Jack Ciattarelli pushes tax relief, energy reform in tight race with Mikie Sherrill
Republican Jack Ciattarelli joined for an interview just as a new poll shows him trailing Democrat Rep. Mikie Sherrill by only 8%, down from a 20-point gap in June. Ciattarelli dismissed university polling, saying they?ve been wrong before.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli joined for an interview just as a new poll shows him trailing Democrat Rep. Mikie Sherrill by only 8%, down from a 20-point gap in June. Ciattarelli dismissed university polling, saying they?ve been wrong before.
Benjamin Cardozo High School teen arrested after Instagram threat
A 16-year-old student was arrested at Cardozo High School in Bayside, Queens, after authorities recovered a loaded gun from his backpack. Officials say the swift response was triggered by a tip following the student?s online post. Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch credited the intervention with preventing what could have been a deadly incident.
A 16-year-old student was arrested at Cardozo High School in Bayside, Queens, after authorities recovered a loaded gun from his backpack. Officials say the swift response was triggered by a tip following the student?s online post. Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch credited the intervention with preventing what could have been a deadly incident.
NYC mayoral candidates on charter schools
FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks down each New York City mayoral candidate's stance on charter schools in the city.
FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks down each New York City mayoral candidate's stance on charter schools in the city.
ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel over Charlie Kirk remarks
Jimmy Kimmel's show has been indefinitely suspended after he made remarks concerning the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the details.
Jimmy Kimmel's show has been indefinitely suspended after he made remarks concerning the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the details.
'Muslims don't belong here': Texas man allegedly threatens NYC mayoral candidate
Jeremy Fistel, a 44-year-old Texas man with ties to New York City, stood before a judge in Queens Criminal Court earlier today. Fistel was arrested for allegedly threatening Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani with a series of anti-Muslim messages. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini reports live from outside the courthouse.
Jeremy Fistel, a 44-year-old Texas man with ties to New York City, stood before a judge in Queens Criminal Court earlier today. Fistel was arrested for allegedly threatening Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani with a series of anti-Muslim messages. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini reports live from outside the courthouse.
Long Island mosque expansion experiencing issues
Congregants of a mosque in Bethpage are growing more frustrated with all of the delays to their expansion. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has more.
Congregants of a mosque in Bethpage are growing more frustrated with all of the delays to their expansion. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has more.
Trump meets with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
President Donald Trump meets with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer. FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley has more.
President Donald Trump meets with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer. FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley has more.
NYC mayoral candidates on charter schools
FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks down each New York City mayoral candidate's stance on charter schools in the city.
FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks down each New York City mayoral candidate's stance on charter schools in the city.
Texas man arraigned for alleged threats against Mamdani; UNGA security preparations | FOX 5 News Block
In this FOX 5 News Block, a 44-year-old Texas man with ties to New York City, stood before a judge in Queens Criminal Court earlier today. Fistel was arrested for allegedly threatening Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani with a series of anti-Muslim messages. Also, security preparations for the United Nations General Assembly next week are underway.
In this FOX 5 News Block, a 44-year-old Texas man with ties to New York City, stood before a judge in Queens Criminal Court earlier today. Fistel was arrested for allegedly threatening Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani with a series of anti-Muslim messages. Also, security preparations for the United Nations General Assembly next week are underway.
Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, elected CEO of Turning Point USA
Following her husband Charlie Kirk's assassination, Erika Kirk has been elected CEO and chair of the board for Phoenix-based Turning Point USA.
Following her husband Charlie Kirk's assassination, Erika Kirk has been elected CEO and chair of the board for Phoenix-based Turning Point USA.
Texas man charged with making 'terrorist threats' to Mamdani
In this Newsroom Live, FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt and Stephanie Bertini recount the known details of Jeremy Fistel, a man from Texas who has been extradited to New York after being charged with making terrorist threats against Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani.
In this Newsroom Live, FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt and Stephanie Bertini recount the known details of Jeremy Fistel, a man from Texas who has been extradited to New York after being charged with making terrorist threats against Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani.
Texas man charged with terroristic threats against Assemblyman Zoran Mamdani
FOX 5 NY?s Stephanie Bertini reports live from Queens after prosecutors charged 44-year-old Jeremy Fiscal with making a terroristic threat as a hate crime. Authorities say the Texas man sent racist messages and threatened violence against Assemblyman Mamdani, the current frontrunner in New York City?s mayoral race.
FOX 5 NY?s Stephanie Bertini reports live from Queens after prosecutors charged 44-year-old Jeremy Fiscal with making a terroristic threat as a hate crime. Authorities say the Texas man sent racist messages and threatened violence against Assemblyman Mamdani, the current frontrunner in New York City?s mayoral race.
NYPD unveils layered security plan ahead of UN General Assembly | Exclusive
FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers gets an exclusive look at how the NYPD is preparing for the UN General Assembly. From bomb squads and canine units to drones and Coast Guard patrols, police say there are no credible threats but every precaution is being taken as world leaders arrive in Manhattan.
FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers gets an exclusive look at how the NYPD is preparing for the UN General Assembly. From bomb squads and canine units to drones and Coast Guard patrols, police say there are no credible threats but every precaution is being taken as world leaders arrive in Manhattan.
Judge orders Mahmoud Khalil deported to Syria or Algeria
An immigration judge has ordered former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil deported to Syria or Algeria, ruling that he failed to disclose certain information on his green card application, according to documents filed Wednesday in federal court by his lawyers. FOX 5 NY's Hayley Fixler has the latest details.
An immigration judge has ordered former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil deported to Syria or Algeria, ruling that he failed to disclose certain information on his green card application, according to documents filed Wednesday in federal court by his lawyers. FOX 5 NY's Hayley Fixler has the latest details.
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' pulled by ABC over host's Charlie Kirk comments
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" is getting pulled by ABC stations over the host's comments about Charlie Kirk. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest details.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" is getting pulled by ABC stations over the host's comments about Charlie Kirk. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest details.
3 officers killed, 2 critical in York County shooting: officials
Five police officers were shot and three were killed in York County on Wednesday, officials say.
Five police officers were shot and three were killed in York County on Wednesday, officials say.
Fire damages Brooklyn warehouse; firefighters injured
A large fire overnight severely damaged a warehouse that housed artist studios and other businesses in Brooklyn, leaving two firefighters with injuries. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the details.
A large fire overnight severely damaged a warehouse that housed artist studios and other businesses in Brooklyn, leaving two firefighters with injuries. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the details.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! pulled by ABC stations over host's Charlie Kirk comments
A memo published by Nexstar partially confirmed TMZ's report, saying Kimmel's show will be pulled "for the foreseeable future." According to Nexstar's memo, the TV company's ABC-affiliate stations will be ordered to "preempt" Kimmel's late-night show. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the report.
A memo published by Nexstar partially confirmed TMZ's report, saying Kimmel's show will be pulled "for the foreseeable future." According to Nexstar's memo, the TV company's ABC-affiliate stations will be ordered to "preempt" Kimmel's late-night show. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the report.
Sextortion plot uncovered at NY middle school; police warn parents
Six Fieldstone Middle School students say they were targeted in a months-long sextortion scheme, prompting police to urge parents to talk with their children. Investigators fear there could be hundreds more victims as the probe continues. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovis has the latest.
Six Fieldstone Middle School students say they were targeted in a months-long sextortion scheme, prompting police to urge parents to talk with their children. Investigators fear there could be hundreds more victims as the probe continues. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovis has the latest.
Support Rises, Some Still Doubt Mamdani | Battleground NYC full episode #36: Sep 17, 2025
Additional endorsements are coming in for Frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, while some top New York politicians are still waiting to give him their support. S.E. will talk about this and other headlines with Ayana Harry, political correspondent for Spectrum News NY1. As we get closer to election day the candidates are doing their best to reach Jewish voters in New York City. Who will walk away with the support of this important group? S.E. will discuss this and more with Amanda Berman, Founder and CEO of Zioness.
Additional endorsements are coming in for Frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, while some top New York politicians are still waiting to give him their support. S.E. will talk about this and other headlines with Ayana Harry, political correspondent for Spectrum News NY1. As we get closer to election day the candidates are doing their best to reach Jewish voters in New York City. Who will walk away with the support of this important group? S.E. will discuss this and more with Amanda Berman, Founder and CEO of Zioness.