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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bill Cosby found liable in 1975 sexual assault of teen at Playboy Mansion
Jurors at a civil trial found Tuesday that Bill Cosby sexually abused a 16-year-old girl at the Playboy Mansion in 1975.
Jurors at a civil trial found Tuesday that Bill Cosby sexually abused a 16-year-old girl at the Playboy Mansion in 1975.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Elon Musk’s $44 billion Twitter deal gets board endorsement
Twitter’s board has recommended unanimously that shareholders approve the proposed $44 billion sale of the company to billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, according to a regulatory filing Tuesday.
Twitter’s board has recommended unanimously that shareholders approve the proposed $44 billion sale of the company to billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, according to a regulatory filing Tuesday.
Elon Musk's transgender child looks to change name to cut all ties with father
Elon Musk's child has asked for both a name change and a new birth certificate reflecting a new gender identity.
Elon Musk's child has asked for both a name change and a new birth certificate reflecting a new gender identity.
NY enacts landmark voting rights law
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday signed a bill into law intended to prevent local officials from enacting rules that might suppress people's voting rights because of their race.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday signed a bill into law intended to prevent local officials from enacting rules that might suppress people's voting rights because of their race.
Gas tax holiday? Biden decision expected this week
Gas prices nationwide average just under $5 a gallon, AAA says. Now the president is considering a gas tax holiday to give Americans a break at the pump.
Gas prices nationwide average just under $5 a gallon, AAA says. Now the president is considering a gas tax holiday to give Americans a break at the pump.
Biden to consider a gasoline tax holiday
The administration is increasingly looking for ways to spare Americans from higher prices at the pump.
The administration is increasingly looking for ways to spare Americans from higher prices at the pump.
Hillary Clinton suggests some activist causes 'should not be a priority' for Dems
Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said Democrats should be focused on winning elections and suggested they should not treat the transgender debate as a priority.
Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said Democrats should be focused on winning elections and suggested they should not treat the transgender debate as a priority.