Lawsuit blames construction company for Legionnaires’ disease outbreak
A new lawsuit is accusing a construction company of neglecting to clean stormwater from the cooling towers behind the deadly Legionnaire's disease outbreak in Harlem.
A new lawsuit is accusing a construction company of neglecting to clean stormwater from the cooling towers behind the deadly Legionnaire's disease outbreak in Harlem.
$3 subway tickets and other price hikes could be coming to NY
The first of three hearings regarding a price hike for MTA fares is tonight, August 19.
The first of three hearings regarding a price hike for MTA fares is tonight, August 19.
Viral 'Kool-Aid Man Challenge' returns: Teens cause property damage on Staten Island
Police say they are investigating something called the "Kool-Aid Man Challenge," where teens record themselves smashing through fences, inspired by the old commercials.
Police say they are investigating something called the "Kool-Aid Man Challenge," where teens record themselves smashing through fences, inspired by the old commercials.
MTA approves $2B Second Avenue subway expansion in NYC
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is moving forward with the Second Avenue Subway expansion, a project that has been promised to East Harlem for nearly a century. The MTA Board has approved a nearly $2 billion contract for the tunneling and excavation work for Phase two of the project.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is moving forward with the Second Avenue Subway expansion, a project that has been promised to East Harlem for nearly a century. The MTA Board has approved a nearly $2 billion contract for the tunneling and excavation work for Phase two of the project.
NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak: 5th person has died
A fifth person has died from the Legionnaires' disease cluster in Central Harlem. NYC has confirmed 108 cases so far in the outbreak that began in late July. As of Monday, 14 are hospitalized.
A fifth person has died from the Legionnaires' disease cluster in Central Harlem. NYC has confirmed 108 cases so far in the outbreak that began in late July. As of Monday, 14 are hospitalized.
Long Islander strings rackets for US Open
Julien Klein, a member of the Wilson International String Team, is working at the U.S. Open, stringing rackets for top tennis player. FOX 5NY's Jodi Goldberg explores the career that began as a college side hustle.
Julien Klein, a member of the Wilson International String Team, is working at the U.S. Open, stringing rackets for top tennis player. FOX 5NY's Jodi Goldberg explores the career that began as a college side hustle.
Brooklyn mass shooting: 14 injured, 2 gunmen dead, 2 suspects sought
Police are searching for at least two gunmen after a Brooklyn nightclub shooting left 3 dead and 14 injured in what investigators believe was gang-related.
Police are searching for at least two gunmen after a Brooklyn nightclub shooting left 3 dead and 14 injured in what investigators believe was gang-related.
Suspect wanted for raping 15-year-old girl in Bronx home: police
The NYPD is asking for the public's help to identify and find a rape suspect.
The NYPD is asking for the public's help to identify and find a rape suspect.
MTA officer accidentally shoots himself in leg at Grand Central: officials
An officer is recovering after an accidental shooting at Grand Central Terminal on Sunday morning.
An officer is recovering after an accidental shooting at Grand Central Terminal on Sunday morning.
12 people shot, 3 killed, inside Brooklyn nightclub; 4 suspects on the loose
Three people are dead, and nine others injured after police say several gunmen opened fire inside a nightclub in Brooklyn early Sunday morning.
Three people are dead, and nine others injured after police say several gunmen opened fire inside a nightclub in Brooklyn early Sunday morning.
NYC public school calendar: Key dates and information for 2025-26
The first day of school is just weeks away in New York City, which means it's time to get ready for the year ahead.
The first day of school is just weeks away in New York City, which means it's time to get ready for the year ahead.
Legionnaire's: 12 cooling towers test positive for live bacteria, 99 cases confirmed
NYC Legionnaire's latest: 12 cooling towers test positive for live bacteria, 99 cases confirmed
NYC Legionnaire's latest: 12 cooling towers test positive for live bacteria, 99 cases confirmed
Nearly 10K housing units, 34 St. busway corridor: NYC Council approves rezoning plan
The New York City Council has approved a plan that would create over 9,500 units of housing and a busway on 34th Street, among other things.
The New York City Council has approved a plan that would create over 9,500 units of housing and a busway on 34th Street, among other things.
Brian Flores' racial discrimination claims against NFL can go to trial, appeals court rules
In February 2022, Flores sued the NFL and several teams claiming racial discrimination ran rampant through the league's hiring process, particularly against Black coaches.
In February 2022, Flores sued the NFL and several teams claiming racial discrimination ran rampant through the league's hiring process, particularly against Black coaches.
Drugs, public sex acts plague NYC neighborhood | Exclusive
From open-air drug use to lewd acts in public parks, East Harlem residents say daily life along Lexington Avenue has become unsafe. Exclusive FOX 5 video shows people using drugs and passing out on sidewalks as police respond to quality-of-life complaints.
From open-air drug use to lewd acts in public parks, East Harlem residents say daily life along Lexington Avenue has become unsafe. Exclusive FOX 5 video shows people using drugs and passing out on sidewalks as police respond to quality-of-life complaints.
Man taken into custody after NYC apartment goes up in flames, 2 firefighters injured
Two firefighters were injured and taken to a hospital after a fire broke out on the fourth floor of a six-story building in the Bronx. A man is in police custody.
Two firefighters were injured and taken to a hospital after a fire broke out on the fourth floor of a six-story building in the Bronx. A man is in police custody.
$5.4B Times Square casino bid backed by Jay-Z draws backlash, here's why
Jay-Z-backed $5.4B Times Square casino bid changes funding plan after backlash, with supporters touting jobs and critics warning of congestion, crime.
Jay-Z-backed $5.4B Times Square casino bid changes funding plan after backlash, with supporters touting jobs and critics warning of congestion, crime.
Billy Joel's Long Island motorcycle shop set to close
Billy Joel's Long Island motorcycle shop, 20th Century Cycles, is closing down after nearly 15 years.
Billy Joel's Long Island motorcycle shop, 20th Century Cycles, is closing down after nearly 15 years.
Can my child bring their cell phone to school in NYC this year?
New York City Public Schools say students are not permitted to use personal internet-enabled electronic devices during the school day.
New York City Public Schools say students are not permitted to use personal internet-enabled electronic devices during the school day.
Over $1B stolen by scammers: AG James sues Zelle for 'enabling widespread fraud'
An investigation by the attorney general's office revealed that Zelle lacks safety features that would have protected users from scammers, who have stolen over $1 billion between 2017 and 2023.
An investigation by the attorney general's office revealed that Zelle lacks safety features that would have protected users from scammers, who have stolen over $1 billion between 2017 and 2023.