Long Island candlelight vigil honors lives lost to drug, opioid overdoses
The vigil coincided with International Overdose Awareness Day, a globally recognized initiative aimed at dispelling the stigma surrounding opioid and substance use disorders.
The vigil coincided with International Overdose Awareness Day, a globally recognized initiative aimed at dispelling the stigma surrounding opioid and substance use disorders.
Man arrested for shoving woman onto subway tracks in Tribeca
Authorities have charged 41-year-old Samuel Junker with felony assault after he allegedly pushed a 34-year-old woman onto the tracks in an unprovoked attack.
Authorities have charged 41-year-old Samuel Junker with felony assault after he allegedly pushed a 34-year-old woman onto the tracks in an unprovoked attack.
NYC West Indian Day Parade: NYPD security preparations underway
The Labor Day tradition sees over two million people turn out along Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights, and begins early Monday morning with J'Ouvert celebrations honoring Caribbean culture.
The Labor Day tradition sees over two million people turn out along Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights, and begins early Monday morning with J'Ouvert celebrations honoring Caribbean culture.
22-year-old woman killed, brothers injured in Commack car crash
It happened on 213 Harned Road near Donna Court before 8:30 a.m. Thursday.
It happened on 213 Harned Road near Donna Court before 8:30 a.m. Thursday.
NYC weather: Heat returns Labor Day weekend across tri-state area
Sunny skies and warm temps for the holiday weekend. FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the details.
Sunny skies and warm temps for the holiday weekend. FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the details.
Ulster County names first-ever poet laureate
Kate Hymes was announced Wednesday as the inaugural officially appointed poet for the upstate county.
Kate Hymes was announced Wednesday as the inaugural officially appointed poet for the upstate county.
NYC plans for new school year with thousands of new migrants
Although the city does keep track of the immigration status of children enrolling in school, this comes as around 20,000 migrant children have arrived in New York City since last spring and are currently in the city’s care.
Although the city does keep track of the immigration status of children enrolling in school, this comes as around 20,000 migrant children have arrived in New York City since last spring and are currently in the city’s care.
Long Island students begin returning for new school year
The majority of districts in New York start the new school year next Tuesday and Wednesday after Labor Day.
The majority of districts in New York start the new school year next Tuesday and Wednesday after Labor Day.
Off-duty NYPD officer shot in Queens: officials
The shooting happened on Queens Boulevard in the Maspeth section.
The shooting happened on Queens Boulevard in the Maspeth section.
Dine with your doggo: NYC café where fluff meets flavor at Boris & Horton!
From iced lattes to sandwiches, humans get their own food. And dogs also have a menu that includes pup tarts, cookies, and peanut butter ice cream.
From iced lattes to sandwiches, humans get their own food. And dogs also have a menu that includes pup tarts, cookies, and peanut butter ice cream.
NYC crime: Woman shoved onto subway tracks in Tribeca
It happened just after 11 p.m. Tuesday night at the Chambers Street station.
It happened just after 11 p.m. Tuesday night at the Chambers Street station.
NYC building superintendent accused of killing wife, 2 children in murder-suicide
Police officials said Edison Lopez used multiple kitchen knives to kill his wife, Aleksandra Witex, and their two young children.
Police officials said Edison Lopez used multiple kitchen knives to kill his wife, Aleksandra Witex, and their two young children.
Street repairs underway following Times Square water main break
The rushing water was only a few inches deep on the street, but videos posted to social media showed the flood cascading into the Times Square subway station, down stairwells and through ventilation grates.
The rushing water was only a few inches deep on the street, but videos posted to social media showed the flood cascading into the Times Square subway station, down stairwells and through ventilation grates.
Upper West Side ‘noise cameras’ take on noisy motorists; hefty fines possible
New York City has received 450,000 noise complaints so far this year, the largest complaint category of all 311 phone calls.
New York City has received 450,000 noise complaints so far this year, the largest complaint category of all 311 phone calls.
Muslim call to prayer can now be broadcast publicly in NYC without a permit
Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday that mosques no longer need a special permit to publicly broadcast the Islamic call to prayer, or adhan, on Fridays and at sundown during the holy month of Ramadan.
Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday that mosques no longer need a special permit to publicly broadcast the Islamic call to prayer, or adhan, on Fridays and at sundown during the holy month of Ramadan.
FDNY makes history with most diverse graduating class yet
The FDNY welcomed 303 new members on Tuesday in one of the most diverse graduating classes in the department's history.
The FDNY welcomed 303 new members on Tuesday in one of the most diverse graduating classes in the department's history.
Times Square water main break floods streets, disrupts subway service
Closures should be expected on 7th Ave., between W. 42nd St. and W. 39th St., as well as around 40th St. and 8th Ave.
Closures should be expected on 7th Ave., between W. 42nd St. and W. 39th St., as well as around 40th St. and 8th Ave.
Hochul announces new COVID protections in NY
New York City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan released a statement saying that the BA.2.86 variant was “almost certainly circulating" in the city.
New York City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan released a statement saying that the BA.2.86 variant was “almost certainly circulating" in the city.
Mystery artist 'Snoeman' decorating storefronts in NYC
Stroll down Amsterdam avenue and you can spot ‘Snoeman’s’ work on walls, doors, or spicing up the empanada street carts.
Stroll down Amsterdam avenue and you can spot ‘Snoeman’s’ work on walls, doors, or spicing up the empanada street carts.
10 people charged in kidnapping and death of man from upstate New York homeless encampment
Authorities say 10 people have been charged in the death of a man who was kidnapped from a homeless encampment on the outskirts of Ithaca and found buried in a neighboring county.
Authorities say 10 people have been charged in the death of a man who was kidnapped from a homeless encampment on the outskirts of Ithaca and found buried in a neighboring county.