Bob Pettit, the first NBA MVP and LSU legend, dies at 93

Bob Pettit, an LSU basketball legend and NBA champion who won the league's first MVP award, has died at 93.

How LI, NJ are preparing for the nor'easter
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FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis and Jodi Goldberg go into detail about how Long Island and New Jersey are preparing for this weekend's nor'easter. 

Netanyahu slams NYC Mayor Mamdani, 100+ protesters arrested outside UN
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called out NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a fiery address at the U.N. General Assembly as massive anti-war protests erupted outside.

FULL: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu UNGA speech
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In a heated UN General Assembly speech, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu speaks about multiple topics including Iran, Qatar and NYC’s own Zohran Mamdani.

Netanyahu calls Mamdani 'antisemitic' in speech at UN General Assembly
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called out New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani in his speech at the U.N. General Assembly Thursday, calling him antisemitic. 

NYC weather: Nor'easter timeline latest, talking coastal flooding threat
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On Newsroom Live with Lisa Evers, FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente has the latest weather details on this weekend's nor'easter for the New York City area.

New bill aims to lower Social Security retirement age for some workers

Lawmakers are considering a new legislative push that could change the retirement timeline for Americans working in physically demanding jobs.

FDA approves Eli Lilly's once-a-week insulin injection for type 2 diabetes treatment

Adults with type 2 diabetes will have a new alternative to daily insulin injections now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new once-a-week insulin injection. 

CC Sabathia on his painful heart health scare & Yankees' postseason outlook
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Yankees legend and Hall-of-Famer CC Sabathia discusses New York's upcoming postseason matchup against the Red Sox, and opens up about his personal health journey. Sabathia is partnering with Merck’s "Playing with Heart" campaign to urge fans to check their cholesterol numbers after his painful health scare in 2018. 

2027-28 FAFSA opens in record time: Here's what you need to know

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is officially open for the 2027-28 academic year. In a major win for students and their families, the form launched on Wednesday, the earliest release in the program’s history.

‘Miracle on the Hudson’ hero Sully Sullenberger reveals Alzheimer’s warning signs he missed years ago

Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the former airline pilot celebrated worldwide for safely landing US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River in 2009, is taking on a new mission to raise awareness about the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

NYC weather timeline: Breaking down the nor'easter scenarios for this weekend
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A powerful early-season nor’easter is threatening millions along the I-95 corridor with days of coastal flooding, battering waves and persistent, gusty winds. FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the latest forecast details with Dan Bowens on Newsroom Live.

Netanyahu teases 'surprises' in UNGA speech, protests expected in NYC
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Ahead of his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised "surprises" while defending Israel's military actions and criticizing local leaders. Pro- and anti-Israel protests are expected outside the UN headquarters during his visit. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso reports. 

2 polls released on same day paint different picture for governor's race
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There's a 10-point difference in Gov. Kathy Hochul's lead over Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman between a Siena poll and a Quinnipiac poll. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.

What is 'Russian math'?
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Some children are taking "Russian math" after school as an extracurricular activity. FOX 5 NY's Hayley Fixler breaks it down.