What's on the ballot in NYC? Proposals, key races, how to vote

New York City is less than a week away from Election Day, when voters will decide on key races, ballot measures and, of course, their next mayor.

NJ governor race: Mikie Sherrill's stance on energy costs, housing and more

Sherrill has aggressively campaigned on making New Jersey cheaper, saying she'll declare a state of emergency on rising utility rates in her first day in office. Here's where she stands on the issues.

NJ governor race: Where Jack Ciattarelli stands on taxes, crime, housing and more

Jack Ciattarelli blames many of the rising costs affecting New Jerseyans on current Gov. Phil Murphy's administration. Here's how he says he'll change it.

Federal workers brace for missed paycheck as shutdown enters 5th week

Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.

Federal Reserve likely to cut key interest rate: What to know

The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.

Oct. 26 NYC election update: Early voting continues; mayor polls, candidate news

Election Day in New York City is just 9 days away. Here's everything you need to know about the candidates running for mayor, polls and how to vote as early voting continues.

Here's how to deal with the loss of SNAP benefits in NJ

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be issued on Nov. 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown. Here's what you can do if you'll be affected.

No SNAP benefits in November, USDA confirms

After weeks of warnings, the USDA has confirmed that SNAP benefits will not be issued in November if the government shutdown continues.

Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa's stances on education in NYC

Mamdani wants to ensure public schools get adequate funding and address student homelessness, while Cuomo wants to reduce class sizes and expand after-school programs. Sliwa wants to overhaul the system as a whole.

Oct. 25 NYC election update: Early voting begins; mayor polls, candidate news

Election Day in New York City is just 10 days away. As early voting begins, here's everything you need to know about the candidates running for mayor, polls and how to vote.

One-on-one with Zohran Mamdani | Politics Unusual
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FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani about his policy proposals, his plans to keep NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Mayor Eric Adams recent endorsement of former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Politics Unusual: Zohran Mamdani on housing, education, endorsements; ballot proposition 6
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In this week's episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay interviews Democratic nominee for New York City's mayoral race Zohran Mamdani. The two discuss the candidate's plans to address affordability and education in the city, as well as Mayor Eric Adams' endorsement of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Also, a roundtable discussion about ballot proposition 6.

Jeffries endorses Mamdani for NYC mayor

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has endorsed Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor.

Former quarterback AJ McCarron announces run for Alabama lieutenant governor

The former Alabama Crimson Tide and NFL quarterback announced his candidacy in a video post referring to himself as a “political outsider."

'New York is not for sale': Zohran Mamdani on affordability, education, endorsements | WATCH

Zohran Mamdani joins FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay to discuss his policy proposals regarding affordability and education in New York City, as well as recent endorsements.