Police investigate 16-year-old shot and killed in Queens
When police arrived at the scene, they found a 16-year-old boy unconscious and unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the torso. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the new details.
When police arrived at the scene, they found a 16-year-old boy unconscious and unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the torso. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the new details.
Could paper bags return to NJ stores?
Could paper bags be making a comeback in New Jersey? With the 2025 governor?s race heating up, Democratic candidate Rep. Josh Gottheimer says he?d bring paper bags back to big box stores?for a small fee?if elected. The state?s current ban on both plastic and paper bags in large supermarkets has been in effect since 2022. FOX 5?s Richard Giacovas has the story.
Could paper bags be making a comeback in New Jersey? With the 2025 governor?s race heating up, Democratic candidate Rep. Josh Gottheimer says he?d bring paper bags back to big box stores?for a small fee?if elected. The state?s current ban on both plastic and paper bags in large supermarkets has been in effect since 2022. FOX 5?s Richard Giacovas has the story.
NYC to start fining for not composting
Starting April 1, the New York City Department of Sanitation will begin issuing fines to property owners who fail to comply with the city's new mandatory composting law. The program, which has been phased in since 2022, applies citywide and targets buildings of all sizes. FOX 5?s Jessica Formoso reports from Forest Hills on how enforcement will work, the size of the fines, and how residents are reacting.
Starting April 1, the New York City Department of Sanitation will begin issuing fines to property owners who fail to comply with the city's new mandatory composting law. The program, which has been phased in since 2022, applies citywide and targets buildings of all sizes. FOX 5?s Jessica Formoso reports from Forest Hills on how enforcement will work, the size of the fines, and how residents are reacting.
Woman accused of holding stepson captive appears in court
Kimberly Sullivan, the Connecticut woman facing disturbing allegations of imprisoning her stepson for more than 20 years, appeared in a Waterbury courtroom, charged with kidnapping and cruelty. FOX 5's Sharon Crowley reports.
Kimberly Sullivan, the Connecticut woman facing disturbing allegations of imprisoning her stepson for more than 20 years, appeared in a Waterbury courtroom, charged with kidnapping and cruelty. FOX 5's Sharon Crowley reports.
Queens students speak with NASA astronauts on ISS
Students at Richmond Hill High School in Queens got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: speaking directly with NASA astronauts currently aboard the International Space Station. FOX 5's Meredith Gorman has the full story.
Students at Richmond Hill High School in Queens got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: speaking directly with NASA astronauts currently aboard the International Space Station. FOX 5's Meredith Gorman has the full story.
TikTok ban looms as U.S. deadline nears
The clock is running out for TikTok in the United States. The Chinese-owned social media giant, operated by ByteDance, has until April 5 to finalize a deal to transfer U.S. ownership ? or face a nationwide ban. Lawmakers from both parties have cited national security concerns, claiming China may be using the app to spy on millions of American users.
The clock is running out for TikTok in the United States. The Chinese-owned social media giant, operated by ByteDance, has until April 5 to finalize a deal to transfer U.S. ownership ? or face a nationwide ban. Lawmakers from both parties have cited national security concerns, claiming China may be using the app to spy on millions of American users.
NY extends CDPAP deadline amid payment concerns
A new 30-day grace period has been added to New York State?s April 1 deadline for families enrolled in CDPAP ? the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program ? which lets patients hire their own home caregivers. FOX 5's Richard Giacovas looks at the growing concerns over the transition to a new payment provider.
A new 30-day grace period has been added to New York State?s April 1 deadline for families enrolled in CDPAP ? the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program ? which lets patients hire their own home caregivers. FOX 5's Richard Giacovas looks at the growing concerns over the transition to a new payment provider.
NYC Council passes new scaffolding rules
Scaffolding ? or sidewalk sheds ? are everywhere in New York City, but new legislation could soon change that. The New York City Council has passed a new package of bills aimed at reducing the amount of time scaffolding stays up and improving safety and aesthetics. FOX 5's Morgan McKay breaks it down.
Scaffolding ? or sidewalk sheds ? are everywhere in New York City, but new legislation could soon change that. The New York City Council has passed a new package of bills aimed at reducing the amount of time scaffolding stays up and improving safety and aesthetics. FOX 5's Morgan McKay breaks it down.
Why are cars crashing into buildings on Long Island?
It's a growing ? and dangerous ? trend across Long Island: cars crashing directly into buildings. In this FOX 5 exclusive, reporter Jodi Goldberg investigates a startling pattern of car vs. building accidents, including one SUV that slammed into the same Chinese food restaurant in Farmingdale twice in just over a year.
It's a growing ? and dangerous ? trend across Long Island: cars crashing directly into buildings. In this FOX 5 exclusive, reporter Jodi Goldberg investigates a startling pattern of car vs. building accidents, including one SUV that slammed into the same Chinese food restaurant in Farmingdale twice in just over a year.
PBS, NPR under fire in heated Capitol Hill hearing
PBS and NPR are at the center of a fiery debate in Washington after a congressional hearing questioned whether the two public media giants deserve continued federal funding. The ?Anti-American Airwaves? hearing, led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, accused the networks of promoting a liberal agenda through children?s programming and public messaging. Democrats pushed back, defending the educational and nonpartisan mission of public broadcasting. FOX 5?s Teresa Priolo reports on the sharp exchanges, the political stakes, and what this could mean for the future of shows like Sesame Street, Daniel Tiger, and local public radio across America.
PBS and NPR are at the center of a fiery debate in Washington after a congressional hearing questioned whether the two public media giants deserve continued federal funding. The ?Anti-American Airwaves? hearing, led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, accused the networks of promoting a liberal agenda through children?s programming and public messaging. Democrats pushed back, defending the educational and nonpartisan mission of public broadcasting. FOX 5?s Teresa Priolo reports on the sharp exchanges, the political stakes, and what this could mean for the future of shows like Sesame Street, Daniel Tiger, and local public radio across America.
MTA Board meets over funding
The funding fight between the federal government and the MTA took center stage at a board meeting on Wednesday. FOX 5's Arthur Chi'en has the story.
The funding fight between the federal government and the MTA took center stage at a board meeting on Wednesday. FOX 5's Arthur Chi'en has the story.
Violent Queens home invasion nets $1.1M in jewelry
A family in Queens is reeling after a terrifying home invasion that left a mother and nanny tied up, with $1.1 million in luxury items stolen. The suspects, caught on security video, rushed into the Kew Gardens home while the nanny was bringing out the trash. Inside were three children, including a 6-year-old girl whose screams helped free her mother from a closet.
A family in Queens is reeling after a terrifying home invasion that left a mother and nanny tied up, with $1.1 million in luxury items stolen. The suspects, caught on security video, rushed into the Kew Gardens home while the nanny was bringing out the trash. Inside were three children, including a 6-year-old girl whose screams helped free her mother from a closet.
Signal chat leak reveals U.S. strikes in Yemen
The controversy over a journalist being mistakenly added to Signal group chat involving top U.S. national security officials is growing, after it was revealed that the chat showed the exact timing of American airstrikes in Yemen, including the launch of fighter jets and drone attacks. FOX 5's Linda Schmidt has the story.
The controversy over a journalist being mistakenly added to Signal group chat involving top U.S. national security officials is growing, after it was revealed that the chat showed the exact timing of American airstrikes in Yemen, including the launch of fighter jets and drone attacks. FOX 5's Linda Schmidt has the story.
Popular Phoenix yoga instructor goes missing after scheduled blind date
Friends and family are searching for Marcus Freiberger, a well-known yoga instructor from Phoenix's Melrose District. The 45-year-old has been missing for almost a month.
Friends and family are searching for Marcus Freiberger, a well-known yoga instructor from Phoenix's Melrose District. The 45-year-old has been missing for almost a month.
Celebrating Nowruz
Nowruz is the Iranian or Persian New Year. Historically, it has been observed by Iranian peoples, but is now celebrated by many ethnicities worldwide.
Nowruz is the Iranian or Persian New Year. Historically, it has been observed by Iranian peoples, but is now celebrated by many ethnicities worldwide.
Long Island has a problem: Cars crashing into buildings
Fire officials say they've seen an increase in these kind of incidents and that something needs to be done about it. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg explains.
Fire officials say they've seen an increase in these kind of incidents and that something needs to be done about it. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg explains.
The Atlantic releases the entire Signal chat showing Hegseth?s detailed attack plans against Houthis
The Atlantic on Wednesday released the entire Signal chat among senior national security officials, showing that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided the exact timings of warplane launches and when bombs would drop ? before the men and women flying those attacks against Yemen?s Houthis this month on behalf of the United States were airborne.
The Atlantic on Wednesday released the entire Signal chat among senior national security officials, showing that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided the exact timings of warplane launches and when bombs would drop ? before the men and women flying those attacks against Yemen?s Houthis this month on behalf of the United States were airborne.
Police search suspects accused of stealing $1M in goods from home
According to the NYPD, five unidentified individuals forced their way into a home near Mayfair Road and 116th Street at approximately 7:36 PM. They pushed a 53-year-old female resident to the ground and bound her, along with a 36-year-old woman, with tape.
According to the NYPD, five unidentified individuals forced their way into a home near Mayfair Road and 116th Street at approximately 7:36 PM. They pushed a 53-year-old female resident to the ground and bound her, along with a 36-year-old woman, with tape.
Jasmine Crockett's 'Hot Wheels' comment leads to censure resolution
U.S. Representative Randy Weber announced he has officially filed a censure resolution against Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas after she referred to Texas Governor Greg Abbott as "Governor Hot Wheels" and a "hot a-- mess" at the Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles dinner on March 22.
U.S. Representative Randy Weber announced he has officially filed a censure resolution against Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas after she referred to Texas Governor Greg Abbott as "Governor Hot Wheels" and a "hot a-- mess" at the Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles dinner on March 22.
Health expert explains severity of measles outbreak on Amtrak train
A person infected with the measles virus traveled on the Amtrak Northeast Regional 175 train, potentially exposing passengers in New York City.
A person infected with the measles virus traveled on the Amtrak Northeast Regional 175 train, potentially exposing passengers in New York City.