Where is Hurricane Melissa?, NYC mayoral polls, Halloween parade security | News Block
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In this News Block, Hurricane Melissa devastates the Caribbean, the NYC mayoral race heats up just days before Election Day, and the NYPD unveils security plans for the Halloween parade and marathon.

Spooked monkey at Spirit Halloween swings from rafters

Shoppers at a Spirit Halloween store in Texas were shocked to see a live monkey wearing a diaper swinging from the rafters.

The dos and don'ts of 'cuffing season'
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Dating expert and social media content creator Benny Hart shares tips for singles heading into the colder months.

Allyn Rose: From Miss D.C. to breast cancer advocate
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Former Miss D.C. Allyn Rose tells her story as the first woman with a mastectomy to model for Sports Illustrated. FOX 5 NY's Bianca Peters asks her how women can be proactive about their health during breast cancer awareness month.

Disney’s Magic Kingdom remains most visited park in the world, report says

Disney’s magic remained strong last year as Magic Kingdom was again the most visited theme park in the world, a new industry attendance report says. 

NYC Halloweekend weather forecast
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FOX 5 NY's Liv Johnson goes over the weather forecast for New York City's Halloweekend.

Final preparations for TCS NYC Marathon
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Final preparations are underway for both the TCS New York City Marathon and Halloween festivities in the city this weekend. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en has the latest.

Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of destruction in Jamaica
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The United States' National Hurricane Center says that Hurricane Melissa is one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record. FOX 5 NY's Hayley Fixler has more on the destruction the storm has wrought on Jamaica.

Woman hit in face by duck on SeaWorld Orlando coaster, lawsuit says

An Orange County woman is suing SeaWorld after she was allegedly hit in the face by a duck while riding one of the park’s roller coasters earlier this year. 

NYC mayoral race latest: New poll released
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With Election Day in NYC just 6 days away, the mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa is heating up. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the latest details.

Hurricane Melissa slams Cuba after devastating Jamaica
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Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Cuba as a Category 3 storm after causing extensive damage in Jamaica. FOX 5 NY’s Jessica Formoso has the latest details.

Dozens killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, officials say
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Israel carried out strikes in Gaza overnight, killing dozens of people, including many kids. The strikes come after Israel accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire. FOX 5 NY’s Briella Tomassetti has the latest details.

Shohei Ohtani’s historic World Series run electrifies Dodgers fans coast to coast
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From Los Angeles to New York’s East Village, fans are packing bars and celebrating Shohei Ohtani’s record-breaking World Series performance. The Dodgers superstar is redefining baseball greatness — smashing records, hitting homers, and proving why his $700 million deal might just be a bargain. FOX 5 NY’s Kendall Green has the story.

Fake Hurricane Melissa videos flood social media as AI fuels misinformation
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From sharks in swimming pools to planes floating on runways, viral clips claiming to show Hurricane Melissa’s devastation in Jamaica are turning out to be AI-generated fakes. Cybersecurity experts warn the public to stay vigilant and verify sources before sharing sensational content. A closer look at the growing threat of AI misinformation, from FOX 5 NY’s Arthur Chi’en.

Mayoral candidates make final push as Cuomo, Mamdani, Sliwa rally ahead of Election Day
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With just days to go before voters head to the polls, frontrunner Zoran Mamdani rallies supporters in Hell’s Kitchen while Andrew Cuomo courts seniors in the Bronx, joined by Eric Adams and David Paterson. Meanwhile, Curtis Sliwa takes his campaign underground to the subway. The final push before Election Day, from FOX 5 NY’s Sharon Crowley.

NY SNAP benefits to stop by Nov. 1: What this will mean for students | Newsroom Live
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Millions could see food assistance delayed in Nov. as the federal shutdown drags on. FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley talks to Assistant Principal Sally Schwab who says 85% of her students are on SNAP.