Who has the most to lose in tonight's New York City mayoral debate?: Experts weigh in
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Tonight’s New York City mayoral debate could make or break the race. With Andrew Cuomo still ahead in the polls and Curtis Sliwa looking for a surge, all eyes are on how the three-way setup might shake things up. What’s at stake, and who needs a win the most? FOX 5 NY’s Lisa Evers talks an the expert.

Helpless dog left tied to fence during nor’easter

A dog was left in the pouring rain chained to a fence in southern Connecticut, as a nor'easter brought heavy rain and gusty winds to the area earlier this week.

Passenger allegedly assaults Alaska Airlines crew members, forces emergency landing at Boise Airport

A 61-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly attacking at least one Alaska Airlines crew member on a flight from Portland, Oregon, to Dallas, prompting an emergency landing at Boise Airport in Idaho.

NYC mayoral debate: What to expect Thursday night
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New York City’s mayoral candidates will go head-to-head on some of the city’s biggest issues in their first debate. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the latest details.

Hudson River Tunnel Project is 'terminated': Trump
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After pausing funding for the Hudson River Tunnel Project earlier this month, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the project is now "terminated." FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the story.

Brewers fan says ‘call ICE’ on Latino Dodgers fan; woman now out of job

Los Angeles Dodgers fan and Navy veteran Ricardo Fosado recorded a Milwaukee Brewers fan telling him “let’s call ICE" during Tuesday’s NLCS playoff game.

DNA from discarded smoothie straw links Long Island man to 1984 teen murder
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After four decades, investigators say they’ve solved the brutal killing of 16-year-old Theresa Fusco on Long Island. Prosecutors have charged 63-year-old Richard Bilodeau with second-degree murder after DNA from a smoothie straw allegedly matched evidence from the crime scene. FOX 5 NY’s Richard Giacovis reports.

Hillside explosion levels auto shop, displaces families and leaves nearby businesses damaged
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A massive fire tore through an auto body shop in Hillside, New Jersey, leaving behind destruction, smoke damage, and heartbreak for nearby business owners. Among them is a florist who’s run her shop for more than 30 years—now uncertain of its future but grateful for the community support that’s poured in. As the Red Cross helps displaced families, recovery is just beginning for those affected. FOX 5 NY’s Kendall Green reports.

Who will Adams endorse for mayor of NYC?
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In a statement Wednesday, Adams said he was keeping his options open for the future and that NYC's best days are still ahead.

Mayoral hopefuls brace for high-stakes debate that could reshape NYC race
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With just weeks left before Election Day, the leading candidates for New York City mayor are preparing for a critical showdown on the debate stage. Democrat Zoran Mamdani aims to defend his commanding lead as former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa look for breakthrough moments to shift the race. From crime to affordability, the night’s exchanges could define the campaign’s final stretch. FOX 5 NY’s Sharon Crowley reports.

Supreme Court seemingly inclined to gut key provision in Voting Rights Act

The U.S. Supreme Court appears inclined to limit the Voting Rights Act's ability to force states to draw electoral districts in favor of minority voters.

LIVE: Debate Eve: NYC Showdown Looms | Battleground NYC full episode #56: Oct 15, 2025
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The first NYC Mayoral Debate before the general election will be held tomorrow evening. How are the candidates preparing, and who will come out on top? S.E. will talk about this and other headlines with Craig McCarthy, City Hall Bureau Chief for the New York Post. One topic that could come up at tomorrow's debate, given the recent focus on frontrunner Zohran Mamdani's suggestion that he'll phase out New York City's gifted & talented program, is education. Yiatin Chu, the co-president of PLACE NYC, joins S.E. to discuss the potential issues of phasing out the program, parents' concerns about the NYC education system, and the education priorities of the next mayor.

Case of chikungunya virus reported in Nassau County
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A Long Island resident tested positive for the chikungunya virus, marking the first U.S. case of local transmission since 2019. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has more.

NYC mayoral candidates on affordability
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All three of the New York City mayoral candidates have made their thoughts known on how best to address the issue of affordability in the city. FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers recounts their answers.

Some drivers being overcharged on E-ZPass statements
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FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas speaks to one driver who was hit with multiple extra charges on his E-ZPass statement.

Partial collapse in White Plains parking garage
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The floor of a White Plains parking garage partially collapsed onto another floor. FOX 5 NY's Meredith Gorman is reporting live from outside the scene.