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Rents continue to be at an all time high in New York City with an average cost of $4,500 a month for a one-bedroom apartment. Market analysts say this makes the Big Apple the most expensive place in the U.S. to rent. So before you sign a lease, experts say to do some research and know your rights. Founder and CEO of "Open Igloo" Allia Mohamed is here to tell us more about her new startup aiming to bring transparency to the apartment hunting process.

An Astoria restaurant has just been crowned the best new restaurant in the entire country by USA Today. FOX 5 NY?s Jessica Formoso takes us to Tootles and French and shows us what makes it so special.

NJ Transit riders say they've noticed more crowded trains this week, and some are blaming the beginning of congestion pricing in New York City for the extra riders. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en reports live from Penn Station.

If you?ve thought your phone hasn?t been working as well over the past few days, you aren?t the only one. Cold weather and modern technology tend to not be the best combination. FOX 5 NY?s Jodi Goldberg spoke with a tech expert about the issues this can create and what you can do to avoid getting ?freezed? out.

If you're taking a taxi or Uber in the congestion pricing zone, the rules aren?t exactly the same as they are for drivers. FOX 5 NY?s Richard Giacovas breaks down what you should know before you call your next ride.

Sebastian Zapeta, the man accused of setting a woman on fire inside a New York City subway told detectives, ?Oh, damn, that?s me,? when he saw video of the attack but said he couldn?t remember anything, according to a transcript released Tuesday. He has pled not guilty to charges of murder and arson.

Jimmy Carter's state funeral has moved to Washington after observances in his native Georgia. The 39th president's remains left the Carter Presidential Center on Tuesday morning and flew to the Washington area aboard Special Air Mission 39. The Carter family and former president arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, with a motorcade following to the U.S. Navy Memorial. Carter's flag-draped casket was transferred to a horse-drawn caisson for his final journey to the Capitol.

Federal prosecutors said they have uncovered "additional criminal conduct" in the investigation into NYC Mayor Eric Adams. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay has the latest from city hall.

In this NY News Update, we look at the arctic weather that has brought freezing temperatures to the tri-state area and Sebastian Zapeta pleading not guilty to murder and arson charges for allegedly setting a woman on fire on the New York City subway.

Two people were found dead inside a JetBlue plane's landing gear compartment after the aircraft departed from JFK Airport and landed in Florida, authorities said. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas has the story.

The suspect accused of setting a woman on fire on the subway last month was back in court to plead ?not guilty? just a short time ago. FOX 5 NY?s Michelle Ross has the details from the courtroom.

A high school student in the Bronx won the 31st Annual Armory Hispanic Games over the weekend. FOX 5 NY's Jennifer Williams talked to standout athlete Nicholos Sealey.

President-elect Donald Trump was thwarted in his bid to indefinitely postpone this week?s sentencing in his hush money case while he appeals a ruling that upheld the verdict and put him on course to be the first president to take office convicted of crimes. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the details.

Tuesday is the second day of the workweek of congestion pricing in New York City. How's it going so far? FOX 5 NY's Hayley Fixler has the story.

New York City officials say subway crime is down, despite several recent high-profile violent incidents. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the details.

New York State?s new "Forfeit After Four" law permanently revokes licenses for drivers with four DWI convictions. While some see it as progress, advocates say it?s still not enough. FOX 5's Jodi Goldberg has the story.

An extended stretch of brutal cold is on the way courtesy of an arctic outbreak. These frigid temperatures are expected to remain in place across the eastern half of the country for at least the next two weeks.