Mamdani announces new street safety plans
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces plans to reimagine New York City's street safety blueprint with the goal of eliminating traffic deaths. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay has the details.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces plans to reimagine New York City's street safety blueprint with the goal of eliminating traffic deaths. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay has the details.
Kash Patel clashes with Senate Judiciary Committee over FBI policy
FBI Director Kash Patel engaged in a heated Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing regarding lowered agency hiring standards, mass personnel firings and agency involvement in 2020 election investigations. During the session, lawmakers clashed over election security strategies as well, with Democrats voicing sharp concerns over potential voter intimidation if federal agents are deployed to polling places.
FBI Director Kash Patel engaged in a heated Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing regarding lowered agency hiring standards, mass personnel firings and agency involvement in 2020 election investigations. During the session, lawmakers clashed over election security strategies as well, with Democrats voicing sharp concerns over potential voter intimidation if federal agents are deployed to polling places.
NYC council moves to limit screen time and AI in schools
The NYC Council Committee on Education and Oversight held a major hearing proposing strict limits on student screen time, gamified apps and elementary-level devices. The effort followed Mayor Mamdani's moratorium banning generative AI tools and ed-tech applications for K–8 students.
The NYC Council Committee on Education and Oversight held a major hearing proposing strict limits on student screen time, gamified apps and elementary-level devices. The effort followed Mayor Mamdani's moratorium banning generative AI tools and ed-tech applications for K–8 students.
Tesla Cybercab spotted in NYC
Tesla Cybercabs have been spotted in New York City. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini has more.
Tesla Cybercabs have been spotted in New York City. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini has more.
59-year-old woman found dead with head trauma in Brooklyn
A neighborhood is in shock after a 59-year-old woman was discovered dead with head trauma in her Brooklyn home. FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers breaks it all down.
A neighborhood is in shock after a 59-year-old woman was discovered dead with head trauma in her Brooklyn home. FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers breaks it all down.
Kennedy Center board votes to close venue after judge blocks plan to honor Trump: report
The Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees voted to close the iconic performing arts venue amid financial issues and an ongoing dispute over adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building, according to Associated Press reporting citing sources familiar with the vote.
The Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees voted to close the iconic performing arts venue amid financial issues and an ongoing dispute over adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building, according to Associated Press reporting citing sources familiar with the vote.
Video: Lightning strike halts Disney World monorail, temporarily strands passengers
A group of people spending the day at Walt Disney World in Florida had an extended ride aboard the theme park's iconic monorail after the track was reportedly hit by lightning during a round of thunderstorms, according to Storyful.
A group of people spending the day at Walt Disney World in Florida had an extended ride aboard the theme park's iconic monorail after the track was reportedly hit by lightning during a round of thunderstorms, according to Storyful.
New York City's iconic Carnegie Deli reopens after 2016 closure
NYC's legendary Carnegie Deli is officially back! FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas tours the brand new 7th Avenue location and steps behind the counter to slice up an iconic pastrami sandwich.
NYC's legendary Carnegie Deli is officially back! FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas tours the brand new 7th Avenue location and steps behind the counter to slice up an iconic pastrami sandwich.
NYPD investigating woman's death in Brooklyn home
A quiet, typically low-crime neighborhood in Bay Ridge is reeling after a 59-year-old woman was found dead in her apartment from severe head trauma.
A quiet, typically low-crime neighborhood in Bay Ridge is reeling after a 59-year-old woman was found dead in her apartment from severe head trauma.
59-year-old woman found dead with head trauma in Brooklyn home
Police are investigating after a 59-year-old woman was found dead with head trauma inside a Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, apartment complex on 79th Street. Officers responded to a 911 call for an aided person on Monday morning and found the victim unresponsive. EMS pronounced her dead at the scene.
Police are investigating after a 59-year-old woman was found dead with head trauma inside a Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, apartment complex on 79th Street. Officers responded to a 911 call for an aided person on Monday morning and found the victim unresponsive. EMS pronounced her dead at the scene.
NY student suspended for bringing coffee to class
On the first day of classes, senior Julie Kaputa received an in-school suspension after bringing a cup of coffee to her first-period class, violating a new restriction on outside food and drinks.
On the first day of classes, senior Julie Kaputa received an in-school suspension after bringing a cup of coffee to her first-period class, violating a new restriction on outside food and drinks.
EXCLUSIVE: NYC rape kit delays skyrocket in Bronx & Brooklyn
A FOX 5 investigation reveals an alarming surge in rape kit processing times across New York City, leaving sexual assault survivors waiting months—and sometimes up to a year—for critical DNA test results. FOX 5 NY's Kelly Kennedy reports.
A FOX 5 investigation reveals an alarming surge in rape kit processing times across New York City, leaving sexual assault survivors waiting months—and sometimes up to a year—for critical DNA test results. FOX 5 NY's Kelly Kennedy reports.
Super El Niño: What is it? What does it mean for NYC winter?
FOX 5 NY's Nick Gregory explains.
FOX 5 NY's Nick Gregory explains.
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour after 'Free Palestine' statements
Macklemore has been abruptly dropped from the remaining dates of Sheeran’s U.S. stadium tour following pro-Palestine remarks at a recent show.
Macklemore has been abruptly dropped from the remaining dates of Sheeran’s U.S. stadium tour following pro-Palestine remarks at a recent show.
Kenny Chesney to kick off 2027 stadium tour in Tampa
Country music icon Kenny Chesney is returning to stadium stages for his 19-market Original Vibe Room Tour 2027, kicking off April 24 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
Country music icon Kenny Chesney is returning to stadium stages for his 19-market Original Vibe Room Tour 2027, kicking off April 24 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
Manhattan DA seizes 12 AI deepfake pornography websites
In the largest takedown of its kind, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office says it seized a dozen websites focused on distributing illegal AI-generated deepfake porn. Authorities report that more than 1,200 victims—primarily female celebrities, politicians, athletes, and influencers—had their likenesses illegally altered using artificial intelligence. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso reports.
In the largest takedown of its kind, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office says it seized a dozen websites focused on distributing illegal AI-generated deepfake porn. Authorities report that more than 1,200 victims—primarily female celebrities, politicians, athletes, and influencers—had their likenesses illegally altered using artificial intelligence. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso reports.
"What is going on down there?": Bizarre NYC manhole trend continues
A strange trend has caught the attention of New Yorkers and the NYPD after at least five separate incidents of people crawling out of sewer manholes in the middle of the night. Recently, Queens residents said a mystery man emerged from a quiet residential street right across from a park. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt reports.
A strange trend has caught the attention of New Yorkers and the NYPD after at least five separate incidents of people crawling out of sewer manholes in the middle of the night. Recently, Queens residents said a mystery man emerged from a quiet residential street right across from a park. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt reports.
NYC Weather Forecast: September 15, 2026
FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the latest forecast.
FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the latest forecast.
Gavin Newsom says he won’t run for president if Kamala Harris runs in 2028
Gavin Newsom said he would not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris decides to run.
Gavin Newsom said he would not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris decides to run.
Mamdani, AG James suing federal gov. over green card crackdown
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Attorney General Letitia James announced earlier today they are suing the federal government over its new public charge rules. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Attorney General Letitia James announced earlier today they are suing the federal government over its new public charge rules. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.