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As the number of Catholic priests continues to decline across the United States, Saint Joseph's Seminary in Yonkers is working to reverse the trend. FOX 5?s Sharon Crowley reports on how the seminary?once home to more than 200 seminarians and now down to 75?is training the next generation of clergy, many of whom come from abroad.

A sewage spill on Long Island has led to environmental warnings and a shellfish ban in Port Jefferson Harbor. Officials say more than 30,000 gallons of partially treated sewage were discharged into the harbor due to a UV disinfection system malfunction at the Port Jefferson Sewage Treatment Plant.

Jury selection began Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York. The last time a New York jury sat in judgment of Weinstein, the ex-movie studio boss was convicted of rape and sentenced to 23 years in prison. But New York?s highest court overturned that conviction.

Another Palestinian activist and Columbia University student has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Mohsen Mahdawi, a legal permanent resident and outspoken organizer of pro-Palestinian student protests, was taken into custody during what was supposed to be a naturalization interview in Vermont.

The New York City Council is suing Mayor Eric Adams over his executive order allowing federal immigration officials to return to Rikers Island. The lawsuit, filed Thursday, accuses the mayor of abusing his power and participating in a "corrupt bargain" with the Trump administration.

In this NY News Update, we take a look at jury selection beginning in the trial of disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, Harvard University defying demands from the Trump administration, and a look inside the Peeps factory ahead of Easter.

A Palestinian student at Columbia University was arrested, with lawyers claiming the Trump administration is looking to remove him from the country. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas has the latest.

Jury selection is underway for Harvey Weinstein retrial in New York. FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers with the latest.

Ready or not! FOX 5 NY's Christal Young takes to the streets to ask people about Tax Day.

A new plant-based gel to stop bleeding on contact is getting ready for launch nationwide.

There are new concerns about CT scans and their potential link to increased cancer risk. FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo with the details.

The New York City Department of Transportation is cracking down on obscure license plates citywide. FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green with the details.

The moon may be miles away from the earth, but at one Long Island church, you can get much closer to it. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg with the details.

A Palestinian man who led protests against the war in Gaza as a student at Columbia University was arrested at a Vermont immigration office where he expected to be interviewed about finalizing his U.S. citizenship, his attorneys said. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the story.

A judge has denied bail for Cody Balmer, the man accused of setting fire to the Pennsylvania governor's mansion.

Tax Day is here! And to ease the stress of getting your finances in order, several restaurants are offering free food deals to help make the day a bit easier.