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.

How LIRR riders can get to, from NYC during strike

It's day three of the LIRR strike – how exactly are commuters planning to get out of the city and into work tomorrow morning?

LIRR strike Day 3: No service for Tuesday morning even if deal is reached

Over the weekend, thousands of Long Island Railroad workers from five separate unions began a strike after weeks of negotiations failed to materialize into a new labor contract.

LIRR strike contingency plan: How to get to work on Monday

With the LIRR paralyzed by its first strike in 30 years, Monday morning's commute to New York City looks completely different.

PATH restores all train lines to 7-day service for 1st time since 2001

For the first time since 2001, all four PATH train lines are now operating seven days a week, marking a major service expansion for commuters traveling between New Jersey and New York City.

LIRR strike: Gov. Hochul urges 'get a deal done' as historic strike threatens commuter chaos

In an urgent press conference on Sunday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul warned New York City commuters to prepare for massive disruptions and called on all parties to immediately return to the negotiating table.