Family speaks after NYC kosher bakery owner's murder: 'The circumstances demand answers'
A family in Queens is seeking answers after the murder of a kosher bakery owner.
A family in Queens is seeking answers after the murder of a kosher bakery owner.
NYC Rent Guidelines Board approves rent freeze: What it means for tenants
New York City's rent guidelines board on Thursday night approved a two-year rent freeze for rent-stabilized apartments. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the latest details.
New York City's rent guidelines board on Thursday night approved a two-year rent freeze for rent-stabilized apartments. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the latest details.
Doctors warn rapid weight loss from popular medications can cause back pain
Over 30 million Americans are using medications like Wegovy and Ozempic, but surgeons say rapid muscle loss is causing an unexpected side effect: back pain.
Over 30 million Americans are using medications like Wegovy and Ozempic, but surgeons say rapid muscle loss is causing an unexpected side effect: back pain.
Lionel Richie falls ill mid-show, cuts St. Paul concert short on tour's opening night
Lionel Richie cut his performance short Thursday night after falling ill on stage during the opening stop of his latest tour with Earth, Wind and Fire at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul.
Lionel Richie cut his performance short Thursday night after falling ill on stage during the opening stop of his latest tour with Earth, Wind and Fire at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul.
Harlem resident says rent freeze feels like 'huge win'
FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas speaks with Amanda Willett, a Harlem resident, about the recently announced two-year rent freeze on rent-stabilized apartments in New York City.
FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas speaks with Amanda Willett, a Harlem resident, about the recently announced two-year rent freeze on rent-stabilized apartments in New York City.
2-year rent freeze officially passes in NYC
New York City's rent guidelines board has approved a two-year rent freeze for rent-stabilized apartments.
New York City's rent guidelines board has approved a two-year rent freeze for rent-stabilized apartments.
After nearly three decades, Fun Spot America closing Georgia park
Fun Spot America announced Thursday that its Georgia theme park will permanently shut down later this summer.
Fun Spot America announced Thursday that its Georgia theme park will permanently shut down later this summer.
'Upwelling' turns Long Island ocean water a rare, tropical turquoise
A rare natural phenomenon known as upwelling has temporarily transformed the Atlantic Ocean off Long Island into a vibrant, Caribbean-like turquoise. Consistent high winds are pushing away warm surface water and bringing up nutrient-rich, cold water from the deep ocean, triggering a bloom of microscopic algae that tints the water.
A rare natural phenomenon known as upwelling has temporarily transformed the Atlantic Ocean off Long Island into a vibrant, Caribbean-like turquoise. Consistent high winds are pushing away warm surface water and bringing up nutrient-rich, cold water from the deep ocean, triggering a bloom of microscopic algae that tints the water.
Tough summer job outlook for teens, young adults
FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini breaks it down.
FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini breaks it down.
Supreme Court allows ending of protected status for 356,000 Haitians and Syrians
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to permit the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for roughly 350,000 Haitian nationals and 6,000 Syrian nationals on Thursday. The decision clears a legal path for the potential detention and deportation of these individuals, stripping them of their lawful work authorization and protections.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to permit the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for roughly 350,000 Haitian nationals and 6,000 Syrian nationals on Thursday. The decision clears a legal path for the potential detention and deportation of these individuals, stripping them of their lawful work authorization and protections.
At least 188 dead after back-to-back earthquakes devastate northern Venezuela
Rescuers in northern Venezuela are urgently digging through the rubble of collapsed buildings after consecutive earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck less than a minute apart. The disaster has killed at least 188 people, injured over 1,500 and left hundreds more trapped beneath debris.
Rescuers in northern Venezuela are urgently digging through the rubble of collapsed buildings after consecutive earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck less than a minute apart. The disaster has killed at least 188 people, injured over 1,500 and left hundreds more trapped beneath debris.
Will NYC rent guidelines board freeze the rent?
FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley breaks it down.
FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley breaks it down.
Flight from Newark forced to divert after pilot's mid-flight medical emergency
A routine flight out of Newark took an unexpected detour after a sudden mid-flight emergency.
A routine flight out of Newark took an unexpected detour after a sudden mid-flight emergency.
America 250: Inside the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia
As America prepares to celebrate 250 years, FOX 5 NY visits the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia to learn the story of the woman credited with hand-sewing the first American flag in 1776 for General George Washington. The segment also explores a personal family connection to Betsy Ross.
As America prepares to celebrate 250 years, FOX 5 NY visits the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia to learn the story of the woman credited with hand-sewing the first American flag in 1776 for General George Washington. The segment also explores a personal family connection to Betsy Ross.
Atlanta's Big Tigger denies abuse allegations, wife granted TPO
Longtime radio personality and former television host Big Tigger was arrested over the weekend on child cruelty and battery charges in Fulton County after allegedly pushing his wife into an office door during an argument, causing a deep facial cut, according to court documents.
Longtime radio personality and former television host Big Tigger was arrested over the weekend on child cruelty and battery charges in Fulton County after allegedly pushing his wife into an office door during an argument, causing a deep facial cut, according to court documents.
Great American State Fair: Street closures, parking restrictions and what to know
The 16‑day Great American State Fair, marking the nation’s 1776 founding with themed days celebrating the military, health initiatives, patriotism and Independence Day, began Wednesday as the country starts its celebrations. Here's information on street closures, parking restrictions and what you need to know if you are attending.
The 16‑day Great American State Fair, marking the nation’s 1776 founding with themed days celebrating the military, health initiatives, patriotism and Independence Day, began Wednesday as the country starts its celebrations. Here's information on street closures, parking restrictions and what you need to know if you are attending.
73-year-old man punched, stabbed on Upper West Side bus; 2 suspects sought
Police are asking for the public's help to identify and locate two suspects wanted for assaulting an elderly man while riding a bus on the Upper West Side earlier this month.
Police are asking for the public's help to identify and locate two suspects wanted for assaulting an elderly man while riding a bus on the Upper West Side earlier this month.
Long Island rabbi goes viral for free ‘kosher cameos’
A Long Island rabbi is using personalized video messages to spread comfort, encouragement and blessings through the community. Rabbi Anchelle Perl calls them “kosher cameos,” similar to celebrity shoutouts but focused on kindness and support instead of fame. FOX 5’s Jodi Goldberg shows how the free messages are reaching people celebrating happy moments and facing difficult ones. Rabbi Perl says he is recording about 10 videos a day, with a three-week waiting list, and hopes each message creates a ripple effect of kindness.
A Long Island rabbi is using personalized video messages to spread comfort, encouragement and blessings through the community. Rabbi Anchelle Perl calls them “kosher cameos,” similar to celebrity shoutouts but focused on kindness and support instead of fame. FOX 5’s Jodi Goldberg shows how the free messages are reaching people celebrating happy moments and facing difficult ones. Rabbi Perl says he is recording about 10 videos a day, with a three-week waiting list, and hopes each message creates a ripple effect of kindness.
World Cup gridlock: NJ transit service, street closures for Thursday's NJ match
A Gridlock Alert Day is in effect ahead of a 4 p.m. FIFA World Cup match at New York-New Jersey Stadium, bringing major street closures and transit shifts.
A Gridlock Alert Day is in effect ahead of a 4 p.m. FIFA World Cup match at New York-New Jersey Stadium, bringing major street closures and transit shifts.
Whitney Houston estate stands up to Oprah, denying her claims about Whitney
The Estate of Whitney Houston, now denying claims that Houston was high during a performance on the Oprah Winfrey show. Winfrey, recently made claims at the Cannes Lions festival, saying that Whitney fell on stage. The Estate, now agreeing that Whitney fell, but it was during a sound check, due to dim lighting. FOX 5’s Ryan Kristafer obtained exclusive video of Houston performing on stage, just after the Oprah performance.
The Estate of Whitney Houston, now denying claims that Houston was high during a performance on the Oprah Winfrey show. Winfrey, recently made claims at the Cannes Lions festival, saying that Whitney fell on stage. The Estate, now agreeing that Whitney fell, but it was during a sound check, due to dim lighting. FOX 5’s Ryan Kristafer obtained exclusive video of Houston performing on stage, just after the Oprah performance.