FOX 5 News Update - Newark Mayor Ras Baraka released, Sheridan Hotel imploded
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In this Good Day Weekend news update, we take a look at Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's release after he was arrested at a federal immigration center he was protesting and a potential strike looming from NJ Transit Engineers.

Politics Unusual - Andrea Stewart-Cousins on NY State Budget, income cap for legislators delayed again
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On this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5's Morgan McKay speaks with State Senate Majority leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins about the New York State budget, and breaks down two budget items that will impact lawmakers and their campaigns with Rachel Fauss of Reinvent Albany.

LI lawncare company uses robotic mowers
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A Long Island entrepreneur is shaking up the landscaping industry with a quiet, eco-friendly twist. Kevin Boodram, a former law student, founded Serenity Lawncare?an all-electric landscaping company using robotic mowers that drastically reduce noise and pollution. FOX 5?s Jodi Goldberg has the story.

Adams meets with Trump amid release of case files
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Mayor Eric Adams met with President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., just hours before federal prosecutors unsealed hundreds of pages from his now-dismissed corruption case. The documents, more than 1,700 pages long, provide an unprecedented look into the investigation ? including unredacted warrants for Adams' seized cellphones. The charges were dropped earlier this year, but the case continues to spark debate. FOX 5?s Morgan McKay reports.

How you can outsmart airline delays this summer
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Newark Liberty International Airport is facing a perfect storm of problems this summer?from severe weather to aging radar systems to a shortage of air traffic controllers. FOX 5's Michelle Ross speaks with travel expert Pauline Frommer and former air traffic controller Jordan Morales about what travelers can expect, and how to minimize disruptions.

Newark airport delays soar
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Travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport are facing major delays, with average wait times now topping 4.5 hours. A combination of weather, ongoing runway construction, and a growing air traffic controller shortage has left the airport struggling to maintain operations. FOX 5 NY's Meredith Gorman has the story.

Mayor Ras Baraka arrested at ICE facility
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A federal prosecutor says the mayor of Newark, New Jersey, has been arrested at a federal immigration detention center whose opening he has been protesting. Alina Habba is interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey. She said on the social platform X that Ras Baraka committed trespass and ignored warnings from Homeland Security personnel to leave Delaney Hall.

NY News Update - Radar goes out again at Newark Airport, Pope Leo XIV celebrates first mass
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In this NY News Update, we look at the news that air traffic controllers lost radar Friday morning for second time in two weeks and Pope Leo XIV celebrating his first Mass as leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

Newark mayor arrested during ICE facility protest
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Newark Mayor and New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Ras Baraka was arrested during a protest at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center.

Timberwolves fan ejected after racist comments toward Draymond Green reported

A fan was ejected from Target Center and another left on their own Thursday night after “racially charged comments" were made toward Draymond Green during the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves-Golden State Warriors game.

Portillo's unveils new sandwich named after Pope Leo XIV

Portillo’s is paying tribute to the historic election of Pope Leo XIV — the first American pope and a Chicago native — with a limited-time sandwich.

More radar issues at Newark airport
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Air traffic controllers directing planes into Newark Liberty International Airport lost their radar Friday morning, the second time in two weeks. FOX 5 NY's Meredith Gorman has the story.

Jury selection delayed in Diddy's trial: What's next?
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The final stage of jury selection for the racketeering and sex-trafficking trial of hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was postponed until early next week, right before opening arguments begin, a federal judge decided on Friday. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross has the details.

New York City reacts to first American pope
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Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, delivered a speech and prayer on Thursday before his inauguration at St. Peter's Square. FOX 5 NY's Hayley Fixler has reaction from New York City.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first mass as pontiff
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Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first on Friday morning as pontiff. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the details.

Peruvian community in Paterson celebrates Pope Leo XIV?s election
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Catholics across the world are celebrating the election of Pope Leo XIV ? the first American and naturalized Peruvian pontiff. But for one community in Paterson, New Jersey, the moment is deeply personal. FOX 5?s Jessica Formoso reports from Little Lima, where the Peruvian-American community is rejoicing over the new pope's strong ties to Peru. Before becoming pontiff, Pope Leo XIV ? born in Chicago ? served as Archbishop of Chiclayo and spent years as a missionary in the South American country.