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Attorney General Matthew Platkin announced charges against 26 people for their roles in a violent drug trafficking organization operating in Newark, New Jersey.

A Staten Island priest shares his memories of friendship and decades-long bond with Pope Francis. FOX 5 NY's Meredith Gorman reports.

With the passing of Pope Francis, the College of Cardinals is preparing for one of the Catholic Church?s most sacred and solemn traditions: the conclave to elect a new pope. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses is looking at some of the potential candidates.

Funeral arrangements have been set for Pope Francis, history?s first Latin American pope from Argentina, who died early Monday. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the details.

Airbnb is spending big in New York politics, backing candidates who support easing restrictions on short-term rentals. The company?s Super PAC, ?Affordable New York,? has $5 million to spend across the state?including more than $80,000 to support the campaign of Ty Hankerson, the current chief of staff to City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams. Adams, who is running for mayor, is sponsoring legislation that would loosen rules on Airbnb. Critics, including the Hotel Association of New York City, argue the company skirts regulations and worsens the city?s affordable housing crisis. FOX 5?s Linda Schmidt reports.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is pressuring Governor Kathy Hochul to shut down New York City's congestion pricing gantries or face major federal funding cuts. The new ultimatum, issued by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, sets a deadline of May 21 and threatens penalties for noncompliance just one week later.

A Jewish couple from Long Island, Gary and Meredith Krupp, have become some of the Catholic Church?s closest allies?knighted by three popes and recognized for their decades of work promoting interfaith unity. Through their nonprofit, Pave the Way Foundation, the Krupps have helped bridge gaps between Judaism and Catholicism by sharing historical documents, dispelling religious myths, and meeting with Church leaders?including Pope Francis, whom they met five times. FOX 5?s Michelle Ross sat down with the couple as they mourned the pope?s passing and reflected on his warmth, humility, and global message of peace.

With the passing of Pope Francis, the College of Cardinals is preparing for one of the Catholic Church?s most sacred and solemn traditions: the conclave to elect a new pope. From the destruction of the papal ring to the white smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel, each step is rooted in centuries-old ritual. In this report, Fox 5?s Teresa Priolo breaks down what happens when a pope dies, how a new pontiff is chosen, and what the Church might look for in its next leader?moderate, conservative, or something new entirely.

With the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church now turns toward choosing his successor. What qualities will cardinals be looking for in the next pope? And could New York?s own Cardinal Dolan be a contender? Father Bryan Massingale, a professor of theological ethics at Fordham University, joins us to break down what defined Pope Francis? legacy, how the Church may evolve next, and whether an American pope is realistic.

From tourists to longtime New Yorkers, crowds gathered at St. Patrick?s Cathedral in Midtown Manhattan to mourn the death of Pope Francis and reflect on his message of peace, humility, and unity. Fifth Avenue was filled with people lighting candles and offering prayers for the man many called ?the People?s Pope.? FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers has the story.

Pope Francis, the first Latin American and Jesuit pontiff, has died at 88 following a stroke that led to heart failure, according to the Vatican. Mourners gathered in St. Peter?s Square just hours after he was last seen giving an Easter blessing. Known for his humility, advocacy for the marginalized, and progressive stance on church reform, Pope Francis leaves behind a legacy of compassion and change. FOX 5's Sharon Crowley reports.

Pope Francis has died at age 88. The Vatican says the cause of death was a stroke that put him into a coma and led to heart failure. History?s first Latin American pontiff charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated many conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change.

Three people are dead, and another is in critical condition, after a fire at a home in Queens, the FDNY said.