Long Island man loses hand and fingers in fireworks yard explosion: Police

A Long Island man severed his hand and three fingers when a firework exploded in his yard Saturday night, the Suffolk County Police Department said.

NYC weather: Tri-state area at 'enhanced risk' for severe thunderstorms

The last day of June will be a stormy one, to say the least, as severe thunderstorms are heading our way, the National Weather Service reports.

NYC adopts $112.4B budget: How it affects pre-K, libraries, and housing

The budget includes investments in childhood education and other education programs, funding for the city's libraries, and billions to address the city's affordable housing crisis.

Cardinal Hayes QB Rich Belin announces commitment to Syracuse

Rich Belin, the quarterback of Cardinal Hayes High School's football team in the Bronx, announced Thursday that he would stay in state and play college football at Syracuse University.

NYPD warns of growing Venezuelan gang presence in NYC

The NYPD is trying to tackle a rise in violent crime attributed to members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua who have recently arrived in New York City.

Human remains found near Long Island's Montauk Highway; man arrested

Garry Cowell, 72, from Patchogue was charged with concealment of a body and tampering with physical evidence, according to Suffolk County police.

Nurses' quick thinking saves life of 83-year-old man who collapsed at Long Island ATM

There was a special reunion Thursday between an 83-year-old man and the medical professionals who helped save his life after he collapsed while using an ATM on Long Island.

NYC public library funds to be fully restored in city budget

New York City's public libraries will have their funding fully restored, as part of ongoing budget negotiations between the Mayor's Office and the New York City Council.

NYPD releases sketch of Central Park sex assault suspect

The NYPD has released a sketch of the man wanted for allegedly attempting to rape a woman who was sunbathing in Central Park on Monday.

Elderly woman hit, killed by truck in Brooklyn: NYPD

An elderly woman was hit by a truck while crossing the street in Brooklyn on Wednesday afternoon, police said.

Theodore Roosevelt's 126-year-old stolen pocket watch found on Long Island

NPS special agents and the FBI helped find the timepiece, however, it is still unclear exactly how it was recovered or where it was found.

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks 2024: Time, location, performances l GUIDE

FOX 5 NY has you covered for the 48th annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show in NYC. Here's everything you need to know about the event, including the location, a list of performances and how to get tickets.

NYC summer meals program begins: Hours, menu, and locations

Even though school is out for the summer, the city is still providing free meals for kids in need through the summer meals program.

Harlem shooting: MTA bus struck by bullets, 2 men injured

Two people were injured after an MTA bus was struck by a bullet in Harlem Wednesday night, police said.

This NYC pizzeria was named best in the US

A NYC pizzeria has been named the best pizzeria in the U.S. by 50 Top Pizza.