Mamdani team skips NYC Council hearing on pied-à-terre tax rollout
The New York City Council held an oversight hearing on Mayor Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax Tuesday, but no one from the mayor's office showed up.
The New York City Council held an oversight hearing on Mayor Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax Tuesday, but no one from the mayor's office showed up.
NYC kids' corn project chopped down; exclusive surveillance released
An autumn harvest project for a group of Upper East Side preschoolers ended in heartbreak after their hand-planted cornstalks were mysteriously chopped down and thrown in the trash.
An autumn harvest project for a group of Upper East Side preschoolers ended in heartbreak after their hand-planted cornstalks were mysteriously chopped down and thrown in the trash.
NY bill would require companies to report AI-related job losses
New York lawmakers have passed a bill requiring businesses with 50 or more employees to file annual reports detailing job cuts tied directly to artificial intelligence. Supporters say the reliable data will help shape future workforce policy, though critics argue measuring AI's exact impact on hiring is far more complex.
New York lawmakers have passed a bill requiring businesses with 50 or more employees to file annual reports detailing job cuts tied directly to artificial intelligence. Supporters say the reliable data will help shape future workforce policy, though critics argue measuring AI's exact impact on hiring is far more complex.
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.
Man faces federal hate crime charges in Manhattan synagogue attack
Federal prosecutors filed hate crime charges Tuesday against 46-year-old Larry Montes following a violent disruption at a Manhattan synagogue last week.
Federal prosecutors filed hate crime charges Tuesday against 46-year-old Larry Montes following a violent disruption at a Manhattan synagogue last week.
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77
Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for Texas rock band ZZ Top, died this week. He was 77.
Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for Texas rock band ZZ Top, died this week. He was 77.
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.
Minnesota AG suing Texas governor to force extradition of ICE agent
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott to force the extradition of ICE officer Christian Castro, who is charged in connection with a January shooting in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott to force the extradition of ICE officer Christian Castro, who is charged in connection with a January shooting in Minneapolis.
Nancy Guthrie ransom notes contain repeated writing quirks that could help identify suspect, expert says
Guthrie is the 84-year-old mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie. Authorities have said she was taken from her home in northern Tucson in the early hours of Feb. 1, after a masked intruder appeared on her front steps in recovered doorbell camera video.
Guthrie is the 84-year-old mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie. Authorities have said she was taken from her home in northern Tucson in the early hours of Feb. 1, after a masked intruder appeared on her front steps in recovered doorbell camera video.
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.
Trump labels Strait of Hormuz 'New U.S. Territory' as Iran threatens response
FOX 5 NY's Dan Bowens and Robert Moses have the latest details on Newsroom Live.
FOX 5 NY's Dan Bowens and Robert Moses have the latest details on Newsroom Live.
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.
Montgomery County deputies rescue theft suspect from burning vehicle after car chase
Montgomery County deputies rescued a theft suspect from a burning vehicle after a car chase that began at a Walmart in Porter, according to the sheriff's office.
Montgomery County deputies rescued a theft suspect from a burning vehicle after a car chase that began at a Walmart in Porter, according to the sheriff's office.
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.