NYC's ballot in the 2025 election, explained
Get ready for the 2025 NYC election! The FOX 5 NY team breaks down your ballot: how to fill it out, why some candidates appear twice and what the six ballot proposals — from housing reform to election timing — really mean.
Final NYC mayoral debate night before polls open: How to watch, what to know
Cuomo hopes to close the gap, Sliwa refuses to bow out despite mounting pressure, and Mamdani leans on momentum from progressives. Three rivals, one last chance to win over New York.
Sliwa Defies Exit Calls | Battleground NYC full episode #60: Oct 21, 2025
New York City billionaires, editorial boards and even independent candidate Andrew Cuomo are doing their best to get Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa to drop out of the race for mayor, but he says he's in this race until the end. S.E. Cupp is joined by Chris Sommerfeldt, senior city hall reporter for the New York Daily News, to discuss this and the latest from the campaign trail. S.E. is also joined by former New York Congressman Steve Israel to get his thoughts on the NYC Mayor's race, the national impact of the race and insight into his new book, The Einstein Conspiracy.
Judge extends block of Illinois National Guard deployment until Supreme Court ruling
A federal judge has agreed to extend indefinitely a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a final ruling or until this goes to trial on merit.
White House demolition begins for Trump's ballroom: See photos
Demolition at the White House began Monday, tearing down part of the East Wing to build President Trump’s ballroom.
Oct. 21 NYC election update: Sliwa staying in the race despite mounting pressure
With Election Day in NYC just 14 days away, the pressure is building on Republican Curtis Sliwa to drop out of the mayoral race in order to set up a one-on-one matchup between Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo.
These are the key 2025 races to watch in November
The results of these races can inform political parties and experts on voting trends ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
2025 NYC voter guide: How, when to vote
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4 and early voting begins this Saturday Oct. 25 and runs through Nov. 2, giving voters added flexibility to cast their ballots.
Second Debate Looms in NYC Race | Battleground NYC full episode #59: Oct 20, 2025
As the candidates prepare for the second general election debate this week in the race for NYC Mayor, how are they preparing and also making their last pitches to voters? Morgan McKay, a political reporter with FOX 5 New York. joins host S.E. Cupp to discuss this and the latest headlines from the campaign trail. S.E. is also joined by Pete Sikora, who runs the Super PAC Livable Future, a PAC supporting Zohran Mamdani, a PAC targeting voters in parts of the Bronx and Brooklyn.
Oct. 20 NYC election update: Mamdani photo controversy; Cuomo touts new poll
With Election Day in NYC just 15 days away, Zohran Mamdani is under fire for his association with a controversial Imam in Brooklyn. Meanwhile, Andrew Cuomo's camp is touting a new poll that show's a close head-to-head race between the former governor and Mamdani.
George Santos talks solitary confinement, apologies in post-prison interview
George Santos spoke with FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg about his time in prison – including being forced into solitary conferment – the lessons he’s learned, the apologies he needed to make and the future for the former Long Island politician.
FULL: George Santos post-prison interview | Local exclusive
In his first local TV interview since Pres. Trump Donald Trump commuted his sentence, George Santos tells FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg about his time in prison, including solitary confinement and "cat food" served as meals. He apologizes to his constituents but doesn’t detail plans about paying back his victims. He also touches upon what’s in store for Santos 2.0, including a newfound passion for working with youth and fighting for prison reform.
NYC mayor polls, candidate news: Oct. 19 election update
Election Day in New York City is just 16 days away. Here's everything you need to know about the candidates running for mayor, polls and how to vote.
Flushing forum: Mamdani, Cuomo on safety, housing, unity
Voters gathered in Flushing to hear mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo discuss their visions for New York City's future on Sunday.
NJ governor polls, latest election news: Week of Oct. 19
There's less than a week until early voting begins for the next governor of New Jersey.
Government shutdown: SNAP benefits could run out in November, Rollins says
SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.
NYC mayoral debate highlights, key takeaways from Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa
On Thursday night, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa sparred during their first general election debate of the NYC mayoral race.
Everything to know about Curtis Sliwa before NYC mayoral debate
With Mamdani holding a commanding lead and Cuomo trying to regain political footing, Sliwa will need a standout performance to prove his law-and-order message still resonates with New Yorkers.
New York City mayoral debate: How to watch tonight, what to expect
The race has narrowed to three major candidates -- Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa -- each vying to convince New Yorkers they’re best suited to lead NYC forward.
NYC mayoral debate recap: 'You lost your own primary'
Democrat Zohran Mamdani, former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa are taking the stage in their second-to-last debate before Election Day. Follow along for live updates and key moments as the debate unfolds.