Social Security launches new online tools for disability claims

The Social Security Administration has expanded its my Social Security online services with new tools designed to simplify the disability claims process.

WATCH: Pres. Trump announces expanded ratepayer protection pledge on AI data centers
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President Trump announced continued progress in his administration's efforts to lower utility rates amid the construction of new data centers in American communities. The lower rates come as part of a voluntary ratepayer protection pledge. July 23, 2026.

Wellness Equity Alliance CEO on cyclosporiasis outbreak: "This is unprecedented"
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Dr. Tyler Evans, New York City's chief medical officer during the COVID crisis, discusses precautions you can take amid the nationwide spike in cyclosporiasis cases.

Ex-Secret Service agent talks current terror threat environment
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FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers discusses the state of today's current terror threat environment with ex-Secret Service agent Tim Miller.

Queens road rage attack: Driver stabbed with meat cleaver, suspect sought
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Police are searching for a suspect after an apparent road rage incident in College Point, Queens, escalated into a meat cleaver attack. A 47-year-old man was stabbed multiple times and hospitalized in stable condition. The NYPD is also investigating a separate double stabbing in Manhattan’s Theater District.

Ozone Park honors Queens soldier killed in attack on Jordan air base
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Family, friends and neighbors gathered in Ozone Park to honor 28-year-old Army Sgt. Angel Rampersad, who the Pentagon says was killed in an enemy attack on an air base in Jordan. Her mother said she was proud of her daughter’s service, while the community plans a vigil Monday evening.

Can't log in? Microsoft outage hits Teams, Outlook and more

A widespread Microsoft outage is disrupting access to several websites and applications on Thursday morning.

Man stabbed with meat cleaver after collision in Queens, sources say
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A dispute over a motor vehicle collision escalated into violence involving a meat cleaver in Queens, sources told FOX 5 NY. Dan Bowens has more. 

Nancy Guthrie video may have been erased after FBI kept out for days, director says

FBI Director Kash Patel says the four-day delay before his agency was allowed into the Nancy Guthrie abduction case likely cost investigators crucial Nest camera footage that was on the verge of permanent deletion.

New video shows man lighting fire outside 26 Federal Plaza
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New surveillance footage shows the moment an alleged arsonist started a fire outside 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan, prosecutors said. 

NYC Legionnaires’ outbreak: 84 cases, 5 deaths as bacteria found in 51 cooling towers
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New York City officials say live Legionella bacteria was found in 51 cooling towers at 50 Upper East Side buildings. The outbreak has sickened 84 people, hospitalized seven and been linked to five deaths, while Mayor Zohran Mamdani responds to criticism of the city’s handling of the public health emergency.

2 men stabbed in Theater District, NYPD says
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The NYPD is searching for two male suspects after two men were hurt in an overnight stabbing on 8th Avenue and 46th Street in Midtown.

Queens mourns soldier killed in Iranian attack as U.S. strikes continue
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Family members and neighbors in Ozone Park are mourning 28-year-old Sgt. Angel Rampersad, who the military says was killed in an Iranian attack in Jordan. Her death comes as U.S. forces complete a 12th consecutive night of strikes against targets in Iran.

Madison police: Officer shoots, killed man armed with knife

A Madison police officer shot and killed a man, who the department said was armed with a knife, on Wednesday afternoon, July 22.

4 tornadoes touched down in the Tri-State, NWS confirms
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The National Weather Service has confirmed that four tornadoes touched down in the Tri-State area during Tuesday's severe weather. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas is covering the story.

Restaurants change menus after Cyclospora outbreak
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FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo speaks to a restaurant owner about his decision to revamp the menu in response to the recent Cyclospora outbreak.