2 Long Island State Park beaches reopen after Hurricane Erin, local restrictions possible
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that swimming will resume at Jones Beach State Park and knee-level wading is now permitted at Robert Moses State Park. The reopening comes after rough surf and flooding from Hurricane Erin have "mostly subsided."
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that swimming will resume at Jones Beach State Park and knee-level wading is now permitted at Robert Moses State Park. The reopening comes after rough surf and flooding from Hurricane Erin have "mostly subsided."
Tour bus headed to NYC crashes on Thruway; 5 dead
Police said five people are dead in a crash involving a tour bus headed to New York City on the New York Thruway on Friday.
Police said five people are dead in a crash involving a tour bus headed to New York City on the New York Thruway on Friday.
Narcotics detective shot during attempted carjacking in Queens while executing search warrant
A 28-year-old suspect with 10 prior arrests and 4 convictions is in custody after an NYPD detective was shot in a friendly fire incident in Queens.
A 28-year-old suspect with 10 prior arrests and 4 convictions is in custody after an NYPD detective was shot in a friendly fire incident in Queens.
'Arrogant,' 'adventurous': See how Americans feel about New Yorkers
A new study shows that many Americans think of New Yorkers as arrogant and rude.
A new study shows that many Americans think of New Yorkers as arrogant and rude.
New York, New Jersey high schools that rank in the top 100 nationwide
In a country with tens of thousands of high schools, these high schools in New York and New Jersey ranked among the nation's top 100.
In a country with tens of thousands of high schools, these high schools in New York and New Jersey ranked among the nation's top 100.
Mother and 6-year-old daughter from Queens deported by ICE: Hochul
A mother and her 6-year-old daughter from Queens were deported by ICE, according to New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
A mother and her 6-year-old daughter from Queens were deported by ICE, according to New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
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.