Southport residents fight power line project they say threatens historic homes | Exclusive
Homeowners in Southport and Fairfield are pushing back against United Illuminating’s $280 million plan to build 100-foot transmission poles along the Metro-North line, a project they fear could cut through homes and landmarks. The company says the rebuild is necessary, but residents call it unfair and are rallying to stop it. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovis has the story.
Homeowners in Southport and Fairfield are pushing back against United Illuminating’s $280 million plan to build 100-foot transmission poles along the Metro-North line, a project they fear could cut through homes and landmarks. The company says the rebuild is necessary, but residents call it unfair and are rallying to stop it. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovis has the story.
Trump executive order Q&A | FULL VIDEO
President Trump answers questions from the press during an executive order signing on Oct. 6.
President Trump answers questions from the press during an executive order signing on Oct. 6.
Trump signs order paving way for U.S. takeover of TikTok amid national security concerns
President Trump has signed an executive order clearing the path for a deal that would transfer majority ownership of TikTok to American investors. Chris Dessi, founder of Torque AI, an artificial intelligence marketing agency for small businesses, says the move is a vital step for national security as control of TikTok’s algorithm determines what information reaches millions of Americans.
President Trump has signed an executive order clearing the path for a deal that would transfer majority ownership of TikTok to American investors. Chris Dessi, founder of Torque AI, an artificial intelligence marketing agency for small businesses, says the move is a vital step for national security as control of TikTok’s algorithm determines what information reaches millions of Americans.
Peace talks begin in Egypt as Israel-Hamas war nears two-year mark
Officials from Israel, Egypt, and Qatar are holding indirect talks at an Egyptian resort to discuss a U.S.-brokered peace plan spearheaded by President Trump. The proposal would see Hamas disarmed and relinquish control of Gaza in exchange for the release of remaining hostages — 20 of whom are believed to be alive. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the latest.
Officials from Israel, Egypt, and Qatar are holding indirect talks at an Egyptian resort to discuss a U.S.-brokered peace plan spearheaded by President Trump. The proposal would see Hamas disarmed and relinquish control of Gaza in exchange for the release of remaining hostages — 20 of whom are believed to be alive. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the latest.
Free Buses, Big Votes? | Battleground NYC full episode #49: Oct 6, 2025
Will the promise of big buses be possible if Mamdani is elected to office? S.E. Cupp is joined by Betsy Plum, executive director of Rider's Alliance, an "organization fighting for better transit for all New Yorkers," to discuss the importance of transportation for New York City voters and their endorsement of Zohran Mamdani. S.E. is also joined by Lisa Evers, a reporter for FOX News, to discuss the latest updates from the NYC Mayoral campaign trail.
Will the promise of big buses be possible if Mamdani is elected to office? S.E. Cupp is joined by Betsy Plum, executive director of Rider's Alliance, an "organization fighting for better transit for all New Yorkers," to discuss the importance of transportation for New York City voters and their endorsement of Zohran Mamdani. S.E. is also joined by Lisa Evers, a reporter for FOX News, to discuss the latest updates from the NYC Mayoral campaign trail.
Air traffic controllers distracted by missed pay amid sixth day of government shutdown
Transportation Secretary Duffy says financial stress is taking a toll on air traffic controllers, who are working without pay during the ongoing government shutdown. During a visit to Newark Airport, he warned that mounting money worries could lead to fatigue and safety concerns as essential workers juggle jobs like ridesharing to make ends meet. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini has the latest.
Transportation Secretary Duffy says financial stress is taking a toll on air traffic controllers, who are working without pay during the ongoing government shutdown. During a visit to Newark Airport, he warned that mounting money worries could lead to fatigue and safety concerns as essential workers juggle jobs like ridesharing to make ends meet. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini has the latest.
Aerospace tech company's space vehicle delivers cargo anywhere on Earth in under an hour
Aerospace and defense technology company Inversion has unveiled a new space-based delivery vehicle, Arc, that the company says can deliver cargo anywhere on Earth in under an hour.
Aerospace and defense technology company Inversion has unveiled a new space-based delivery vehicle, Arc, that the company says can deliver cargo anywhere on Earth in under an hour.
Secret NYC ranks the best of Little India, Queens
Bianca Peters welcomes Justine Golata to The Noon to discuss hidden gems of Little India, Queens.
Bianca Peters welcomes Justine Golata to The Noon to discuss hidden gems of Little India, Queens.
Former Jets' QB Mark Sanchez now facing felony battery charges
Authorities in Indianapolis say former NFL quarterback and FOX Sports analyst Mark Sanchez now faces a level 5 felony battery charge, which has a 1 to 6 year sentence, after he was involved in an altercation over the weekend with a 69-year-old man. FOX 5 NY's Meredith Gorman has the latest details.
Authorities in Indianapolis say former NFL quarterback and FOX Sports analyst Mark Sanchez now faces a level 5 felony battery charge, which has a 1 to 6 year sentence, after he was involved in an altercation over the weekend with a 69-year-old man. FOX 5 NY's Meredith Gorman has the latest details.
American Airlines ditches bag sizers at airport boarding gates
American Airlines has removed bag sizers at its boarding gates across the U.S. meaning fliers won’t have to squeeze their bags inside the metal contraptions to make sure their bag will fit in the overhead compartment.
American Airlines has removed bag sizers at its boarding gates across the U.S. meaning fliers won’t have to squeeze their bags inside the metal contraptions to make sure their bag will fit in the overhead compartment.
Military families turn to food pantries as government shut down continues
Food pantries near U.S. military bases are seeing an increase in families seeking assistance.
Food pantries near U.S. military bases are seeing an increase in families seeking assistance.
How Siberian snow could trigger a harsher winter in NYC
Winter weather this year in NYC could have an extra chill, and it's all because of snow in Siberia. FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente explains.
Winter weather this year in NYC could have an extra chill, and it's all because of snow in Siberia. FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente explains.
Government shutdown enters 6th day: Details
Negotiations to reopen the federal government seem to be making no progress, as the government remains shut down. FOX 5 NY’s Briella Tomassetti has the latest details.
Negotiations to reopen the federal government seem to be making no progress, as the government remains shut down. FOX 5 NY’s Briella Tomassetti has the latest details.
Cuomo responds to Mamdani photo controversy
New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is facing criticism for photos taken over the summer when he visited Uganda. FOX 5 NY’s Robert Moses has the latest details.
New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is facing criticism for photos taken over the summer when he visited Uganda. FOX 5 NY’s Robert Moses has the latest details.
Israeli, Hamas officials to meet on US peace plan for Gaza
Israeli and Hamas officials are set to meet on Monday in hopes of ending the war in Gaza and returning the 48 hostages still held by Hamas. FOX 5 NY’s Hayley Fixler has the latest details.
Israeli and Hamas officials are set to meet on Monday in hopes of ending the war in Gaza and returning the 48 hostages still held by Hamas. FOX 5 NY’s Hayley Fixler has the latest details.
NYPD officer shoots, kills armed suspect during domestic call in East Flatbush
An officer-involved shooting in East Flatbush this morning resulted in a suspect's death after a confrontation with police. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini reports.
An officer-involved shooting in East Flatbush this morning resulted in a suspect's death after a confrontation with police. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini reports.
2 Chicago suspects charged after cars used to impede agents, leading to shooting
Two people are facing charges, accused of using cars to ram and block federal agents on Chicago’s Southwest Side on Saturday.
Two people are facing charges, accused of using cars to ram and block federal agents on Chicago’s Southwest Side on Saturday.
Strong storms rip through Brooklyn
Fox 5 NY's Sharon Crowley reports live from Bensonhurst.
Fox 5 NY's Sharon Crowley reports live from Bensonhurst.
NYC crime: 4-year-old grazed by bullet
Another spate of gun violence has left two people, including a 4-year-old, injured on the Upper West Side. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the details.
Another spate of gun violence has left two people, including a 4-year-old, injured on the Upper West Side. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the details.
Crane catches fire, partially collapses
A construction crane caught fire, and partially collapsed, in Hell?s Kitchen. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti is on scene with the latest.
A construction crane caught fire, and partially collapsed, in Hell?s Kitchen. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti is on scene with the latest.