Man accused of killing EMT deemed unfit for trial
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An emotional day in court for the family and colleagues of EMT Lt. Alison Russo, who was fatally stabbed while on duty in Queens in 2022. FOX 5 NY?s Michelle Ross reports from Queens Criminal Court, where attorneys revealed that two county doctors have deemed the suspect, Peter Zisopoulos, unfit to stand trial.

Key witness testifies in Weinstein retrial
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A key prosecution witness took the stand in Harvey Weinstein?s sex crimes retrial, testifying about staying in contact with the former movie mogul despite alleged disturbing behavior. FOX 5 NY?s Lisa Evers reports from the courtroom as Miriam Haley, who previously testified during Weinstein?s first trial, returns to relive the events she says were traumatic but necessary to share in pursuit of justice.

Weinstein back in court for sexual assault retrial
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FOX 5's Lisa Evers outside the courthouse on day eight of Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault retrial.

Hochul's state budget deal announced
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Gov. Hochul's state budget includes a school cellphone ban, inflation refund checks and $77 million in funding for continued subway patrols. FOX 5's Morgan McKay shares more.

Trump's impact in 100 days
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FOX 5's Antwan Lewis reviews how both Americans feel about President Trump's first 100 days into his second term.

MTA to replace turnstiles with sliding glass doors
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The MTA is planning on replacing turnstiles with modern gates in 20 NYC subway stations later this year.

Search for missing Nassau County legislature candidate
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Police on Long Island are asking for the public's help finding a Democratic candidate for the Nassau County legislature who's been missing for nearly a week.

Trump marks first 100 days of 2nd term
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President Donald Trump's second term in office is now hitting its first 100 days. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the details.

Budget deal includes ban on cellphones in schools
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a tentative agreement on New York?s $254 billion state budget, nearly a month after the April 1 deadline. The plan includes major investments in public safety, transportation, and new regulations for students. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the story.

Florida woman uses bag of cookies to escape bear attack near home

A Florida woman and her little dog were charged by a bear while out for a walk in Sanford. With no time to think, Kristen Savage used a bag of cookies to save their lives.

New York lawmakers push 'Super Speeder' bill
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After the tragic deaths of a mother and her two daughters in Brooklyn, New York lawmakers are pushing a new ?Super Speeder? bill that would force drivers with multiple speeding violations to install technology that prevents them from exceeding the speed limit. FOX 5 NY?s Linda Schmidt reports

Ultra-processed foods tied to 124K premature deaths in U.S.
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A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine finds a strong link between ultra-processed foods and early death, estimating they contributed to 124,000 premature deaths in the U.S. in 2018 alone. FOX 5 NY?s Duarte Geraldino reports.

Is New York City?s nightlife getting sleepy?
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New York City has long been known as the city that never sleeps ? but some say its nightlife is slowing down. FOX 5 NY?s Meredith Gorman reports on the challenges bar owners face, why some residents say the late-night scene feels sleepier, and why city officials insist nightlife is still alive and well.

Bronx Zoo welcomes rare King Vulture chick
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The Bronx Zoo is celebrating a major milestone ? the hatching of a rare king vulture chick, the first in over five decades. FOX 5 NY?s Meredith Gorman shows how zookeepers are using handmade puppets to hand-feed the chick, preventing it from imprinting on humans.

LI teen's AI calorie app rakes in millions
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A Long Island teenager is shaking up the tech and fitness world with an AI-powered calorie tracking app that's on pace to earn $30 million this year. FOX 5 NY?s Jodi Goldberg introduces Zach Yadegari, the 18-year-old CEO of Cal AI, which uses artificial intelligence to scan food and estimate nutritional content.

Amazon’s Project Kuiper launches first full batch of satellites from Florida

Amazon’s Project Kuiper launched its first full batch of satellites from Florida using a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket. The rokcet lifted off just after 7 p.m., from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral.