U-Haul driver crashes into cars, sidewalk structures in Midtown, injures 4
Four people were injured after an 86-year-old U-Haul driver crashed into several structures on the sidewalk in Midtown earlier today, Oct. 21.
Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter accused of sending death threats to Rep. Jeffries
A Jan. 6 rioter that was pardoned by President Donald Trump has been accused of sending death threats to Representative Hakeem Jeffries. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en has the details.
Judge extends block of Illinois National Guard deployment until Supreme Court ruling
A federal judge has agreed to extend indefinitely a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a final ruling or until this goes to trial on merit.
Rep. Jeffries receives death threats; update on infant abandoned in Penn Station | News Block
In this FOX 5 News Block, Representative Hakeem Jeffries has allegedly received death threats from a man who was convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6. Also, police have identified a person of interest in the case of an abandoned infant that was found in Penn Station.
Lawmakers in several states pursuing property tax reform measures
As property taxes continue to climb across the country, lawmakers in Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas are looking for ways to provide property tax relief to homeowners, while Montana has established property tax relief.
FDA issues recall of several brands of pet food due to salmonella risk
Pet food company Foodynamics is voluntarily recalling several brands of its dog and cat products due to possible salmonella contamination.
Man killed in Jersey City police-involved shooting
A man is dead after a police-involved shooting in Jersey City.
Police identify person of interest after newborn found inside Penn Station
The NYPD has identified a person of interest wanted for questioning in connection with a newborn baby girl that was found abandoned inside Manhattan’s Penn Station. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest details.
Sliwa staying in NYC mayoral race: 'I'm not dropping out'
The New York City mayoral candidates are preparing for the second debate of the general election race on Wednesday. It comes as a new poll reveals a much closer race if Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa drops out. FOX 5 NY’s Robert Moses has the latest details.
Record number of NYC students faced homelessness last school year, report finds
In an interview with FOX 5 NY’s Stephanie Bertini, a Bronx mother living in a city shelter described the emotional toll of losing her longtime home after rent became unaffordable.
Man with gun arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta airport after making threats
Billy Joe Cagle was arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after police said he threatened to “shoot up" the terminal.
Thieves scale Louvre facade, steal Napoleon-era jewels in four minutes
The suspects escaped on motorcycles, sparking a massive manhunt across Paris. Authorities say the jewels may be broken apart and sold if not recovered soon. The Louvre remains closed as police investigate and tourists are turned away. FOX 5 NY’s Sharon Crowley has the latest on the stunning heist.
Rip Michaels talks surviving heart failure, needing transplant, new comedy special
Comedian Rip Michaels was set to perform at the Apollo when he suffered a massive heart attack, leaving his heart working at just 17%. After two years in and out of hospitals, the MTV alum says faith and laughter saved his life. Now awaiting a heart transplant, he’s sharing his story and strength in Did I Go Too Far?, premiering Oct. 28 on Tubi and YouTube.
Massive AWS outage disrupts major apps and services worldwide | Latest
The issue, traced to AWS’s Northern Virginia data center, marked one of the largest internet service interruptions since last summer’s CrowdStrike incident. While experts say the outage wasn’t linked to a cyberattack, they warn of growing reliance on a few key cloud providers. FOX 5 NY’s Arthur Chen has the latest on how the outage unfolded and its global impact.
NYC mayoral poll: What happens in a Mamdani, Cuomo match up?
A new poll shows Zoran Mamdani maintaining a strong lead in the mayoral race — but if Curtis Sliwa were to drop out, the numbers suggest a potential dead heat between Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo. With early voting set to begin Saturday and older voters poised to play a key role, both campaigns are ramping up efforts. FOX 5 NY’s Linda Schmidt has the latest from the campaign trail.
No tricks, just treats: Costumed pups take over Tompkins Square Park
The East Village went to the dogs this weekend as hundreds of pups, and their proud owners, hit Tompkins Square Park for the 35th annual Halloween Dog Parade, showing off creative costumes and plenty of wagging tails. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini has the recap.
Second Debate Looms in NYC Race | Battleground NYC full episode #59: Oct 20, 2025
As the candidates prepare for the second general election debate this week in the race for NYC Mayor, how are they preparing and also making their last pitches to voters? Morgan McKay, a political reporter with FOX 5 New York. joins host S.E. Cupp to discuss this and the latest headlines from the campaign trail. S.E. is also joined by Pete Sikora, who runs the Super PAC Livable Future, a PAC supporting Zohran Mamdani, a PAC targeting voters in parts of the Bronx and Brooklyn.
Central Park loop redesign
Central Park's six-mile loop is getting a facelift as part of a city plan to give walkers more space and quiet the long-standing battle between pedestrians and cyclists. Gothamist's Liam Quigley explains.
George Santos vows redemption after Trump commutes prison sentence
Former Congressman George Santos is speaking out just days after President Trump commuted his 87-month prison sentence. Santos, who pleaded guilty to fraud and identity theft, says he’s seeking redemption and plans to advocate for prison reform and mentorship for at-risk youth. FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg reports.
From Phish concert to fired: Meet ‘The Baklava Guy’
Fired from his job and low on cash, Roy Donk sold baklava as a joke outside a Phish show. Now, “The Baklava Guy” is a festival favorite with fansm, including Phish frontman Trey Anastasio—and a booming pastry business. FOX 5 NY’s Kendall Green reports.