Debris falls near George Washington Bridge entrance, injuring 1
A piece of debris fell onto the roadway near the entrance to the upper level of the George Washington Bridge, possibly striking a vehicle and injuring one person, according to FDNY. The person was taken to the hospital, but their condition was not immediately known. The incident happened near 179th Street and Wadsworth Avenue, close to where another large piece of debris fell last week on the Trans-Manhattan Expressway.
A piece of debris fell onto the roadway near the entrance to the upper level of the George Washington Bridge, possibly striking a vehicle and injuring one person, according to FDNY. The person was taken to the hospital, but their condition was not immediately known. The incident happened near 179th Street and Wadsworth Avenue, close to where another large piece of debris fell last week on the Trans-Manhattan Expressway.
LIRR strike deadline nears as MTA and unions continue talks
LIRR workers and the MTA are heading back to the bargaining table as a Saturday strike deadline approaches. The dispute centers on pay, with unions seeking a 5% raise in the fourth year of the contract while the MTA has offered 3%. A strike could shut down LIRR service and impact more than 300,000 daily commuters. Transit officials say a contingency plan would include limited peak-hour bus service from select Long Island stations to Queens, where riders would need to connect to the subway.
LIRR workers and the MTA are heading back to the bargaining table as a Saturday strike deadline approaches. The dispute centers on pay, with unions seeking a 5% raise in the fourth year of the contract while the MTA has offered 3%. A strike could shut down LIRR service and impact more than 300,000 daily commuters. Transit officials say a contingency plan would include limited peak-hour bus service from select Long Island stations to Queens, where riders would need to connect to the subway.
Mayor Mamdani unveils $124.7 billion NYC budget plan
Mayor Mamdani released his $124.7 billion New York City budget proposal for 2027, outlining investments in libraries, parks, public transit, education, child care, public safety, sanitation and mental health services. The plan avoids a proposed property tax hike and relies in part on state support, including a tax on second homes worth more than $5 million. Critics warn some parts of the plan could create fiscal challenges down the line, while the administration says the budget puts the city on firmer financial footing.
Mayor Mamdani released his $124.7 billion New York City budget proposal for 2027, outlining investments in libraries, parks, public transit, education, child care, public safety, sanitation and mental health services. The plan avoids a proposed property tax hike and relies in part on state support, including a tax on second homes worth more than $5 million. Critics warn some parts of the plan could create fiscal challenges down the line, while the administration says the budget puts the city on firmer financial footing.
11 survive small plane crash off Florida coast, near Melbourne: U.S. Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard on Tuesday assisted in the rescue of passengers after a small plane crashed about 80 miles off Melbourne, Florida.
The U.S. Coast Guard on Tuesday assisted in the rescue of passengers after a small plane crashed about 80 miles off Melbourne, Florida.
Tiffany Haddish's Georgia DUI: Motion claims speedy trial rights violated
Tiffany Haddish is asking a Georgia judge to dismiss her 2022 DUI case, claiming her constitutional right to a speedy trial was violated.
Tiffany Haddish is asking a Georgia judge to dismiss her 2022 DUI case, claiming her constitutional right to a speedy trial was violated.
Long Island students reflect on cellphone ban
FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg speaks to students and faculty of St. Anthony's High School about the school's cellphone ban.
FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg speaks to students and faculty of St. Anthony's High School about the school's cellphone ban.
Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies of brain tumor
Trailblazing NBA center and former Atlanta Hawk Jason Collins, who made history as the first openly gay active athlete in major North American professional sports, has died at 47 years old.
Trailblazing NBA center and former Atlanta Hawk Jason Collins, who made history as the first openly gay active athlete in major North American professional sports, has died at 47 years old.
'76 House believed to be America's oldest tavern
FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas explores what is supposedly the oldest tavern in the United States.
FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas explores what is supposedly the oldest tavern in the United States.
Hochul gives NYC extra $8B, closing budget gap
Gov. Kathy Hochul provided New York City with an additional $8 billion over the next two years to prevent Mayor Zohran Mamdani from needing to close the budget gap through other means. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.
Gov. Kathy Hochul provided New York City with an additional $8 billion over the next two years to prevent Mayor Zohran Mamdani from needing to close the budget gap through other means. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.
Kash Patel denies drinking claims; accuses senator of running $7K bar tab
During a Senate budget hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel and Senator Chris Van Hollen traded personal accusations of misconduct. After Van Hollen questioned him on reports of excessive drinking, Patel denied the allegations and countered with claims regarding the Senator’s $7,000 bar tab and a trip to El Salvador. The exchange ended with both men challenging each other to a side-by-side sobriety "audit test." Watch the full exchange.
During a Senate budget hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel and Senator Chris Van Hollen traded personal accusations of misconduct. After Van Hollen questioned him on reports of excessive drinking, Patel denied the allegations and countered with claims regarding the Senator’s $7,000 bar tab and a trip to El Salvador. The exchange ended with both men challenging each other to a side-by-side sobriety "audit test." Watch the full exchange.
2 NJ towns fight against proposed AI data centers
Communities in Andover and Kenilworth, New Jersey are pushing back against proposed AI data centers. One community meeting in Andover got so bad, that the mayor moved to outright ban AI data centers.
Communities in Andover and Kenilworth, New Jersey are pushing back against proposed AI data centers. One community meeting in Andover got so bad, that the mayor moved to outright ban AI data centers.
Gateway Tunnel construction reaches new milestone
Crews are beginning to dig the Gateway tunnel in North Bergen. The $16 billion project will link NJ Transit and Amtrack to New York's Penn Station.
Crews are beginning to dig the Gateway tunnel in North Bergen. The $16 billion project will link NJ Transit and Amtrack to New York's Penn Station.
FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with senator during hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel fires back after denying allegations of excessive drinking during a Senate hearing. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has more.
FBI Director Kash Patel fires back after denying allegations of excessive drinking during a Senate hearing. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has more.
How high could gas prices get as war with Iran continues?
As war with Iran continues and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, the price of gas in America hasn't stopped going up. Government data says inflation rising at the fastest pace in three years. Experts say, it could get worse.
As war with Iran continues and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, the price of gas in America hasn't stopped going up. Government data says inflation rising at the fastest pace in three years. Experts say, it could get worse.
Hantavirus in Minnesota: Officials monitor person who might have been exposed
Health officials say they are monitoring a Minnesota resident after possible exposure to hantavirus abroad.
Health officials say they are monitoring a Minnesota resident after possible exposure to hantavirus abroad.
FULL: Mamdani NYC budget announcement
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani holds a press conference to address the current state of the city's budget situation.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani holds a press conference to address the current state of the city's budget situation.
Three King County, WA residents monitored for rare Andes hantavirus
Three King County residents are being monitored after possible exposure to Andes hantavirus linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship.
Three King County residents are being monitored after possible exposure to Andes hantavirus linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship.
3 New Yorkers evacuated from hantavirus cruise ship
Three passengers of the cruise ship connected to a potential hantavirus outbreak are New York state residents.
Three passengers of the cruise ship connected to a potential hantavirus outbreak are New York state residents.
1-year-old boy dies after fire erupts in Bronx apartment building
A baby has died and two other small children are fighting for their lives after a fire engulfed an apartment building in the Bronx.
A baby has died and two other small children are fighting for their lives after a fire engulfed an apartment building in the Bronx.
President Trump considers suspending federal gas tax
President Trump said he would suspend the federal gas tax for "a period of time" as gas prices continue to rise across the country.
President Trump said he would suspend the federal gas tax for "a period of time" as gas prices continue to rise across the country.