These Connecticut laws take effect in 2026
Several new laws in CT are taking effect in 2026, including minimum wage increases. Here's a look at some of them that could impact your life.
Several new laws in CT are taking effect in 2026, including minimum wage increases. Here's a look at some of them that could impact your life.
These New Jersey laws take effect in 2026
NJ is set to enact a slate of new laws in 2026, including a small bump to the Garden State's minimum wage and a toll increase on Delaware River bridges.
NJ is set to enact a slate of new laws in 2026, including a small bump to the Garden State's minimum wage and a toll increase on Delaware River bridges.
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City just after midnight Thursday, taking the oath of office at an historic, decommissioned subway station in Manhattan. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the latest details.
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City just after midnight Thursday, taking the oath of office at an historic, decommissioned subway station in Manhattan. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the latest details.
WATCH: Zohran Mamdani's full speech at his NYC mayoral inauguration
Zohran Mamdani hosted what his team called the "Inauguration of a New Era," a public swearing-in ceremony and citywide celebration on Thursday afternoon.
Zohran Mamdani hosted what his team called the "Inauguration of a New Era," a public swearing-in ceremony and citywide celebration on Thursday afternoon.
FULL: Mamdani announces NYC schools chancellor
New York City's Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announces his pick for the next schools chancellor.
New York City's Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announces his pick for the next schools chancellor.
Details about Mamdani's inaugurations
FOX 5 NY's Duarte Geraldino speaks to political reporter Morgan McKay about New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's two inaugurations.
FOX 5 NY's Duarte Geraldino speaks to political reporter Morgan McKay about New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's two inaugurations.
Federal government freezes Minnesota child care funding amid fraud investigation
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. The equates to about $185 million per year.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. The equates to about $185 million per year.
What could Mamdani's first 100 days as NYC mayor look like?
FOX 5 NY's Meredith Gorman speaks with Kean University's David Birdsell about New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's upcoming inauguration, as well as what the first few months of his mayorship might look like.
FOX 5 NY's Meredith Gorman speaks with Kean University's David Birdsell about New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's upcoming inauguration, as well as what the first few months of his mayorship might look like.
NYC mayoral inaugurations over the years: Van Wyck, La Guardia, Giuliani
Just before midnight on Thursday, Zohran Mamdani was sworn in at the Old City Hall subway station, one of the city’s oldest and most storied transit sites. Take a look through history to discover more about the inaugurations of mayors past.
Just before midnight on Thursday, Zohran Mamdani was sworn in at the Old City Hall subway station, one of the city’s oldest and most storied transit sites. Take a look through history to discover more about the inaugurations of mayors past.
FULL: Mamdani announces Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announces his new Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announces his new Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services.
Latest on Adams' goodbye tour, Mamdani's transition
FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the latest.
FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the latest.
Here's why Mamdani will be NYC’s 112th mayor, not the 111th
The discrepancy stems from a centuries-old record-keeping error involving a 17th-century mayor whose second, nonconsecutive term was overlooked.
The discrepancy stems from a centuries-old record-keeping error involving a 17th-century mayor whose second, nonconsecutive term was overlooked.
How will NYC remember Mayor Eric Adams?
FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers is joined by Ben Max, Executive Editor and Program Director for New York City and State Law's Center, to discuss how New Yorkers might remember Mayor Adams.
FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers is joined by Ben Max, Executive Editor and Program Director for New York City and State Law's Center, to discuss how New Yorkers might remember Mayor Adams.
FULL: Adams, Tisch year-end public safety presser
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, as well as NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, spoke on Monday morning.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, as well as NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, spoke on Monday morning.
How to watch, attend Mamdani's swearing-in ceremony and block party this week
It remains unclear whether outgoing Mayor Eric Adams will attend Mamdani’s swearing-in ceremony.
It remains unclear whether outgoing Mayor Eric Adams will attend Mamdani’s swearing-in ceremony.
The government could shut down again in January: What we know
When Congress ended the longest government shutdown in history last month, lawmakers only approved federal funding through the end of January.
When Congress ended the longest government shutdown in history last month, lawmakers only approved federal funding through the end of January.
FBI permanently closing HQ at J. Edgar Hoover Building, Kash Patel announces
The FBI will be moving its headquarters to the Reagan Building, and permanently closing the J. Edgar Hoover Building.
The FBI will be moving its headquarters to the Reagan Building, and permanently closing the J. Edgar Hoover Building.
Everything to know about Rama Duwaji, the first lady of NYC
At 28, Rama Duwaji is the first Gen Z and first Muslim first lady of New York City, stepping into a role that has largely been absent in modern city politics.
At 28, Rama Duwaji is the first Gen Z and first Muslim first lady of New York City, stepping into a role that has largely been absent in modern city politics.
19 states sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Ben Sasse, former GOP senator, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Former GOP Senator Ben Sasse, who served Nebraska for eight years as an outspoken critic of President Trump, has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Former GOP Senator Ben Sasse, who served Nebraska for eight years as an outspoken critic of President Trump, has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.