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FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the latest on what the candidates had to say.

Crowds poured out of Yankee Stadium as the team’s playoff hopes slipped away in Game 4 against the Blue Jays. What began as a night of high energy and belief ended in heartbreak, with fans calling for major changes after another early exit. FOX 5 NY’s Richard Giacovas reports.

Police say 25-year-old David Mazariegos confessed to killing Nicola Tanzi in an unprovoked attack at the Jay Street–Metrotech station. Officers tracked him down using an NYPD emergency alert and sources say he was found with a samurai sword and the victim’s credit cards. FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley has the latest.

A fast-moving fire tore through a Bronx apartment, injuring 12 people, including nine children and trapping three brothers inside. Good Samaritans climbed a fire escape and pulled two of the children to safety before firefighters rescued the third. FOX 5 NY’s Jessica Formoso reports.

Asaf Romirowsky, executive director of Scholars for Peace in the Middle East, says the agreement marks a breakthrough driven by U.S., Turkish, and Qatari pressure, calling it a “phenomenal feat” that could finally bring hostages home and reshape Gaza’s future.

In a major breakthrough announced by President Trump, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a first-phase peace deal that could end the years-long war. The agreement calls for the release of all 20 living hostages in Gaza and an initial withdrawal of Israeli troops. Both sides confirmed the plan, which also includes aid access and prisoner exchanges, marking what Netanyahu called an “historic achievement” toward lasting peace in the Middle East. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the latest.

In the November election, voters will not only choose the next mayor of New York City, but also decide on important ballot proposals, comptroller, public advocate, and all 51 city council seats. NY Assembly member Harvey Epstein, who is now running for City Council District 2, will talk with S.E. about his switch from a state seat to potentially a city seat; the mayor's race; the issues most important to him, and the future of the Democratic Party in NY and beyond. S.E. is also joined by Chris Sommerfeldt, Senior City Hall Reporter for the New York Daily News to break down the latest headlines from the NYC Mayoral campaign trail.

More than four decades after her adoption, Kate Saar learned she was one of thousands of Chilean babies taken from their mothers and sold overseas under Augusto Pinochet’s regime. Her search for the truth led to an emotional reunion with the mother she never knew. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has the story.

A New York Yankees fan says his ALDS tickets suddenly vanished from his Ticketmaster account hours before game time — and it wasn’t just tonight’s game. The issue left him scrambling to figure out whether he’d be able to attend, even after paying for his seats well in advance. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en has this exclusive story.

When New Yorkers head to the polls next month, they’ll weigh in on more than just the mayor’s race — six ballot proposals will also shape the city’s future. The measures range from expanding affordable housing and simplifying zoning reviews to approving an Olympic sports complex upstate, giving voters a say on key development and infrastructure changes. FOX 5 NY’s Antoine Lewis has the details.

Dolly Parton is easing fans’ worries, saying she’s “doing okay” after her sister’s public plea for prayers sparked concern about her health. Meanwhile, actor Jeremy Allen White opens up about playing Bruce Springsteen in Deliver Me From Nowhere, a new biopic exploring the music legend’s darker, more vulnerable side. Good Night New York's Ryan Kristafer sits down with the cast.

Police say a man was brutally beaten to death inside a busy Brooklyn subway station in broad daylight, as horrified commuters looked on. A suspect was arrested hours later in Times Square thanks to citywide alerts sent to officers’ phones. FOX 5 NY’s Sharon Crowley has the latest.

NYC mayoral candidates clashed at a Crain’s Business Forum, trading jabs over public transit, education, and housing as Zohran Mamdani made headlines for promoting his “Fast and Free Buses” plan. Former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa also pitched their visions for the city ahead of next week’s first debate — FOX 5 NY’s Morgan McKay has the latest.

The government shutdown has now crossed the one-week mark, with no clear path to reopening. Senate Democrats blocked a GOP-backed funding bill for the sixth time, while tensions flared on Capitol Hill in a heated exchange between New York Representatives Hakeem Jeffries and Mike Lawler. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the latest.