NY News Update - Request to drop election interference case against Trump, new NYPD commissioner
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In this NY News Update, we look at federal prosecutors moving to abandon two criminal cases against Donald Trump, Jessica Tisch being sworn in as the newest Comissioner of the New York City Police Department, and talks of a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in the Middle East.

Menendez brothers appear at court hearing on Monday: What you need to know

Erik and Lyle Menendez, the brothers convicted of murdering their parents in 1989 when they were 18 and 21, were sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. In a dramatic turn of events, the brothers, now in their 50s, could be freed.

Jessica Tisch sworn in as new NYPD commissioner
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Jessica Tisch was sworn in on Monday morning by NYC Mayor Eric Adams as the new NYPD commissioner. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay has the story.

2 Minnesota turkeys pardoned by President Joe Biden

Two turkeys named Peach and Blossom from Minnesota have been pardoned by President Joe Biden. 

TD Jakes improving after health scare, family says

The family of Bishop TD Jakes shared an update after Jakes had a "slight health incident" during his Sunday sermon.

Background checks into Trump's nominees?
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Some of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks could be held up because of a battle over background checks. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the details.

Tisch to be sworn in as new NYPD commissioner
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams is set to swear in Jessica Tisch as the new NYPD commissioner. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the details.

NYC weather forecast
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FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente has your Thanksgiving week weather forecast.

Calling for help with brush fires
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We usually see them out west, but several parts of the tristate area battled a series of wildfires. Just recently, New York City faced its first drought warning in more than two decades. A statewide burn ban will also be in effect until Nov. 30. Brush fires ripped through some of the city?s major parks like Prospect, Van Courtlandt, and Inwood Hill. An 18-year-old parks department employee tragically died in the Orange County fire. All of this led to the FDNY launching its first ever Brush Fire Task Force. FOX 5 NY?s Michelle Ross explains Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is now calling on Washington to step up.

Trump cabinet picks spark controversy
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President-elect Trump has wasted no time selecting his cabinet, but not without controversy. Some democrats are sounding the alarm saying many of these picks were not vetted properly. FOX 5 NY?s Stephanie Bertni has the details and how republicans are responding.

Record Thanksgiving travel expected this year
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We?re just days away from Thanksgiving and a record number of Americans are expected to travel this holiday season. AAA says the peak travel period begins Tuesday. FOX 5 NY?s Meredith Gorman reports.

Bishop T.D. Jakes suffers 'health incident' during Sunday service

During Sunday service on Nov. 24, 2024, Bishop T.D. Jakes suffered an apparent medical emergency at the end of a service, during a prayer.

Woman killed after jumping from car on LIE
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A woman was killed after jumping out of a moving car on the Long Island Expressway on Saturday, police said.

Brooklyn turkey giveaway with Busta Rhymes
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In Brooklyn, people are giving thanks while giving food to those in need this holiday season and one of the borough's most famed hip-hop artists, Busta Rhymes, joined in on the celebration. FOX 5 NY's Meredith Gorman has the story.

Tourist slashed in Midtown
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A tourist from Italy was slashed while walking the streets in Midtown on Saturday, police said.

Giving to those in need, Times Square slashing: FOX 5 Weekend Update
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In this weekend update, police are searching for the suspect who slashed a tourist in Midtown on Saturday. Plus, Brooklyn held a event giving food to those in need with special performances by Busta Rhymes.

Vigil held for Manhattan stabbing victim
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The family of Angel Lata Landi, one of three victims in a Manhattan stabbing spree, held an emotional vigil at the site where the construction worker was killed. FOX 5's Jessica Formoso has the story.

New airline rules in time for Thanksgiving
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Holiday travel season is here, and millions are heading to the nation?s airports, including New York?s LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark. This Thanksgiving, the TSA expects to screen a record 18.3 million passengers. But air traffic controller shortages and weather delays could cause disruptions. FOX 5's Duarte Geraldino has the story.

Winter storm blasts NY, NJ
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More than a foot of snow fell in parts of Upstate New York and northeastern Pennsylvania as a potent early-season snowstorm blasted the Northeast with snow and beneficial rain.