How much Connecticut's minimum wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2025
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed Public Act 19-4 back in 2019, which implemented five incremental increases in the minimum wage between 2019 and 2023, followed by future adjustments tied to the percentage change in the federal employment cost index.
No drone found after NJ residents report crash
The drone drama in the NYC area is deepening. Here are the top headlines so far from Friday.
Long Island teen transforms trash into holiday treasure with massive holiday light display
Andrew Reid, a 19-year-old from East Northport, has created a dazzling Christmas lights display called "Misfit Island," using nearly 100,000 lights and refurbished decorations donated by the community.
Mangione Manhunt: From Midtown to Altoona | Documentary now streaming
"Mangione Manhunt: From Midtown to Altoona," a FOX 5 documentary on the CEO killing, is now streaming only on FOX LOCAL.
FBI says tip from San Francisco police helped identify UnitedHealth CEO shooting suspect
The San Francisco Police Department provided a tip to the FBI that helped identify the suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson.
Will the McDonald's worker who called 911 on Luigi Mangione get a reward?
Roughly $60,000 in rewards from the FBI and NYPD Crime Stoppers was offered for tips in the CEO killing. Will the McDonald’s employee who called 911 on Luigi Mangione get it?
How much New Jersey's minimum wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2025
The increase was part of a scheduled hike stemming from a 2019 bill signed by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.
When does winter break begin for NYC public school students?
Kids, it's almost here! Here's when winter recess begins for NYC public school students.
Hero or murderer? Luigi Mangione case sparks polarizing reactions online
From hashtags and memes to merchandise like mugs, hats and tote bags featuring slogans like "Mommy's Little CEO Killer," social media is buzzing with sympathy for Luigi Mangione.
SantaCon NYC 2024: Map, route and more on this weekend's event
SantaCon is coming to town. The annual pub crawl is set to make its return to the streets of New York City this weekend. Here's what you need to know.
Bird strike disables jetliner engine, forces emergency landing at JFK airport
Authorities say bird strike involving an American Airlines jetliner disabled one of the plane’s two engines shortly after takeoff from New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
A kindergartner shot at Northern California religious school can't move his legs, family says
One of the kindergartners shot last week at a Seventh-Day Adventist school in Northern California hasn't been able to move his legs, his grandmother wrote on Facebook.
Plane or drone? Here's how to check what's flying overhead
As officials continue to investigate the origins of mysterious drones spotted over the skies in New Jersey, there's an easy (and free) way to help you tell what you've spotted.
1 dead after plane crashes onto Westchester County, NY, highway
A section of I-684 in Westchester County has been closed after a small plane crashed on the highway, according to state police.
Proposed e-bike registration bill sparks debate over impact on migrants
A proposed bill to require e-bikes and e-scooters in New York City to be registered with visible license plates is sparking controversy, as while supporters argue it would improve safety and accountability, critics say it unfairly targets migrant communities.
Many New Jersey drone sightings are actually legal, manned aircraft: White House
White House officials now say many of the recent reported 'drone sightings' over New Jersey are actually lawfully operated manned aircraft. They say they still have no evidence the sightings pose a public safety threat.
Video of alleged abuse inside NY group home sparks calls for oversight
A whistleblower video from the Anderson Center for Autism in Dutchess County has ignited a heated debate about abuse in group homes for vulnerable individuals.
Green Lake kayaker faked death; warrants detail investigation
Now-sealed search warrants show how investigators tracked down Ryan Borgwardt, the Wisconsin kayaker accused of faking his own death.
Adams meets with Trump's 'border czar' to talk deporting 'violent' migrants
“We will not be a safe haven for those who commit violent acts," Adams said. “We don't do it for those who are citizens, we're not going to do it for those who are undocumented."
Trump's tariff warning met with threat from Ontario that would make energy 'unaffordable' in Michigan & U.S.
In response to Donald Trump's 25% tariff plan, Ontario is considering limiting the export of electricity to the United States in a move that Premiere Doug Ford said would make electricity unaffordable for Americans.