Independent report criticizes Cuomo's 'top-down' management of New York's COVID-19 response

An investigation into New York’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic finds former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s “top down" approach of dictating public health policy through his office sewed confusion during the crisis.

Vandals target Park Avenue Synagogue on Upper East Side

The synagogue posted on Instagram that they were disheartened by the vandalism and assured their followers that the building is secure and are looking forward to seeing them at services.

Hochul's subway mask ban proposal sparks debate over right to anonymous protest

A new proposal by Gov. Kathy Hochul to ban masks on the New York subway is drawing pushback from disability advocates and civil liberties, who say the measure could violate the right to protest anonymously.

Long Beach enforcing new boardwalk rules following teen shooting

Officials and law enforcement from Long Beach are already making changes after a gathering of thousands of teens in Long Beach ended with one person being injured in a shooting.

These are the best places to raise a family in the NYC area

Niche.com has come out with their list of the “2024 Best Places to Raise a Family in the New York City Area." Did your town make the list?

How to use the soon to be New York Mobile ID (MiD) app

New Yorkers can use the app (MiD) to verify their identities directly from their mobile phones at TSA checkpoints at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA), as well as 25 other participating airports around the country.

Air quality alert issued for NYC, parts of NJ: LIVE MAP

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an air quality alert for NYC, as well as parts of New Jersey. Here's a live look at the levels in your area.

Hochul considers banning masks on NYC subways: What to know

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she's considering a ban on face masks in the NYC subway system due to concerns about people shielding their identities while committing antisemitic acts.

NYC summer 2024 forecast: Hurricane projections, heat/rain trends and more

From hurricane projections and heat trends, to rain forecasts, what can we expect this summer in NYC? FOX 5 NY's Nick Gregory and Mike Woods break it all down.

Man facing hate crime charges for assault on man carrying Israeli flag

Authorities arrested Zuhdi Ahmed, 20, of Ossining, saying he was part of a group that targeted a 22-year-old man carrying an Israeli flag on April 20.

Video shows man chased down, stabbed inside NYC coffee shop

Surveillance video obtained by FOX 5 NY shows the shirtless man being chased by a group before being stabbed inside of the shop in front of patrons.

3 people shot at NYCHA building in East Harlem

Three people were shot at a NYCHA building in East Harlem on Thursday, police said.

'Raise your hand if you're a Zionist': Pro-Palestinian protesters chant on NYC subway

Pro-Palestinian protesters in New York were heard chanting "Raise your hand if you're a Zionist" while riding the subway on Monday as part of a "day of rage for Gaza."

These suburbs have the best public schools in the NYC area

Niche.com has come out with their list of the "2024 Suburbs with the Best Public Schools in the New York City Area." See where your area landed.

86-year-old man struck and killed by DoT truck in Brooklyn

Police are investigating after a 86-year-old man was struck and killed by a Department of Transportation truck in Brooklyn on Wednesday. Authorities say the force of the crash decapitated the victim.

Suffolk County's red light camera program facing uncertain future

Suffolk County's controversial red light camera program could be coming to an end in December after the county legislature failed to request an extension.