NY State Trooper no longer faces murder charge in fatal Thruway chase

Christopher Baldner still faces a second-degree manslaughter charge and other counts stemming from the Dec. 22, 2020 highway chase north of New York City that led to the death of Monica Goods.

Couple killed in Mexico, human penis found at gas station, bogus tickets issued: This week's top stories

From a human penis found at an Alabama gas station, to an Illinois woman charged with stealing $1.5M in chicken wings from a school district, here's a look at the top viewed stories on FOX5NY.com from Jan. 28 to Feb. 3:

Family of stabbed Bronx teen demand justice

The family of a Bronx teen who was badly injured when he was stabbed earlier this week is demanding justice, as the teen clings to life.

Empire State Building to light up Eagles’ green again if Philadelphia wins Super Bowl LVII: report

After stirring up chaos on social media from New York Giants fans for lighting up green in support of the Philadelphia Eagles after their win over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game last weekend, the iconic building is planning to do the same depending on the outcome of Super Bowl LVII.

Gov. Hochul proposes changes to New York's concealed carry laws

More changes could be on the way for New York's concealed carry law after Governor Kathy Hochul made several new proposals in her latest budget.

Long Island street honoring KKK leader renamed after student-led effort

Lindner Place in Malverne, which was named after Paul Lindner, a banker who served as great titan of the New York State Ku Klux Klan, is now named Acorn Way.

NY state trooper arrested for issuing bogus traffic tickets

The state trooper wrote dozens of fake tickets in Westchester County for cars he never pulled over. One of the tickets was allegedly made out against a person who was already dead.

Bald eagles boom in the New York City area

Bald eagles are booming in the New York City area, especially New Jersey, where they are back in all their majestic glory.

Rescuers monitoring 'missing' Central Park Zoo owl after exhibit vandalized

Officials “continue to have visual contact” with a Eurasian eagle owl that was discovered missing from the Central Park Zoo after the exhibit was vandalized, the officials said.

Man slashed several times at Manhattan subway station

Police are searching for a man they said slashed another man several times at a Manhattan subway station.

90-year-old NYC candy store owner brutally assaulted

An elderly Manhattan store owner was knocked unconscious in a brutal attack right outside of his shop.

Long Island leaders ask 'Where is Santos?'

Some Long Island leaders in Rep. George Santos’ district feel like they’re in limbo.

NY school district apologizes for ‘racist’ snowman post

A New York school district removed a Facebook photo of three students in front of a dirty snowman and apologized after a backlash from the community.

Suspect in custody for New Jersey synagogue firebombing

The man charged with attempting to firebomb a synagogue in Bloomfield, New Jersey is expected to appear in federal court Thursday.