Roe v. Wade overturned: New York leaders, Obama react to Supreme Court decision

Soon after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision Friday striking down Roe v. Wade and giving the states the power to decide abortion regulations, political leaders from former U.S. President Barack Obama to NY Gov. Kathy Hochul weighed in.

NY concealed carry case: Leaders vow gun limits in 'sensitive places'

New York's Democratic leaders aim to preserve as many restrictions as possible on carrying a handgun in public after a U.S. Supreme Court decision Thursday struck down key portions of the state's gun-licensing law.

NY concealed carry case: Supreme Court strikes down state's gun law

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that New York's concealed carry statute that requires an individual to establish "proper cause" in order to obtain a license violates the U.S. Constitution.

MTA to make NYC subway 95% accessible by 2055

Just 131 of the 493 stations operated by the MTA are currently fully accessible to customers. The deal aims to make another 81 stations accessible by 2025, 85 more by 2035, and another 90 by 2055.

Biden reacts to Supreme Court gun decision: 'Deeply disappointed'

President Biden is "deeply disappointed" with a Supreme Court gun decision that struck down a New York law restricting access to concealed carry permits Thursday.

Federal agents search home of Trump-era Justice Dept. official

Federal agents have searched the Virginia home of a Trump-era Justice Department official who championed efforts by President Donald Trump to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Niece Waidhofer, model and social media star, dies by suicide

Niece Waidhofer, a model who had built a huge following on social media, died by suicide in her home in the Houston area.

Mayor Adams tours Rikers Island and gets look at 2,700 confiscated weapons, drugs

Despite the deaths this year of nine people in city custody, Mayor Eric Adams heaped praise on the Department of Correction during a tour of Rikers Island.

Democratic candidates for NY governor on crime, the economy and more

Each of the candidates running for the Democratic nomination for Governor of New York spoke with FOX 5 NY about their plans to tackle crime, affordability and more.

Gas tax holiday: How Biden's proposal would work

Facing stubbornly high gas prices that average about $5 a gallon nationwide, President Joe Biden has urged Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months. Here is how the "tax holiday" would work.

Biden calls for 3-month suspension of gas and diesel taxes

Biden wants to suspend the 18.4 cents-a-gallon tax on gas and 24.4 cents-a-gallon on diesel fuel, administration officials say. Prices are averaging about $5 a gallon nationwide.

Bulldozed: Dozens of illegal motorcycles crushed in Brooklyn

A bulldozer revved its engine, spewed black exhaust, and proceeded to roll over nearly 100 unregistered dirt bikes, ATVs, and minibikes at an impound lot in Brooklyn.

NYC Rent Guidelines Board votes to increase rents

The Rent Guidelines Board voted to raise rents on one- and two-year leases on the city's 1 million rent-stabilized apartments and lofts. Find out by how much lease renewals are going up.

NYPD begins solo patrols in subway system

In certain circumstances, NYPD Transit Bureau cops are splitting up to cover more ground, Mayor Eric Adams said. But officers will patrol in pairs in other situations.

January 6 hearing: Local 'heroes' rebuffed Trump, then faced threats

The panel focused on Trump’s efforts to undo Joe Biden’s victory in a most local way — by leaning on officials in key battleground states to reject ballots outright or to submit alternative electors for the final tally in Congress.

Biden visits COVID-19 vaccine clinic as kids 6 months and up receive their 1st shot

The nation’s youngest children are getting their chance at vaccines for COVID-19. Shots began Monday at a few locations, though they were expected to ramp up after the Juneteenth federal holiday.