FULL: George Santos post-prison interview | Local exclusive
In his first local TV interview since Pres. Trump Donald Trump commuted his sentence, George Santos tells FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg about his time in prison, including solitary confinement and "cat food" served as meals. He apologizes to his constituents but doesn’t detail plans about paying back his victims. He also touches upon what’s in store for Santos 2.0, including a newfound passion for working with youth and fighting for prison reform.
In his first local TV interview since Pres. Trump Donald Trump commuted his sentence, George Santos tells FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg about his time in prison, including solitary confinement and "cat food" served as meals. He apologizes to his constituents but doesn’t detail plans about paying back his victims. He also touches upon what’s in store for Santos 2.0, including a newfound passion for working with youth and fighting for prison reform.
Live NYC 'No Kings' protests: Updates, street closures, map
"No Kings Day" protests happened in NYC, across the U.S. and abroad, targeting many of the Trump administration's policies.
"No Kings Day" protests happened in NYC, across the U.S. and abroad, targeting many of the Trump administration's policies.
'No Kings' protests: Watch live coverage, what to expect in NYC Saturday
Hundreds of "No Kings Day" protests are planned across the U.S. – including in the NYC area – on Saturday, Oct. 18 to protest the Trump administration's policies. FOX 5 NY will stream live coverage.
Hundreds of "No Kings Day" protests are planned across the U.S. – including in the NYC area – on Saturday, Oct. 18 to protest the Trump administration's policies. FOX 5 NY will stream live coverage.
Long Island cold case: Man charged with teen's murder 40 years later
Richard Bilodeau has been charged with murdering Theresa Fusco in Lynbrook in 1984, after new DNA evidence allegedly tied him to the crime.
Richard Bilodeau has been charged with murdering Theresa Fusco in Lynbrook in 1984, after new DNA evidence allegedly tied him to the crime.
Alec Baldwin says he crashed his wife's Range Rover in the Hamptons
"A garbage truck the size of a whale cut me off," he said. "It was the biggest garbage truck I’ve ever seen. To avoid hitting it, I hit a big, fat tree, and crushed my wife’s car."
"A garbage truck the size of a whale cut me off," he said. "It was the biggest garbage truck I’ve ever seen. To avoid hitting it, I hit a big, fat tree, and crushed my wife’s car."
Overnight fire rips through Long Island businesses; firefighter injured
One firefighter was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
One firefighter was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
Long Island woman learns she was stolen at birth during Chile’s dictatorship more than 40 years ago
Kate Saar discovered she was one of thousands of Chilean babies taken from their mothers and sold for adoption during Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship.
Kate Saar discovered she was one of thousands of Chilean babies taken from their mothers and sold for adoption during Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship.
2 years after Oct. 7 attack, Long Island family pleads for return of son's body
Israeli soldier and Long Island native Omer Neutra was one of the nearly 1,200 killed in Hamas' attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, but for more than a year, his family thought he was alive and being held hostage.
Israeli soldier and Long Island native Omer Neutra was one of the nearly 1,200 killed in Hamas' attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, but for more than a year, his family thought he was alive and being held hostage.
More traffic for Long Island Expressway drivers as Clean Pass program ends
Long Island Expressway drivers should brace for more traffic starting October 1.
Long Island Expressway drivers should brace for more traffic starting October 1.
Ryder Cup 2025 weather forecast: Will the rain hold off on Long Island?
Ryder Cup 2025 is officially underway at Bethpage Black on Long Island. Will the weather in Farmingdale hold up for the weekend?
Ryder Cup 2025 is officially underway at Bethpage Black on Long Island. Will the weather in Farmingdale hold up for the weekend?
Ryder Cup 2025 at Bethpage Black: Trump attending, pairings and ticket info
Ryder Cup 2025 is underway at Bethpage Black on Long Island, with the best golfers from the United States and Europe facing off. President Donald Trump is attending.
Ryder Cup 2025 is underway at Bethpage Black on Long Island, with the best golfers from the United States and Europe facing off. President Donald Trump is attending.
Ryder Cup 2025: Opening ceremony Wednesday at Bethpage Black, Trump to attend Friday
Wednesday is the Ryder Cup opening ceremony at Bethpage Black after it was moved from Thursday due to bad weather on Long Island.
Wednesday is the Ryder Cup opening ceremony at Bethpage Black after it was moved from Thursday due to bad weather on Long Island.
Man found not breathing in Nassau County jail cell, pronounced dead
A 42-year-old man in the custody of Nassau County Correctional Center was found dead in his cell.
A 42-year-old man in the custody of Nassau County Correctional Center was found dead in his cell.
Oyster Bay backs out of agreement with local mosque to approve rebuilding plans
A mosque on Long Island has operated for years out of two former restaurants, and has been seeking to rebuild a new facility.
A mosque on Long Island has operated for years out of two former restaurants, and has been seeking to rebuild a new facility.
Ryder Cup 2025 at Bethpage Black: Schedule, how to attend the iconic golf tournament
Long Island is gearing up to host one of the premiere events in golf, the Ryder Cup, at Bethpage Black next week. Here's what you need to know.
Long Island is gearing up to host one of the premiere events in golf, the Ryder Cup, at Bethpage Black next week. Here's what you need to know.
Trump signs executive order, appoints board to mediate LIRR contract dispute
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to appoint an emergency board that will be tasked with mediating the ongoing Long Island Railroad contract dispute.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to appoint an emergency board that will be tasked with mediating the ongoing Long Island Railroad contract dispute.
Deadly opioid found on Long Island for 1st time; more potent than fentanyl
A dangerous discovery was made during a narcotics raid on Long Island last month, prompting a warning from drug enforcement officials.
A dangerous discovery was made during a narcotics raid on Long Island last month, prompting a warning from drug enforcement officials.
Ryder Cup comes to Long Island: Locals cashing in on rentals
With many hotels booked, some are charging thousands of dollars a night to rent homes, while others are just offering a spot on their driveway.
With many hotels booked, some are charging thousands of dollars a night to rent homes, while others are just offering a spot on their driveway.
Potential LIRR strike: MTA announces contingency plans
On Thursday, the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) announced its contingency plans for commuters ahead of a possible Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike.
On Thursday, the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) announced its contingency plans for commuters ahead of a possible Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike.
'I'm a primary source': Teaching 9/11 in Long Island schools
"I'm a primary source." Teachers on Long Island explain how they teach the events of 9/11 to their students.
"I'm a primary source." Teachers on Long Island explain how they teach the events of 9/11 to their students.