NYC mayor race analysis: What issues are the candidates focused on?
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Tripp Yang joins FOX 5 NY's Steve Lacy to break down the state of the New York City mayoral race, less than one month away from Election Day. How are Cuomo, Mamdani and Sliwa positioning themselves now, and what are the top issues facing New Yorkers?

Marjorie Taylor Greene blames GOP leadership for shutdown

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed Republican congressional leadership for the ongoing government shutdown during an interview on CNN Thursday.

Jonathan Rinderknecht: Palisades Fire suspect denied bond, moved to Florida 5 months ago

Jonathan Rinderknecht, the 29-year-old man charged with starting what became the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California, was in federal court in Orlando on Thursday. 

11-year-old shot and killed in Newburgh
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An 11-year-old was shot and killed on Thursday morning inside a Newburgh, Orange County home, police said.

Judge partially blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment to Illinois

A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.

Spinach recalled after batch tests positive for potentially harmful bacteria

A Minnesota-based food products supplier is recalling organic spinach after some of the product tested positive for a potentially harmful bacteria.

LI woman discovers she was stolen at birth amid Chile’s dictatorship
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More than four decades after her adoption, Kate Saar learned she was one of thousands of Chilean babies taken from their mothers and sold overseas under Augusto Pinochet’s regime. Her search for the truth led to an emotional reunion with the mother she never knew. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has the story.

Parade of Ships: How to watch Navy, Marine Corps 250th celebration on Delaware River

The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps are coming to Philadelphia, the city where they were founded, to celebrate their 250th birthdays in October. The week-long celebration kicks off with the Parade of Ships and opening ceremony along the Delaware River. 

2025 New York Comic Con begins: What to know
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From exclusive merch drops to celebrity sightings and one-of-a-kind fan experiences, New York Comic Con is back. FOX 5 NY's Ryan Kristafer has a preview.

New Orleans jail escapee Derrick Groves waives extradition from Atlanta

Derrick Groves, the last of 10 inmates captured after escaping from a New Orleans jail earlier this year, waived extradition back to Louisiana.

Yankees fans flee stadium as playoff hopes collapse
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Crowds poured out of Yankee Stadium as the team’s playoff hopes slipped away in Game 4 against the Blue Jays. What began as a night of high energy and belief ended in heartbreak, with fans calling for major changes after another early exit. FOX 5 NY’s Richard Giacovas reports.

Man accused of deadly Brooklyn subway attack allegedly carried samurai sword
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Police say 25-year-old David Mazariegos confessed to killing Nicola Tanzi in an unprovoked attack at the Jay Street–Metrotech station. Officers tracked him down using an NYPD emergency alert and sources say he was found with a samurai sword and the victim’s credit cards. FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley has the latest.

Good Samaritans rescue children trapped in Bronx apartment fire that injured 12
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A fast-moving fire tore through a Bronx apartment, injuring 12 people, including nine children and trapping three brothers inside. Good Samaritans climbed a fire escape and pulled two of the children to safety before firefighters rescued the third. FOX 5 NY’s Jessica Formoso reports.

Analyst explains what Israel’s pending Gaza deal means for Hamas and the hostages
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Asaf Romirowsky, executive director of Scholars for Peace in the Middle East, says the agreement marks a breakthrough driven by U.S., Turkish, and Qatari pressure, calling it a “phenomenal feat” that could finally bring hostages home and reshape Gaza’s future.

Trump says peace deal reached between Israel and Hamas: Details
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In a major breakthrough announced by President Trump, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a first-phase peace deal that could end the years-long war. The agreement calls for the release of all 20 living hostages in Gaza and an initial withdrawal of Israeli troops. Both sides confirmed the plan, which also includes aid access and prisoner exchanges, marking what Netanyahu called an “historic achievement” toward lasting peace in the Middle East. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the latest.

NYC Votes: It’s Not Just the Mayor’s Race | Battleground NYC full episode #51: Oct 8, 2025
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In the November election, voters will not only choose the next mayor of New York City, but also decide on important ballot proposals, comptroller, public advocate, and all 51 city council seats. NY Assembly member Harvey Epstein, who is now running for City Council District 2, will talk with S.E. about his switch from a state seat to potentially a city seat; the mayor's race; the issues most important to him, and the future of the Democratic Party in NY and beyond. S.E. is also joined by Chris Sommerfeldt, Senior City Hall Reporter for the New York Daily News to break down the latest headlines from the NYC Mayoral campaign trail.

Long Island woman discovers she was stolen at birth amid Chile’s dictatorship
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More than four decades after her adoption, Kate Saar learned she was one of thousands of Chilean babies taken from their mothers and sold overseas under Augusto Pinochet’s regime. Her search for the truth led to an emotional reunion with the mother she never knew. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has the story.