Tisch, Mamdani differ on cause of spikes in NYC crime
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Zohran Mamdani blames the pandemic on a spike in New York City crime, where NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch points to changes to bail laws made when Andrew Cuomo was governor. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the story.

Queens house fire investigated as double homicide
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The NYPD is searching for a man in connection with a house fire in Queens. Two people were found dead inside the home. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest details.

Queens house fire kills 2, investigators probe cause
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A fast-moving blaze tore through a nearly century-old home in the Bellerose section of Queens, claiming the lives of two people. The fire broke out around 3 p.m. on 254th Street near 87th Drive, and neighbors say flames spread rapidly. Investigators are still working to determine whether an explosion or a sudden fire sparked the tragedy. FOX 5 NY's Duarte Gerldino has the latest.

Court blocks ICE office on Rikers Island, dealing blow to Adams and Trump
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A New York Supreme Court judge has ruled that Mayor Eric Adams? order allowing ICE to open an office inside Rikers Island was illegal. The move, supported by former President Trump, aimed to expand federal access to the jail complex, but city officials say the court?s decision won?t change their focus on prosecuting violent gangs.

Fatal Ukrainian refugee stabbing fuels debate on crime in US cities

Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death on a Charlotte, N.C. light rail train last month, an unprovoked attack that President Trump appears to be using to further exemplify the "need" for federal troops to be deployed in other large cities, like in D.C.

?Twin Towers Legacy? documentary honors fallen NYPD detective through his sons? service
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A new documentary tells the story of Joe Viggiano, an NYPD detective killed on 9/11, and how his three sons are carrying on his legacy by serving as police officers and a Marine. Director Robert Port and Joe Viggiano Jr. join to share the powerful journey of resilience, family, and sacrifice.

The News Block
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Live news and weather from the FOX 5 team

NJ man breakdances at town hall in protest of tax hike: WATCH

WATCH: A Cranford, NJ, candidate breakdanced and moonwalked through a town hall meeting before pressing officials on a $900 tax hike.

WATCH: ?Interpretive dance? protest at Cranford tax meeting
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A Cranford, NJ, council candidate went viral after video showed him breakdancing at a town hall before questioning a \$900 tax hike.

Body recovered after car goes over Grand Canyon rim

The body of a Colorado man was found about 300 feet below the rim near the South Kaibab Trailhead on Sept. 7, National Park Service officials said.

Dacara Thompson murder case: Hugo Hernandez-Mendez held without bail

The man accused of killing 19-year-old Dacara Thompson will remain behind bars after appearing in court Monday. Thompson was reported missing on August 23 and wasn’t found until nearly two weeks later, when her body was discovered in Anne Arundel County.

Officials decry Trump post threatening Chicago with deportations
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President Donald Trump appeared to threaten the city of Chicago with deportations on a post on Truth Social in which he used an AI-generated parody of a war movie. The post received strong criticism from elected officials at the local and state level. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest details.

Sinkhole opens up on Saw Mill River Parkway
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A sinkhole opened up on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Westchester County, closing a portion of the highway. SkyFOX was over the scene.

Driver killed after crashing alleged stolen vehicle
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A driver was killed following a high-speed crash caught on camera in Brooklyn. The NYPD is investigating if the vehicle was stolen. FOX 5 NY's Hayley Fixler has the details.

Texas convenience store sells winning Powerball ticket, winning half of $1.8B jackpot

A single winning Powerball ticket for the $1.8 billion jackpot was sold in Fredericksburg, Texas, and will split the prize with another winner from Missouri.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he's not running for president in 2028

During an appearance on NBC News' "Meet the Press" on Sunday, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said he's ruling out running for president in 2028, after months of speculation.

Here's a breakdown on Gen-Z dating terms
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FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green spoke to NYC's young and old about the state of dating today.