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.

Can you still trust the polls in 2025? Even the experts say – it’s complicated

Polls help shape every campaign – driving headlines about who’s ahead, who’s fading and where the race might be headed next. But in 2025, with new methods and shrinking response rates, just how reliable are the numbers?

New York Attorney General Letitia James pleads not guilty in mortgage fraud case pushed by Trump

New York Attorney General Letitia James has pleaded not guilty to federal charges accusing her of lying on mortgage papers to secure favorable loan terms in a case pushed by President Donald Trump.

NJ governor race: Where Jack Ciattarelli, Mikie Sherrill stand on the issues

Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli both have campaigned on making the state more affordable, but have different ideas about how to do that. Here's where they stand on the issues.

Who is endorsing which NYC mayoral candidate?

With New York City Mayor Eric Adams' recent endorsement of former Governor Andrew Cuomo, let's revisit exactly who is endorsing which mayoral candidate.