Sliwa Defies Exit Calls | Battleground NYC full episode #60: Oct 21, 2025
New York City billionaires, editorial boards and even independent candidate Andrew Cuomo are doing their best to get Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa to drop out of the race for mayor, but he says he's in this race until the end. S.E. Cupp is joined by Chris Sommerfeldt, senior city hall reporter for the New York Daily News, to discuss this and the latest from the campaign trail. S.E. is also joined by former New York Congressman Steve Israel to get his thoughts on the NYC Mayor's race, the national impact of the race and insight into his new book, The Einstein Conspiracy.
New York City billionaires, editorial boards and even independent candidate Andrew Cuomo are doing their best to get Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa to drop out of the race for mayor, but he says he's in this race until the end. S.E. Cupp is joined by Chris Sommerfeldt, senior city hall reporter for the New York Daily News, to discuss this and the latest from the campaign trail. S.E. is also joined by former New York Congressman Steve Israel to get his thoughts on the NYC Mayor's race, the national impact of the race and insight into his new book, The Einstein Conspiracy.
Public advocate Jumaane Williams on ICE presence in NYC
New York City's Public Advocate Jumaane Williams speaks on the heavy presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers near 26 Federal Plaza.
New York City's Public Advocate Jumaane Williams speaks on the heavy presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers near 26 Federal Plaza.
Federal agents carry out investigation targeting street vendors
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers were seen approaching individuals near Canal Street between Church and Broadway earlier today. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en has the latest.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers were seen approaching individuals near Canal Street between Church and Broadway earlier today. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en has the latest.
New questions regarding CDPAP contract
State lawmakers are accusing New York Governor Kathy Hochul of retaliating against them for continuing a probe into mounting claims her administration rigged the contract for a massive $11 billion Medicaid homecare program. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas has more.
State lawmakers are accusing New York Governor Kathy Hochul of retaliating against them for continuing a probe into mounting claims her administration rigged the contract for a massive $11 billion Medicaid homecare program. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas has more.
Competitive NYC Council races
FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt breaks down the most competitive New York City Council races.
FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt breaks down the most competitive New York City Council races.
Con Ed winter preps
Con Ed is preparing for extreme weather as winter approaches. FOX 5 NY's Liv Johnson has more.
Con Ed is preparing for extreme weather as winter approaches. FOX 5 NY's Liv Johnson has more.
NYC mayoral race: What were the candidates up to today
FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay recounts what each of the New York City mayoral candidates accomplished today.
FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay recounts what each of the New York City mayoral candidates accomplished today.
Police identify person of interest after newborn abandoned inside Penn Station
The NYPD has identified a person of interest wanted for questioning in connection with a newborn baby girl that was found abandoned on Monday morning inside Manhattan’s Penn Station. FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers has the latest.
The NYPD has identified a person of interest wanted for questioning in connection with a newborn baby girl that was found abandoned on Monday morning inside Manhattan’s Penn Station. FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers has the latest.
U-Haul driver crashes into cars, sidewalk structures in Midtown, injures 4
Four people were injured after an 86-year-old U-Haul driver crashed into several structures on the sidewalk in Midtown earlier today, Oct. 21.
Four people were injured after an 86-year-old U-Haul driver crashed into several structures on the sidewalk in Midtown earlier today, Oct. 21.
Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter accused of sending death threats to Rep. Jeffries
A Jan. 6 rioter that was pardoned by President Donald Trump has been accused of sending death threats to Representative Hakeem Jeffries. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en has the details.
A Jan. 6 rioter that was pardoned by President Donald Trump has been accused of sending death threats to Representative Hakeem Jeffries. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en has the details.
Judge extends block of Illinois National Guard deployment until Supreme Court ruling
A federal judge has agreed to extend indefinitely a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a final ruling or until this goes to trial on merit.
A federal judge has agreed to extend indefinitely a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a final ruling or until this goes to trial on merit.
Rep. Jeffries receives death threats; update on infant abandoned in Penn Station | News Block
In this FOX 5 News Block, Representative Hakeem Jeffries has allegedly received death threats from a man who was convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6. Also, police have identified a person of interest in the case of an abandoned infant that was found in Penn Station.
In this FOX 5 News Block, Representative Hakeem Jeffries has allegedly received death threats from a man who was convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6. Also, police have identified a person of interest in the case of an abandoned infant that was found in Penn Station.
Lawmakers in several states pursuing property tax reform measures
As property taxes continue to climb across the country, lawmakers in Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas are looking for ways to provide property tax relief to homeowners, while Montana has established property tax relief.
As property taxes continue to climb across the country, lawmakers in Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas are looking for ways to provide property tax relief to homeowners, while Montana has established property tax relief.
FDA issues recall of several brands of pet food due to salmonella risk
Pet food company Foodynamics is voluntarily recalling several brands of its dog and cat products due to possible salmonella contamination.
Pet food company Foodynamics is voluntarily recalling several brands of its dog and cat products due to possible salmonella contamination.
Man killed in Jersey City police-involved shooting
A man is dead after a police-involved shooting in Jersey City.
A man is dead after a police-involved shooting in Jersey City.
Police identify person of interest after newborn found inside Penn Station
The NYPD has identified a person of interest wanted for questioning in connection with a newborn baby girl that was found abandoned inside Manhattan’s Penn Station. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest details.
The NYPD has identified a person of interest wanted for questioning in connection with a newborn baby girl that was found abandoned inside Manhattan’s Penn Station. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest details.
Sliwa staying in NYC mayoral race: 'I'm not dropping out'
The New York City mayoral candidates are preparing for the second debate of the general election race on Wednesday. It comes as a new poll reveals a much closer race if Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa drops out. FOX 5 NY’s Robert Moses has the latest details.
The New York City mayoral candidates are preparing for the second debate of the general election race on Wednesday. It comes as a new poll reveals a much closer race if Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa drops out. FOX 5 NY’s Robert Moses has the latest details.
Record number of NYC students faced homelessness last school year, report finds
In an interview with FOX 5 NY’s Stephanie Bertini, a Bronx mother living in a city shelter described the emotional toll of losing her longtime home after rent became unaffordable.
In an interview with FOX 5 NY’s Stephanie Bertini, a Bronx mother living in a city shelter described the emotional toll of losing her longtime home after rent became unaffordable.
Man with gun arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta airport after making threats
Billy Joe Cagle was arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after police said he threatened to “shoot up" the terminal.
Billy Joe Cagle was arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after police said he threatened to “shoot up" the terminal.
Thieves scale Louvre facade, steal Napoleon-era jewels in four minutes
The suspects escaped on motorcycles, sparking a massive manhunt across Paris. Authorities say the jewels may be broken apart and sold if not recovered soon. The Louvre remains closed as police investigate and tourists are turned away. FOX 5 NY’s Sharon Crowley has the latest on the stunning heist.
The suspects escaped on motorcycles, sparking a massive manhunt across Paris. Authorities say the jewels may be broken apart and sold if not recovered soon. The Louvre remains closed as police investigate and tourists are turned away. FOX 5 NY’s Sharon Crowley has the latest on the stunning heist.