First-ever Jamaica Rising Day Parade takes over Brooklyn
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New York City got its first Jamaica Rising Day Parade on Saturday, with organizers calling the event the beginning of a new tradition celebrating Jamaican culture and heritage in Brooklyn. The parade’s official website described it as America’s first Jamaica Rising Day Parade.

TOP STORIES | Armed manhunt in Orange County; professor catches 32 of 35 students using AI
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Police are searching for an armed and dangerous man accused of killing his father and setting his Orange County home on fire. Plus, a college professor says he caught 32 of 35 students using AI on a midterm after hiding a phrase in the exam prompt designed to expose copied chatbot answers.

Amazon changed its order emails. Could scammers take advantage?
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Amazon customers are noticing a major change to order emails, which now use vague descriptions instead of showing exactly what was purchased. Amazon says the change is meant to protect customer privacy, but a cybersecurity expert warns scammers could imitate the new emails and use them in phishing attempts.

Armed suspect sought after father found dead in burned Orange County home
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New York State Police are searching for 32-year-old Thomas David Ryan, who investigators say is armed and dangerous, after his father was found dead inside a burned home in Orange County. Police say the fire was intentionally set and that the victim died before the blaze. The victim’s daughter says the family is grieving and fearful as the manhunt continues.

Family holds 'no ill will' after woman hit by car driven by young brothers in Oakland

A woman who was struck by a car in Oakland driven by two young boys, ages 4 and 6, has begun responding to basic commands, though her family warned she faces a long recovery.

Child, 6, driving car with 4-year-old brother hits woman walking dog in Oakland

A woman is in critical condition after police said a child driving a car struck her while she was walking her dog in a marked crosswalk Thursday morning in Oakland.

Politics Unusual: Sen. Gianaris reflects on 26 years; big events boost NYC restaurants
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On this episode of Politics Unusual, State Sen. Mike Gianaris reflects on 26 years in the New York Legislature as he leaves office early, including Democrats’ rise in the State Senate, the growing influence of democratic socialism and the candidate set to succeed him. Plus, NYC Hospitality Alliance Executive Director Andrew Rigie discusses the boost restaurants and bars saw from major events this summer — and why he says City Hall still needs to make it easier for small businesses to operate.

Walking toward 2028: Long Island teacher chases Olympic dream
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High school math teacher Lauren Harris teaches numbers during the day and after school, she chases them. She’s trying to break records and earn a spot at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has the details.

New York manhunt after body found inside burnt house
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New York State Police launched a manhunt after a body was found inside a house that burned in Orange County. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas reports.

US loses jobs in July — should we be worried?
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Lisa Simon, chief economist at Revelio Labs, breaks down the latest U.S. jobs report that showed a shocking loss of 23,000 jobs. 

8-foot python found in New Jersey shed after swallowing possum
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The animal control officer who pulled the python from beneath the shed and the doctor helping to treat the snake join Newsroom Live with FOX 5 NY's Dan Bowens. 

White House ballroom: Court says Trump needs Congress’ approval, halts construction

An appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump must obtain approval from Congress before moving forward with his proposed White House ballroom, ordering construction to stop.

NY State Police manhunt after homicide, fire in Greenville
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New York State Police are searching for Thomas David Ryan in connection with a homicide and house fire in the Town of Greenville.

NYPD: Gunman wounds 2 in shooting near Bronx subway station
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Dramatic surveillance footage shows the chaotic scene as a gunman opened fire in the West Farms section, sending people running for their lives. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the latest.

Over 50 decomposing bodies found inside Chicago funeral home

Police in Chicago are investigating the discovery of more than 50 human remains inside a South Side funeral home.

Hundreds gather at vigil for 2 children who died in the Passaic River
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Hundreds of people have gathered in Garfield, New Jersey to support the families of the two children who died in the Passaic River last week.

FULL: Pres. Trump hosts Team USA Winter Olympians and Paralympians
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President Trump hosts over 100 athletes at the White House to celebrate their achievements representing Team USA during the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games in Italy.