Levittown restaurant manager helps spread Christmas cheer to local families in need
While Lance Wolff spends most of the night as the assistant general manager of a local restaurant, on Christmas he transforms into Santa Claus, and his employees into elves.
NYC snow storm: Winter storm warnings issued, 6+ inches of snow possible
In a worst-case scenario, the National Weather Service predicts that parts of New York state and New Jersey could see up to 10 inches of snow.
Winning $13.9M lottery ticket sold in Hicksville
There may be a new millionaire on Long Island after a New York LOTTO ticket worth $13.9 million was sold in Hicksville.
Weather NYC: Up to 5 inches of snow possible this weekend l Forecast, timing and impacts
The NYC area, including parts of NJ and CT, could get hit with several inches of snow this weekend. Here's a first look at the timeline and predicted totals.
FOX 5 on Long Island full special
From neighborhood voices to local impact and innovation, Fox 5 highlights some of 2025’s most uplifting stories that make Long Island stand out.
Mamdani announces new FDNY Commissioner
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani named the retired Chief of EMS Operations as the new FDNY Commissioner.
Woman killed in East Harlem garbage truck crash after scaffolding collapses
Police say the impact pushed the unattended vehicle onto the sidewalk, where it mounted the curb and slammed into nearby scaffolding.
Man slams 10-year-old boy's head into windshield in Brooklyn, police say
According to police, the man got into a verbal dispute with the boy before slamming his head into the rear windshield of a parked vehicle.
Sleet, snow fall ahead of Christmas; NYC weather this week
Just days before Christmas, snow fell across parts of the NYC area, leading many to wonder whether a white Christmas is in store.
3 firefighters, 2 others injured in 4-alarm Brooklyn building fire
A large fire tore through a Brooklyn building early this morning, prompting a four-alarm response and sending multiple people to the hospital.
Report: Nearly 200 NYC public restrooms closed, dirty or missing basic amenities
A recent New York City Council report is raising concerns about the condition and accessibility of public restrooms across the city, finding widespread problems in parks and public spaces.
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to be sworn in by Letitia James, Bernie Sanders
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will take the oath of office with the help of two prominent political figures when he is sworn in as NYC’s next mayor.
Snow possible Tuesday morning in NYC; Christmas forecast remains uncertain
As New Yorkers look ahead to Christmas week, forecasters say the chance for snow in NYC is still very much in play, but the details remain unclear at the moment.
Man shot, killed after charged at police with box cutter in Queens: NYPD
An NYPD officer shot and killed a man who was charging at police with a box cutter in hand, officials say.
Donald Trump endorses Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for NY governor
President Trump called Blakeman "a fantastic guy" who "is MAGA all the way."
76-year-old woman found dead inside Lower East Side NYC apartment ruled homicide
A woman found unresponsive inside a Lower East Side apartment has been identified, and her death has now been ruled a homicide, police said Saturday.
3 lucky New York Lottery players win $1 million each after Wednesday Powerball drawing
Several Powerball players in New York and Connecticut are waking up as millionaires after matching five numbers in Wednesday night’s drawing.
Rep. Stefanik suspending her campaign for NY governor
Rep. Elise Stefanik announced she is suspending her campaign for governor of New York.
Luke Air Force Base lockdown lifted after reports of active shooter incident
The lockdown at Luke Air Force Base has been lifted following reports of an active shooter incident.
Passengers steal rideshare driver’s phone to go on $7K shopping spree in Queens
One passenger asked to change the destination, then tried to grab the driver’s cellphone.