Hochul declares state of emergency as SNAP funding faces shutdown threat

Governor Kathy Hochul is declaring a state of emergency as federal funding cuts threaten to halt SNAP benefits for millions of New Yorkers this weekend. The state is committing $106 million to food banks and meal programs, enough for 56 million meals, as pantries report record demand. FOX 5 NY's Hayley Fixler has the latest.

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Myrtle Wombat: Brooklyn 'soup-easy'

It looks like your typical corner store from the outside, but Myrtle Wombat in Brooklyn is anything but ordinary. FOX 5 NY's Meredith Gorman speaks with the owner of the store.

Hurricane Melissa leaves dozens dead across Caribbean

Hurricane Melissa is back over open water and is barreling toward the Bahamas. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt recounts the damage that befell Jamaica and Cuba due to the storm, and FOX 5 NY's Nick Gregory provides us with a look at where the storm could be headed.

Allyn Rose: From Miss D.C. to breast cancer advocate

Former Miss D.C. Allyn Rose tells her story as the first woman with a mastectomy to model for Sports Illustrated. FOX 5 NY's Bianca Peters asks her how women can be proactive about their health during breast cancer awareness month.