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Members of the public held a rally in opposition to the potential casino coming to Times Square on Aug. 13. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas has the latest. to sound off on a potential casino coming to the heart of Time Square on

FOX 5 NY's Natasha Verma and Bianca Peters sit down with stand-up comedian Zakir Khan, who is making comedy history by performing the first stand-up show at Madison Square Garden completely in Hindi.

Particularly due to the rise of TikTok "sounds," older songs are finding new life on social media. FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green reports.

The National Guard is now on duty in Washington, D.C. FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis has the details.

FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay provides the latest on the New York City mayoral race, including a key endorsement for New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Alaska's capital has ordered residents to evacuate following summer glacial flooding, known as glacial lake outburst floods. FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente has the story.

The White House is conducting a review of the Smithsonian's museum exhibitions ahead of America?s 250th anniversary to ensure they align with President Trump's view of the country's history in what Democrats are calling an authoritarian move. FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley reports.

In this FOX 5 NY News Block, political reporter Morgan McKay goes over the latest developments of the New York City mayoral race, including an endorsement from former New York Governor David Paterson for current Mayor Eric Adams.

National Guard troops are now on duty in Washington, D.C. after President Donald Trump declared a public safety emergency in the nation's capital. FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis has the latest.

The Siena Research Institute's latest poll shows Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani with nearly a 20-point lead over current runner up, former governor Andrew Cuomo. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay has the latest.

An animal rescuer is being hailed a hero after climbing up to rescue an iguana that was stranded on power lines. According to a local moms group, a few neighbors spotted the iguana in Plainview and turned to the community for assistance. An animal rescuer, John Debacker, responded to the call and was able to bring the iguana down to safety.

The blaze broke out around 1:51 a.m., with video from the scene showing the vessels engulfed in flames.

Witnesses describe a chaotic and traumatic scene, with one car reportedly speeding through a stop sign before slamming into a food truck.

Mayor Eric Adams is set to receive a major endorsement from former New York Gov. David Paterson as he faces a tough reelection battle. A new Siena College poll places Adams in a distant fourth behind Zoran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa, sparking fresh political sparring and campaign drama at City Hall. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the latest.

Mayor Eric Adams says New York City doesn?t need National Guard intervention, insisting the NYPD is equipped to handle public safety. Adams urged the federal government to help fight crime by enacting stricter gun legislation, particularly to keep firearms away from dangerous individuals and those with mental health issues. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest.

Officials say water pressure is returning however the boil water advisory remains in place.