NY-7 congressional race: Meet the candidates running to replace Nydia Velázquez

The race has drawn several progressive candidates from across Brooklyn and Queens and quickly became one of the most closely watched Democratic primaries in NYC.

Meng v Park: The fight to represent Queens

Incumbent Grace Meng is being challenged for her seat by former U.S. diplomat Chuck Park. Meet the candidates fighting to represent Queens.

New York primary: US House races to keep an eye on

The majority of the races that are capturing public attention are for seats that represent areas of NYC.

The NY primary is tomorrow -- here's what to know
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FOX 5 N.Y.'s Morgan McKay has the who, what, where, when and why of New York State's primary on June 23. 

Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information

A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.

2026 NYC primary election, explained
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Tuesday is primary election day in New York, with candidates vying for spots on almost every level, from open State Senate seats to competitive U.S. congressional races Political experts Trip Yang and J.C. Polanco join Morgan McKay to explain.

Mamdani on NY primary endorsements, AIPAC comments, Winter Olympics, more
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani answered questions from reporters on Monday, June 22, with a focus on his endorsements in the 2026 primary election and his commments regarding AIPAC "dark money."

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will step down as leader of the governing Labour Party, ending a tenure that lasted less than two years after his landslide victory in 2024. 

Felony warning issued as arrests reported at Reflecting Pool

Federal officials warn visitors that taking paint chips, debris or other materials from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during cleanup of an algae bloom could lead to felony charges.

Politics Unusual: Mayor Mamdani, NYC primary roundtable
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In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks exclusively with Mayor Zohran Mamdani to discuss the city's budget, the rent freeze vote and the upcoming primary election. Then, two political strategists talk hot races in the primary, and the impact of the mayor's endorsement.

Report: White House delaying release of voting machine security study

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a new report implying that voting machines could face software vulnerabilities ahead of the November midterm elections.

Trump administration to cut student loan interest rates

With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.

Mamdani, Sanders rally supporters ahead of NY primary
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani headlined a major rally on Thursday night, alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders, ahead of the upcoming New York primary. FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley has the story.

Janeese Lewis George wins DC mayor Democratic primary

Janeese Lewis George has won the Democratic primary for D.C. mayor, according to The Associated Press.