital.
The suspects fled the scene before police arrived and the victim was taken to a nearby hospital.
'Champion' creators bring boxing-based opera to Harlem's youth
Dozens of students sat in awe of some of the most accomplished musicians and athletes in the world.
Dozens of students sat in awe of some of the most accomplished musicians and athletes in the world.
Reparations for Black Californians could top $800 billion
It could cost California more than $800 billion to compensate Black residents for generations of over-policing, disproportionate incarceration and housing discrimination, economists have told a state panel considering reparations.
It could cost California more than $800 billion to compensate Black residents for generations of over-policing, disproportionate incarceration and housing discrimination, economists have told a state panel considering reparations.
Antisemitic incidents increased 36% across US, ADL data says
New York and New Jersey had some of the highest rates of antisemitic incidents in 2022.
New York and New Jersey had some of the highest rates of antisemitic incidents in 2022.
Harlem senior surprised with $60K scholarship to HBCU of her choice
A senior from Harlem was awarded the $60,000 Garden of Dreams Inspire Scholarship to whatever HBCU she chooses to attend.
A senior from Harlem was awarded the $60,000 Garden of Dreams Inspire Scholarship to whatever HBCU she chooses to attend.
Walt Disney World to host world’s largest LGBTQ+ conference amid criticism from DeSantis
The decision to hold the conference in Florida was made in 2019, according to a spokesperson for Out & Equal.
The decision to hold the conference in Florida was made in 2019, according to a spokesperson for Out & Equal.
Health, Hope & Happiness - The Black Woman Experience
A FOX 5 NY special program takes a look at the maternal health crisis facing black women nationwide.
A FOX 5 NY special program takes a look at the maternal health crisis facing black women nationwide.
Darcelle, world's oldest working drag queen, dies at 92
Walter Cole, better known as the iconic drag queen who performed for decades as Darcelle XV and a fearless advocate for Portland's LGBTQ+ community, has died of natural causes in Portland, Oregon. He was 92.
Walter Cole, better known as the iconic drag queen who performed for decades as Darcelle XV and a fearless advocate for Portland's LGBTQ+ community, has died of natural causes in Portland, Oregon. He was 92.
The Fertility Factor: A journey to motherhood after struggling with infertility for more than a decade
Gessie Thompson and her husband, Marc, struggled with infertility for more than a decade. FOX 5 NY's Tashanea Whitlow has the story.
Gessie Thompson and her husband, Marc, struggled with infertility for more than a decade. FOX 5 NY's Tashanea Whitlow has the story.
Trans flight attendant known for United commercial dies by apparent suicide
Kayleigh Scott, a flight attendant and activist, had a "way of making people feel comfortable and provided support or help to transgender people that needed it," her mom said.
Kayleigh Scott, a flight attendant and activist, had a "way of making people feel comfortable and provided support or help to transgender people that needed it," her mom said.
Gender pay gap in US hasn’t changed much in two decades, report finds
New analysis from Pew Research finds that despite women earning more now than they did over 30 years ago, the disparity in pay for them compared to men has been stagnant.
New analysis from Pew Research finds that despite women earning more now than they did over 30 years ago, the disparity in pay for them compared to men has been stagnant.
The Donor Dilemma: Black donor shortage hurts women looking for sperm
Analysis posted in October 2022 found Black men account for less than 2% of sperm donors at Cryobanks nationwide.
Analysis posted in October 2022 found Black men account for less than 2% of sperm donors at Cryobanks nationwide.
Maternal mortality: Using technology and art to save Black mothers' lives
New data from the federal government shows in 2021, the maternal mortality rate for Black women was more than 2.5 times more likely than the rate for white women. One Brooklyn man is using his art to help.
New data from the federal government shows in 2021, the maternal mortality rate for Black women was more than 2.5 times more likely than the rate for white women. One Brooklyn man is using his art to help.
'Drag Story Hour' draws supporters, opponents in Greenwich Village
A Drag Story Hour hosted by New York Attorney General Letitia James drew supporters and opponents.
A Drag Story Hour hosted by New York Attorney General Letitia James drew supporters and opponents.