America 250: Inside the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia
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As America prepares to celebrate 250 years, FOX 5 NY visits the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia to learn the story of the woman credited with hand-sewing the first American flag in 1776 for General George Washington. The segment also explores a personal family connection to Betsy Ross.

Atlanta's Big Tigger denies abuse allegations, wife granted TPO

Longtime radio personality and former television host Big Tigger was arrested over the weekend on child cruelty and battery charges in Fulton County after allegedly pushing his wife into an office door during an argument, causing a deep facial cut, according to court documents.

Great American State Fair: Street closures, parking restrictions and what to know

The 16‑day Great American State Fair, marking the nation’s 1776 founding with themed days celebrating the military, health initiatives, patriotism and Independence Day, began Wednesday as the country starts its celebrations. Here's information on street closures, parking restrictions and what you need to know if you are attending.

73-year-old man punched, stabbed on Upper West Side bus; 2 suspects sought

Police are asking for the public's help to identify and locate two suspects wanted for assaulting an elderly man while riding a bus on the Upper West Side earlier this month.

Long Island rabbi goes viral for free ‘kosher cameos’
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A Long Island rabbi is using personalized video messages to spread comfort, encouragement and blessings through the community. Rabbi Anchelle Perl calls them “kosher cameos,” similar to celebrity shoutouts but focused on kindness and support instead of fame. FOX 5’s Jodi Goldberg shows how the free messages are reaching people celebrating happy moments and facing difficult ones. Rabbi Perl says he is recording about 10 videos a day, with a three-week waiting list, and hopes each message creates a ripple effect of kindness.

World Cup gridlock: NJ transit service, street closures for Thursday's NJ match

A Gridlock Alert Day is in effect ahead of a 4 p.m. FIFA World Cup match at New York-New Jersey Stadium, bringing major street closures and transit shifts.

Whitney Houston estate stands up to Oprah, denying her claims about Whitney
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The Estate of Whitney Houston, now denying claims that Houston was high during a performance on the Oprah Winfrey show. Winfrey, recently made claims at the Cannes Lions festival, saying that Whitney fell on stage. The Estate, now agreeing that Whitney fell, but it was during a sound check, due to dim lighting. FOX 5’s Ryan Kristafer obtained exclusive video of Houston performing on stage, just after the Oprah performance.

Ex Adams aide pleads not guilty in migrant shelter bribery case amid separate NYPD raids

A former top aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been arraigned on bribery charges, while federal authorities simultaneously executed search warrants on the homes of several high-ranking current and former NYPD officials.

32 dead after 2 massive earthquakes rock Venezuela in less than a minute
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In less than a minute’s time, two massive earthquakes shook the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, turning buildings into rubble as panicked people rushed onto the streets for safety.

Frank Carone, 3 others plead not guilty in bribery case; NYPD officials raided
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A former top aide to NYC Mayor Eric Adams has been arraigned on bribery charges, while federal authorities simultaneously executed search warrants on the homes of several high-ranking current and former NYPD officials.

Detroit Lions player arrested in connection to violent Tampa armed robbery, kidnapping

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested four months after a Tampa armed robbery and kidnapping linked to an Airbnb the player rented in Largo. 

Metro-North to hike fares for New Haven Line
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Metro-North riders heading to and from Connecticut will see higher ticket prices starting July 1. The rate hike does the Harlem Line.

Video: Six Flags Over Georgia ride stalls, leaving guests dangling

An unexpected mechanical pause left thrill-seekers stranded hundreds of feet in the air at Six Flags Over Georgia, according to a recently-released video.