5th Avenue to close to car traffic in December for first time ever

On December 4th, 11th, and 18th, between the hours of noon and 6 p.m., Fifth Avenue will be for pedestrians only from 49th Street to 57th Street.

NYC app-based food-delivery workers would get $23.82 per hour under proposed rule

Food-delivery workers in New York City who are dispatched by apps such as Grubhub, Uber Eats, and DoorDash would make nearly $24 per hour under a proposal from City Hall.

How thousands of motorists evade tolls with license plate tricks

A video obtained by FOX 5 News shows a car going through the RFK Bridge cashless toll using a license plate that flips to a blank slate when the car approaches the E-ZPass reader.

'Paralyzing' lake-effect snowstorm expected to bury Buffalo, New York, under up to 3 feet of snow

A long-duration lake-effect snowstorm is expected to bury parts of western and northern New York, including the cities of Buffalo and Watertown, under up to 3 feet of snow into this weekend.

David Bonola sentenced for brutal stabbing death of Queens mother Orsolya Gaal

"This was a brutal killing, and no amount of prison time can bring the victim back to her loved ones. Today’s sentencing, however, provides a measure of justice and I hope the victim’s family can rest easier knowing that the person responsible was held fully accountable."

Golden Girls Kitchen NYC is set to open soon

New Yorkers will be able to say "thank you for being a friend," inside the Golden Girls Kitchen restaurant experience in Manhattan.

Man stabbed in chest at Queens subway station

The NYPD says a man was stabbed in the chest by a random stranger at a Queens subway station.

Death of Queens 3-year-old found with bruises deemed a homicide

The death of a 3-year-old boy found unconscious and unresponsive with bruises throughout his body in Queens has been deemed a homicide, the NYPD says.

Is another minimum wage battle coming in New York?

It's been 10 years since the fight for the $15 minimum wage was launched in New York City. That wage took effect in 2019 but now some lawmakers and activists say the time has come to raise it again amid record inflation.

NYC approves fare hikes for taxis

New York City's TLC has approved fare hikes for yellow cabs for the first time in a decade. The rates for app-based rides are also going up. Here is what you need to know.

USMNT roster includes Long Island's Joe Scally | FIFA World Cup

Joe Scally of Suffolk County started playing soccer when he was 5. He's now getting ready to play his first match in the FIFA World Cup as a proud member of the U.S. Men's National Team. Joe is just 19 years old.

Off-duty cop shoots 2 women, kills herself in Rochester

An off-duty police officer in western New York shot a woman to death, wounded another woman and then killed herself, according to authorities. Police say the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute.

2 Brooklyn gangs busted for series of murders, shootings

Two Brooklyn gangs have been busted for a series of murders and shootings, including back in March when a three-year-old girl was shot, authorities say.

Storm targets NY, NJ with rain and snow

Some areas could see snow and ice from the storms. Here are the details.

Armed men rob 3 people of $72K in jewelry outside NYC store

Police say three people were robbed by two armed men on the street outside a Manhattan jewelry store. An estimated $72,000 in items were stolen from the victims.

FIFA World Cup wagering expected to be huge

The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be the first time New Yorkers can legally place bets on the tournament after the state legalized online sports betting in January.

Feds find cocaine hidden in traveler's wheelchair at JFK

A traveler arriving at JFK Airport from Punta Cana was caught smuggling cocaine hidden inside her wheelchair, federal authorities said.