Pope Francis' body moved to St. Peter's Basilica
The public was invited to pay their final respects to Pope Francis at St. Peter?s Basilica. Francis? body will lie in state in the basilica until Saturday?s funeral and burial. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the story.
The public was invited to pay their final respects to Pope Francis at St. Peter?s Basilica. Francis? body will lie in state in the basilica until Saturday?s funeral and burial. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the story.
NJ wildfire update: Where is it still burning?
A fast-moving wildfire burning in Ocean County, New Jersey has forced thousands of evacuations and consumed nearly 9,000 acres.
A fast-moving wildfire burning in Ocean County, New Jersey has forced thousands of evacuations and consumed nearly 9,000 acres.
NJ wildfire update: Smoke forecast for NYC area
FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente has the latest details on the wildfire in Ocean County, NJ, as well as the smoke forecast for the NYC area.
FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente has the latest details on the wildfire in Ocean County, NJ, as well as the smoke forecast for the NYC area.
Thousands evacuated as NJ wildfire spreads
A fast-moving wildfire in Ocean and Lacey Townships in Ocean County, New Jersey, has burned 3,200 acres, forced the evacuation of thousands of residents, caused power outages, and shut down major roadways.
A fast-moving wildfire in Ocean and Lacey Townships in Ocean County, New Jersey, has burned 3,200 acres, forced the evacuation of thousands of residents, caused power outages, and shut down major roadways.
5.3 million in default as U.S. resumes federal student loan collections
The Trump administration is set to resume involuntary student loan collections as early as May 5, ending a five-year pause in collection efforts that began during the pandemic. According to the Department of Education, borrowers in default may face wage garnishment, withheld tax refunds, and even reduced Social Security income. FOX 5?s Kendall Green breaks down what this means for student loan holders and what financial experts recommend doing now to avoid collections.
The Trump administration is set to resume involuntary student loan collections as early as May 5, ending a five-year pause in collection efforts that began during the pandemic. According to the Department of Education, borrowers in default may face wage garnishment, withheld tax refunds, and even reduced Social Security income. FOX 5?s Kendall Green breaks down what this means for student loan holders and what financial experts recommend doing now to avoid collections.
Advocates protest NJ city's homeless law
Tensions ran high at Summit City Hall as the city council debated Ordinance 11-8-71, which would restrict camping, sleeping, or storing belongings in public spaces?with penalties of up to $2,000 in fines or 90 days in jail. As FOX 5?s Jessica Formoso reports, more than 100 people packed the meeting, with advocates rallying outside in protest.
Tensions ran high at Summit City Hall as the city council debated Ordinance 11-8-71, which would restrict camping, sleeping, or storing belongings in public spaces?with penalties of up to $2,000 in fines or 90 days in jail. As FOX 5?s Jessica Formoso reports, more than 100 people packed the meeting, with advocates rallying outside in protest.
3,200-acre wildfire forces evacuations in NJ
A fast-moving wildfire is burning through Ocean and Lacey Townships in Ocean County, New Jersey, destroying thousands of acres and forcing evacuations and widespread road closures. According to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, the Jones Road Wildfire has scorched 3,200 acres and is just 5% contained as of Tuesday evening.
A fast-moving wildfire is burning through Ocean and Lacey Townships in Ocean County, New Jersey, destroying thousands of acres and forcing evacuations and widespread road closures. According to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, the Jones Road Wildfire has scorched 3,200 acres and is just 5% contained as of Tuesday evening.
Lori Vallow Daybell murder conspiracy trial: 'Doomsday Mom' found guilty
The jury reached the guilty verdict in the case just one day after both sides made their closing arguments in court.
The jury reached the guilty verdict in the case just one day after both sides made their closing arguments in court.
Wildfire burning in New Jersey
A major wildfire burning in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area in Barnegat Township, New Jersey, has spread across 1,200 acres, forced multiple evacuations, and shut down portions of the Garden State Parkway.
A major wildfire burning in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area in Barnegat Township, New Jersey, has spread across 1,200 acres, forced multiple evacuations, and shut down portions of the Garden State Parkway.
NJ company turns trash into trendy tote bags
In honor of Earth Day, FOX 5?s Stephanie Bertini takes us inside TerraCycle, a private recycling company based in Trenton, New Jersey, that?s turning trash into treasure. From vintage U.S. postal bags transformed into tote bags to juice boxes melted down into lunch boxes, the company is redefining what waste can become.
In honor of Earth Day, FOX 5?s Stephanie Bertini takes us inside TerraCycle, a private recycling company based in Trenton, New Jersey, that?s turning trash into treasure. From vintage U.S. postal bags transformed into tote bags to juice boxes melted down into lunch boxes, the company is redefining what waste can become.
FDA to ban 8 artificial food dyes by 2027
U.S. health officials are planning to ban eight synthetic food dyes commonly found in everything from cereal to gummy bears, as part of a major new initiative to remove petroleum-based chemicals from the American food supply.
U.S. health officials are planning to ban eight synthetic food dyes commonly found in everything from cereal to gummy bears, as part of a major new initiative to remove petroleum-based chemicals from the American food supply.
ADL reports record spike in antisemitic incidents
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) says antisemitic incidents across the United States hit an all-time high in 2023?with more than 10% of those cases reported in New York City. In its newly released annual report, the ADL recorded 1,437 antisemitic incidents in New York State alone, surpassing the previous record set the year before. Many of these occurred in public places and on college campuses. The ADL says the biggest spike followed the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks in Israel, with more than half of the nationwide incidents tied to Israel-related rhetoric.
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) says antisemitic incidents across the United States hit an all-time high in 2023?with more than 10% of those cases reported in New York City. In its newly released annual report, the ADL recorded 1,437 antisemitic incidents in New York State alone, surpassing the previous record set the year before. Many of these occurred in public places and on college campuses. The ADL says the biggest spike followed the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks in Israel, with more than half of the nationwide incidents tied to Israel-related rhetoric.
Trump weighs in on Massapequa school mascot fight
The Massapequa School District on Long Island is at the center of a growing national controversy after President Trump voiced support for its effort to keep the ?Chiefs? mascot. The former president posted on Truth Social, calling on the U.S. Secretary of Education to ?fight for the people of Massapequa,? and calling the push to change the name ?ridiculous.? FOX 5?s Jodi Goldberg has the full story.
The Massapequa School District on Long Island is at the center of a growing national controversy after President Trump voiced support for its effort to keep the ?Chiefs? mascot. The former president posted on Truth Social, calling on the U.S. Secretary of Education to ?fight for the people of Massapequa,? and calling the push to change the name ?ridiculous.? FOX 5?s Jodi Goldberg has the full story.
3 prosecutors quit DoJ over Mayor Adams case
Three federal prosecutors have resigned from the U.S. Justice Department after claiming they were pressured to admit wrongdoing over their involvement in the now-dismissed corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Three federal prosecutors have resigned from the U.S. Justice Department after claiming they were pressured to admit wrongdoing over their involvement in the now-dismissed corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Cuomo accused of lying to Congress
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo?now the frontrunner in the New York City mayoral race?is facing renewed legal scrutiny over his handling of nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo?now the frontrunner in the New York City mayoral race?is facing renewed legal scrutiny over his handling of nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jury selected for Harvey Weinstein trial
Opening statements are set to begin on Wednesday after a dayslong selection process yielded a seven-woman, five-man jury and five alternate jurors by Monday.
Opening statements are set to begin on Wednesday after a dayslong selection process yielded a seven-woman, five-man jury and five alternate jurors by Monday.
Public viewing of Pope Francis begins in Vatican
Pope Francis is being mourned around the world?and in New York?as his body lies in state ahead of Saturday?s funeral at the Vatican. Cardinals and dignitaries, including President Trump and Prince William, are expected to attend. The Holy Father will be moved to St. Peter?s Basilica for public viewing beginning tomorrow. FOX 5's Sharon Crowley and Lisa Evers report.
Pope Francis is being mourned around the world?and in New York?as his body lies in state ahead of Saturday?s funeral at the Vatican. Cardinals and dignitaries, including President Trump and Prince William, are expected to attend. The Holy Father will be moved to St. Peter?s Basilica for public viewing beginning tomorrow. FOX 5's Sharon Crowley and Lisa Evers report.
NY News Update - Funeral arrangements for Pope Francis, Feds set May 21 deadline for ending congestion pricing
In this NY News Update, we look at the latest news on the funeral arrangements for Pope Francis, a jury being selected in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial, and more.
In this NY News Update, we look at the latest news on the funeral arrangements for Pope Francis, a jury being selected in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial, and more.
DUI driver crashes into deputy’s cruiser: MCSO
A Manatee County sheriff's deputy is doing OK after an alleged drunk driver crashed into him.
A Manatee County sheriff's deputy is doing OK after an alleged drunk driver crashed into him.
Mass honors Pope Francis at St. Patrick?s Cathedral
A mass honoring Pope Francis was held at St. Patrick?s Cathedral. Cardinal Timothy Dolan led the service.
A mass honoring Pope Francis was held at St. Patrick?s Cathedral. Cardinal Timothy Dolan led the service.