Garden Grove chemical threat: 40,000 evacuated as overheated tank faces explosion or leak

An unmitigatable overheated chemical tank containing toxic methyl methacrylate at GKN Aerospace has forced the evacuation of 40,000 residents in Garden Grove, Westminster, Stanton, and Anaheim.

NYPD halts Knicks watch parties outside MSG after 'unruly' fans cause chaos

The NYPD announced that they will no longer support watch parties directly outside Madison Square Garden in response to escalating crowd control issues.

NYC public beaches open for swimming Memorial Day weekend

NYC public beaches opened for swimming on Saturday, with lifeguards taking their posts despite a soggy Memorial Day weekend.

Verizon customers get chance at 2,500 free FIFA World Cup tickets in June 1 drop

Verizon customers will have a chance to claim more than 2,500 free FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets across all U.S. host cities during a June 1 ticket drop.

Trump expected to meet Lawler during SUNY Rockland visit

Trump’s remarks will likely focus on his economic agenda and efforts to lower costs for working families.

May 22 World Cup update: Trophy tour, USMNT injury scare, England squad

Today’s World Cup update includes the trophy arriving in Philadelphia, a Chris Richards injury scare for the USMNT and the fallout from England’s World Cup squad announcement.

May 21 World Cup update: Hotel bookings, NYC ticket deal, Prince William rumors

Today’s World Cup update includes new questions about whether the tournament will deliver the expected tourism boost, a reported discounted ticket lottery for New York City residents and speculation over whether Prince William could travel to the U.S. for a match with Prince George.

Memorial Day traffic: Best and worst times to travel in NYC area

Before you fire up the GPS and willingly merge into the Jersey Shore and Hamptons gridlock, here is your definitive guide to the best and worst times to hit the road this long weekend.

Teen swimmer disappears off Rockaway Beach as massive overnight search continues

Witnesses who were on the beach at the time told FOX 5 NY the teenager’s friends tried to save him, but they could not pull him from the rough surf.

May 20 World Cup update: Neymar’s Brazil return, England squad questions, DR Congo travel concerns

Today’s World Cup update includes Neymar’s emotional reaction to being included in Brazil’s preliminary plans, new questions surrounding Thomas Tuchel’s England squad, and DR Congo’s continued plans to travel to the U.S. despite an Ebola outbreak.

Program offers free AC units to eligible New Yorkers: How to apply

Applications for a program that provides New Yorkers with one free air conditioner unit are now open. Here's how to apply.

Most popular baby names for New York and New Jersey revealed

The Social Security Administration has released its official baby name data. Here are the top picks for New York and New Jersey.

34-year-old man killed, another injured in Bronx double stabbing

A 34-year-old man was killed and another man was injured after both were stabbed early Tuesday in the Bronx, police said.

May 19 World Cup update: FIFA politics, red card rules, Brazil squad l How to watch, betting odds, news

Today’s World Cup update looks at FIFA politics in South America, new red card rules that UEFA is not adopting and Brazil’s squad taking shape ahead of matches in New York/New Jersey and Philadelphia.

Hochul, Blakeman point fingers during LIRR strike

Amidst the chaos of an LIRR strike, Gov. Kathy Hochul and gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman are throwing accusations of who exactly is to blame.