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.
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.