Venus Williams gets a US Open wild card at age 45
Venus Williams will make her return to Grand Slam tennis at the U.S. Open in singles at age 45 after a two-year absence.
Venus Williams will make her return to Grand Slam tennis at the U.S. Open in singles at age 45 after a two-year absence.
Iguana spotted on power lines, saved by animal rescuer in Long Island
An animal rescuer is likely being hailed a hero in the reptilian community after climbing up to rescue an iguana that was stranded on power lines in a New York neighborhood earlier this week.
An animal rescuer is likely being hailed a hero in the reptilian community after climbing up to rescue an iguana that was stranded on power lines in a New York neighborhood earlier this week.
Mamdani holds nearly 20 point lead over Cuomo in NYC mayoral race
The Siena Research Institute's latest poll shows Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani with nearly a 20-point lead over current runner up, former governor Andrew Cuomo.
The Siena Research Institute's latest poll shows Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani with nearly a 20-point lead over current runner up, former governor Andrew Cuomo.
55-year-old woman dies, pulled from water near Manhattan Beach during prohibited swimming time
A 55-year-old woman has died after being pulled from the water at Manhattan Beach Park in Brooklyn on Monday evening.
A 55-year-old woman has died after being pulled from the water at Manhattan Beach Park in Brooklyn on Monday evening.
Meet the school teachers who are embracing AI
The use of AI in education is sparking debate, with opinions divided on whether it should be embraced or avoided in classrooms. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg talks to educators who are embracing AI.
The use of AI in education is sparking debate, with opinions divided on whether it should be embraced or avoided in classrooms. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg talks to educators who are embracing AI.
Man pushed onto tracks at NYC subway station; suspect still on the loose
Police are looking for a suspect after a man was shoved onto the train tracks and at a subway station in New York City this weekend.
Police are looking for a suspect after a man was shoved onto the train tracks and at a subway station in New York City this weekend.
Times Square shooting: 17-year-old charged with murder after 3 people shot
A 17-year-old suspect is facing several charges, including murder, after police say he opened fire in Times Square, hitting his intended target and two innocent bystanders.
A 17-year-old suspect is facing several charges, including murder, after police say he opened fire in Times Square, hitting his intended target and two innocent bystanders.
3 injured in overnight Times Square shooting; 17-year-old person of interest in custody
A triple shooting in Times Square early this morning has left three people wounded and a 17-year-old person of interest in custody, according to police.
A triple shooting in Times Square early this morning has left three people wounded and a 17-year-old person of interest in custody, according to police.
Pedestrians walk faster than NYC crosstown bus
Local leaders, including Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander, raced the 34th Street bus to promote a proposed busway on the street corridor.
Local leaders, including Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander, raced the 34th Street bus to promote a proposed busway on the street corridor.
9/11 victims: 3 more people identified decades after attack
They were identified through now-improved DNA testing of minute remains found amid the wreckage of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.
They were identified through now-improved DNA testing of minute remains found amid the wreckage of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.
NYC to open city-funded homeless shelter for transgender people
The New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) and Destination Tomorrow announced on Tuesday, the opening of Ace's Place, a homeless shelter for Transgender and gender non-conforming people.
The New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) and Destination Tomorrow announced on Tuesday, the opening of Ace's Place, a homeless shelter for Transgender and gender non-conforming people.
National Dominican Day Parade returns to Manhattan's Sixth Avenue
The 43rd Annual National Dominican Day Parade is set to bring a vibrant celebration of culture and heritage to the streets of Manhattan this weekend.
The 43rd Annual National Dominican Day Parade is set to bring a vibrant celebration of culture and heritage to the streets of Manhattan this weekend.
2 knife attacks on women, 94-year-old punched: Are random NYC assaults more common?
Despite record-low crime levels in the NYC subway system, two unprovoked knife attacks on women and a random assault on a 94-year-old man have raised concerns about safety. Here's what the NYPD commissioner says is the problem:
Despite record-low crime levels in the NYC subway system, two unprovoked knife attacks on women and a random assault on a 94-year-old man have raised concerns about safety. Here's what the NYPD commissioner says is the problem:
NYC Legionnaire's latest: Staffing shortage did not contribute to outbreak, officials say; 80+ cases reported
The Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem has grown to over 80 confirmed cases, with three people now dead, according to officials. As of today, 24 people are currently in the hospital.
The Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem has grown to over 80 confirmed cases, with three people now dead, according to officials. As of today, 24 people are currently in the hospital.
Suffolk County Exec. offers tax breaks to NYC companies seeking refuge if Mamdani wins
Long Island's Suffolk County Executive, Ed Romaine, offers tax breaks to New York City corporations that relocate to Suffolk if NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is elected.
Long Island's Suffolk County Executive, Ed Romaine, offers tax breaks to New York City corporations that relocate to Suffolk if NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is elected.
Will Trump intervene in NYC mayoral race? Mamdani blasts Cuomo for 'conspiring'
President Donald Trump is debating whether to intercede in the New York City mayoral race to block Democrat Zohran Mamdani from winning, according to a report in the New York Times.
President Donald Trump is debating whether to intercede in the New York City mayoral race to block Democrat Zohran Mamdani from winning, according to a report in the New York Times.
Old Westbury Police Department pilots AI body cameras
Old Westbury Police Department is incorporating AI-enhanced body cameras to allow officers to focus on the scene, but some critics are wary.
Old Westbury Police Department is incorporating AI-enhanced body cameras to allow officers to focus on the scene, but some critics are wary.
Montauk boat death: Autopsy results released after woman found at high-end resort
Officials are releasing new details in the death of a woman whose body was found on a boat docked at a high-end Hamptons resort earlier this week.
Officials are releasing new details in the death of a woman whose body was found on a boat docked at a high-end Hamptons resort earlier this week.
Legionnaires’ disease in NYC: How did the outbreak start?
The deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem continues to cause concern for those living in the area as more details about its origin are released.
The deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem continues to cause concern for those living in the area as more details about its origin are released.
Adams denied public matching funds, CFB says campaign 'violated the law'
The Campaign Finance Board denied New York City Mayor Eric Adams' public matching funds again today.
The Campaign Finance Board denied New York City Mayor Eric Adams' public matching funds again today.