UN General Assembly 2026: Trump-Mamdani meeting at Gracie Mansion, NYC gridlock, heavy security
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will host President Trump for a meeting at Gracie Mansion as world leaders converge on New York City for the UN General Assembly. The NYPD and US Secret Service have ramped up security in Manhattan, where traffic gridlock is expected. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso reports.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will host President Trump for a meeting at Gracie Mansion as world leaders converge on New York City for the UN General Assembly. The NYPD and US Secret Service have ramped up security in Manhattan, where traffic gridlock is expected. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso reports.
Kips Bay community rallies to save local AMC movie theater from early closure
Local residents and elected officials are organizing against the closure of AMC Kips Bay 15 after NYU Langone Health bought the complex and ended the lease early.
Local residents and elected officials are organizing against the closure of AMC Kips Bay 15 after NYU Langone Health bought the complex and ended the lease early.
Kips Bay community rallies to save local AMC movie theater from early closure
Local residents and elected officials are organizing in response to the planned closure of the AMC Kips Bay 15, following NYU Langone Health's purchase of the retail complex and early lease termination. Advocates are seeking discussions with the hospital system to explore options for maintaining the neighborhood space.
Local residents and elected officials are organizing in response to the planned closure of the AMC Kips Bay 15, following NYU Langone Health's purchase of the retail complex and early lease termination. Advocates are seeking discussions with the hospital system to explore options for maintaining the neighborhood space.
NYC prepares massive security operation for UN General Assembly in Manhattan
New York City officials have launched a massive joint security operation ahead of the 81st UN General Assembly, locking down parts of Manhattan to protect nearly 200 visiting world dignitaries. Despite no specific credible threats, authorities maintain heightened security amid global tensions and high-profile arrivals.
New York City officials have launched a massive joint security operation ahead of the 81st UN General Assembly, locking down parts of Manhattan to protect nearly 200 visiting world dignitaries. Despite no specific credible threats, authorities maintain heightened security amid global tensions and high-profile arrivals.
ICE agent shoots man in North Austin, victim hospitalized
A federal immigration agent shot and wounded a man in North Austin, prompting a joint investigation by Austin police, Texas Rangers and HSI.
A federal immigration agent shot and wounded a man in North Austin, prompting a joint investigation by Austin police, Texas Rangers and HSI.
Vigil held for 15-year-old killed in Manhattan crash; NYC high alert ahead of UN General Assembly
Mourners gather at an East Village vigil for 15-year-old Daria Serkov, who was tragically killed in a bike crash with a commercial truck; plus, New York City prepares for high security, major street closures, and severe Gridlock Alert Days as world leaders arrive for the 81st UN General Assembly.
Mourners gather at an East Village vigil for 15-year-old Daria Serkov, who was tragically killed in a bike crash with a commercial truck; plus, New York City prepares for high security, major street closures, and severe Gridlock Alert Days as world leaders arrive for the 81st UN General Assembly.
Trump announces plans for new 'AI Force'
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he plans to create a new "AI Force," similar to the Space Force, to protect and foster artificial intelligence technology.
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he plans to create a new "AI Force," similar to the Space Force, to protect and foster artificial intelligence technology.
Paws on parade at Bryant Park
Dogs came dressed to impress at the 3rd annual Paws on Parade at Bryant Park. FOX 5 NY's Kelly Kennedy has more.
Dogs came dressed to impress at the 3rd annual Paws on Parade at Bryant Park. FOX 5 NY's Kelly Kennedy has more.
15-year-old girl killed in bicycle crash with commercial vehicle in Manhattan
A 15-year-old girl has died and a 16-year-old girl is hospitalized after they were struck by a commercial vehicle while riding a bicycle together in Manhattan.
A 15-year-old girl has died and a 16-year-old girl is hospitalized after they were struck by a commercial vehicle while riding a bicycle together in Manhattan.
Man stabbed to death inside Brooklyn apartment building, person of interest in custody: NYPD
A 36-year-old man died after being stabbed inside a Brooklyn apartment building Saturday morning, and police have a person of interest in custody.
A 36-year-old man died after being stabbed inside a Brooklyn apartment building Saturday morning, and police have a person of interest in custody.
Gunman injures two people during Crown Heights argument, NYPD says
Police are searching for a shooter who wounded two people following a dispute in Crown Heights.
Police are searching for a shooter who wounded two people following a dispute in Crown Heights.
15-year-old killed in Manhattan bicycle crash; Trump announces US security deal in Greenland
A 15-year-old girl is dead and a 16-year-old is hospitalized after their bicycle was struck by a commercial truck in Manhattan's East Village; plus, President Donald Trump announces a sweeping, permanent security agreement with Denmark to expand the U.S. military presence in Greenland.
A 15-year-old girl is dead and a 16-year-old is hospitalized after their bicycle was struck by a commercial truck in Manhattan's East Village; plus, President Donald Trump announces a sweeping, permanent security agreement with Denmark to expand the U.S. military presence in Greenland.
2 pedestrians hit by truck in East Village, 1 critically injured
Two pedestrians were hospitalized after they were hit by a truck in the East Village. Authorities say one victim is in critical condition.
Two pedestrians were hospitalized after they were hit by a truck in the East Village. Authorities say one victim is in critical condition.
Hundreds form human chain outside Kennedy Center to protest demolition threats
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Kennedy Center and linked hands to form a human chain in response to President Donald Trump’s threats to tear down the historic arts venue.
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Kennedy Center and linked hands to form a human chain in response to President Donald Trump’s threats to tear down the historic arts venue.
Attorney on if Trump has the ability to ban news outlets from White House
Attorney Imran Ansari speaks with FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas about President Donald Trump's recent announcement that he will ban CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House.
Attorney Imran Ansari speaks with FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas about President Donald Trump's recent announcement that he will ban CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House.
Politics Unusual: NYS Comptroller nominee Hernandez, NYC Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay sits down with Joseph Hernandez, the Republican candidate for the NYS Comptroller race, to discuss how he would handle his responsibilities if elected. Also, a conversation with New York City Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning Leila Bozorg about policy ideas regarding affordable housing.
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay sits down with Joseph Hernandez, the Republican candidate for the NYS Comptroller race, to discuss how he would handle his responsibilities if elected. Also, a conversation with New York City Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning Leila Bozorg about policy ideas regarding affordable housing.
How genetic genealogy solved two cold-case NYC rapes on the same day
Investigative genetic genealogy helped New York authorities make major breakthroughs in two cold cases from 1995 and 2001 on the very same day. By building family trees using their genetic matches in the genealogy database, investigators arrested one suspect and saw another sentenced to 25 years in prison. Here is how advanced DNA tracing is cracking cold cases decades later.
Investigative genetic genealogy helped New York authorities make major breakthroughs in two cold cases from 1995 and 2001 on the very same day. By building family trees using their genetic matches in the genealogy database, investigators arrested one suspect and saw another sentenced to 25 years in prison. Here is how advanced DNA tracing is cracking cold cases decades later.
NYC deputy mayor for housing on affordability, landlords suing Rent Guidelines Board
New York City Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning Leila Bozorg sits down to discuss the city's goal to build 200,000 affordable homes over the next ten years, as well as potential ways to assist struggling landlords.
New York City Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning Leila Bozorg sits down to discuss the city's goal to build 200,000 affordable homes over the next ten years, as well as potential ways to assist struggling landlords.
GOP nominee for NYS Comptroller talks background, former mayoral campaign
Republican nominee for New York State Comptroller Joseph Hernandez comes on Politics Unusual to discuss his former run for New York City's mayoral office, as well as how he would approach his role if chosen to succeed current Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.
Republican nominee for New York State Comptroller Joseph Hernandez comes on Politics Unusual to discuss his former run for New York City's mayoral office, as well as how he would approach his role if chosen to succeed current Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.
NY AG moves to protect historic Queens burial ground where 300 former slaves were buried
New York officials are taking action to protect a historic Elmhurst burial ground containing the remains of many former slaves.
New York officials are taking action to protect a historic Elmhurst burial ground containing the remains of many former slaves.