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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.

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 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.

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!" is getting pulled by ABC stations over the host's comments about Charlie Kirk. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest 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.

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.

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.

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.

Speaker of the New York State Assembly Carl Heastie endorses Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay has more.

Long Island is gearing up to host the Ryder Cup, which is expected to be a boon for local businesses. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has the details.

A 95-year-old woman has been charged with murder over the fatal beating of her elderly roommate. FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley has more.

Two casino proposals, one for Times Square and one for Hudson Yards, were rejected earlier today. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en has the latest.

A bear was euthanized in Vernon, New Jersey, after police say it attacked a dog and bit an elderly woman. FOX 5 NY's Meredith Gorman speaks to Sean Clarkin, the man who led the bear out of the store it wandered into.

FOX 5 NY's Ryan Kristafer speaks with Sylvester Stallone on the red carpet at the New York City premiere of season three of "Tulsa King."

The first interest rates cut in over nine months was announced today by the Federal Reserve. FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis breaks it down.

Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Susan Monarez warned senators that America?s public health system is headed to a "dangerous place" under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his anti-vaccine advisers. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the latest.