American Corporate Partners: The program that helps mentor veterans
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With Veterans Day on Tuesday, people are wondering how they can help give back to the men and women of our armed forces. FOX 5 NY’s Steve Lacy shows us the program that allows people to mentor veterans looking to transition from the military to the corporate world.

Gov't shutdown nears end after Senate advances procedural vote
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The Senate on Sunday moved to end the government shutdown after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to move forward without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, sparking anger among colleagues who insist Americans want them to keep fighting. FOX 5 NY's Hayley Fixler has the details.

NYC winter weather outlook, snow total predictions
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With New York City expected to see the first real glimpse of winter this week, FOX 5 NY's Nick Gregory is sharing his 2025-2026 outlook for the season, including the potential for a nor'easter and his snow total predictions.

SNAP benefits in limbo: Locals struggle to buy groceries
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Hours after Gov. Kathy Hochul announced food benefits for New Yorkers would go back out this weekend, the Supreme Court blocked full SNAP payments. The status of the benefits is still unclear.

1,000+ flights canceled, delays across the U.S.
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The FAA's flight cuts have impacted Newark, LaGuardia and JFK airports. On Saturday hundreds of flights were canceled or delayed at Newark alone.

Rod Wave arrested in Atlanta on drug and weapons charges

Atlanta police arrested rapper Rod Wave, also known as Rodarius Green, on multiple drug and weapon charges Friday

Politics Unusual: Mamdani Transition Team Co-Chair Maria Torres-Springer; Rep. Gottheimer
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In this week's episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay sits down with Mayor Adams' former First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer, who is now a co-chair of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition team, to discuss the role of any transition team. Also, a conversation with Rep. Josh Gottheimer.

Helicopter flights from Manhattan to Westchester launch next month
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Blade is debuting a new commuter route between Manhattan and Westchester County Airport on December 1, cutting travel time from over 90 minutes to just 12. Seats start at $125 with a Blade commuter pass, offering travelers a faster, and far more scenic, way to skip rush-hour gridlock and reach the suburbs by air.

Central Park’s new fall foliage map shows where leaves are peaking right now
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The Central Park Conservancy has launched an interactive map that highlights the best leaf-peeping spots across the park, from the North Woods to the Mall and Literary Walk. Updated daily by arborists, the tool shows which trees are at their peak color and even what hues to expect, helping New Yorkers catch the park’s fleeting fall magic before it’s gone.

Dodgers' Alex Vesia, wife share devastating update about their family

On Oct. 23, just one day before Game 1 of the World Series, the Dodgers announced that Alex Vesia would be tending to a "deeply personal family matter."

Upper East Side residents fume over noisy boiler truck heating empty building
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A quiet Upper East Side block has turned into a construction zone nightmare, all because of one enormous, noisy boiler truck parked on East 65th Street. What started as a temporary fix to heat a mostly vacant apartment building has dragged on for months, and residents say they’ve had enough. FOX 5 NY's Duarte Geraldino has the latest.

Parents rally to stop sale of beloved New Rochelle athletic fields
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In New Rochelle, outrage is growing as city officials consider selling two longtime public athletic fields to a private developer. Parents, coaches, and residents gathered at Flowers Park, one of the sites in question, to demand the city halt what they call a “profit over community” plan. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovis has the details.

As SNAP crisis deepens, food lines grow across New York City
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With the federal shutdown stalling SNAP benefits for nearly 1.8 million New Yorkers, community groups are stepping up to fill the gap. At a free food distribution event in Ridgewood, Queens, volunteers with Phoenix Car and Limo gathered thousands of pounds of fresh produce, canned goods, and essentials for more than 1,000 residents. Families, including young children, waited patiently as neighbors worked to keep spirits high amid the chill. FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis has the latest.

Could Elise Stefanik’s Trump-backed campaign shake up New York’s race for governor?
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Backed by President Donald Trump and 56 GOP county chairs, Stefanik vowed to “put New Yorkers first” while slamming Hochul’s leadership on taxes, housing, and crime. Hochul’s campaign quickly fired back, labeling Stefanik a “Trump sellout” in a dueling ad war that erupted within hours. The race, already drawing national attention, marks the GOP’s strongest bid for statewide office in two decades — and could reshape New York’s political landscape heading into 2026. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay has the latest.

Democrats pitch new plan to reopen government as shutdown pain spreads
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With the government shutdown stretching into the weekend, signs of movement are finally emerging on Capitol Hill. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer unveiled a proposal to fund the government at current levels and extend health care subsidies for a year, a plan Republicans have yet to embrace. Meanwhile, millions are already feeling the strain, from delayed SNAP benefits to anxious travelers facing flight cuts. In New York, Governor Kathy Hochul stepped in late Friday to ensure full SNAP payments for November, offering a brief reprieve amid growing national frustration. FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley has the details.

Travelers on edge as shutdown threatens to cut more flights nationwide
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As the government shutdown drags on, anxious passengers at Newark Airport are bracing for more disruptions. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that flight reductions could double to 20% if the stalemate continues. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the latest.