George Santos talks solitary confinement, apologies in post-prison interview
George Santos spoke with FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg about his time in prison – including being forced into solitary conferment – the lessons he’s learned, the apologies he needed to make and the future for the former Long Island politician.
George Santos spoke with FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg about his time in prison – including being forced into solitary conferment – the lessons he’s learned, the apologies he needed to make and the future for the former Long Island politician.
FULL: George Santos post-prison interview | Local exclusive
In his first local TV interview since Pres. Trump Donald Trump commuted his sentence, George Santos tells FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg about his time in prison, including solitary confinement and "cat food" served as meals. He apologizes to his constituents but doesn’t detail plans about paying back his victims. He also touches upon what’s in store for Santos 2.0, including a newfound passion for working with youth and fighting for prison reform.
In his first local TV interview since Pres. Trump Donald Trump commuted his sentence, George Santos tells FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg about his time in prison, including solitary confinement and "cat food" served as meals. He apologizes to his constituents but doesn’t detail plans about paying back his victims. He also touches upon what’s in store for Santos 2.0, including a newfound passion for working with youth and fighting for prison reform.
Baby girl found with umbilical cord attached inside Penn Station
A newborn baby girl was found alone inside Manhattan’s 34th Street–Penn Station during Monday morning rush hour. Police are now searching for the parents.
A newborn baby girl was found alone inside Manhattan’s 34th Street–Penn Station during Monday morning rush hour. Police are now searching for the parents.
Man charged after head, torso reportedly found in Brooklyn garbage bin
A man was arrested and charged after a head and torso were reportedly found last week inside a garbage bin in Brooklyn.
A man was arrested and charged after a head and torso were reportedly found last week inside a garbage bin in Brooklyn.
Bronx subway incident: 4 train car separates, passengers safe
A subway car separation on a southbound 4 train in the Bronx created a tense situation for passengers on Sunday.
A subway car separation on a southbound 4 train in the Bronx created a tense situation for passengers on Sunday.
Over 2 dozen hospitalized following Brooklyn apartment fire
A fire at an apartment building in Borough Park, Brooklyn, sent 27 people to the hospital with minor injuries on Sunday morning, according to the FDNY.
A fire at an apartment building in Borough Park, Brooklyn, sent 27 people to the hospital with minor injuries on Sunday morning, according to the FDNY.
24-year-old man shot, killed inside Brooklyn building: NYPD
A man is dead and a person is in custody after a shooting inside a Brooklyn building early Sunday, according to the NYPD.
A man is dead and a person is in custody after a shooting inside a Brooklyn building early Sunday, according to the NYPD.
21-year-old stabbed, killed inside Queens building
A man in his early 20s was killed early Sunday after being stabbed inside a building in Queens.
A man in his early 20s was killed early Sunday after being stabbed inside a building in Queens.
Live NYC 'No Kings' protests: Updates, street closures, map
"No Kings Day" protests happened in NYC, across the U.S. and abroad, targeting many of the Trump administration's policies.
"No Kings Day" protests happened in NYC, across the U.S. and abroad, targeting many of the Trump administration's policies.
NYC's 34th Street Busway project paused by Trump administration
The 34th Street Busway project in Midtown has hit a roadblock as federal highway officials have raised concerns, prompting the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) to pause the project.
The 34th Street Busway project in Midtown has hit a roadblock as federal highway officials have raised concerns, prompting the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) to pause the project.
PHOTOS: Signs, posters created for No Kings Day protests in New York, DC
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets from Times Square to the National Mall on Saturday, waving flags and holding signs calling for accountability and democracy during nationwide “No Kings Day" protests.
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets from Times Square to the National Mall on Saturday, waving flags and holding signs calling for accountability and democracy during nationwide “No Kings Day" protests.
Man's remains found in Brooklyn garbage bin: Police sources
A head and torso were discovered in a garbage bin in Brooklyn this morning, Oct. 17, a law enforcement source told FOX 5 NY.
A head and torso were discovered in a garbage bin in Brooklyn this morning, Oct. 17, a law enforcement source told FOX 5 NY.
'No Kings' protests: Watch live coverage, what to expect in NYC Saturday
Hundreds of "No Kings Day" protests are planned across the U.S. – including in the NYC area – on Saturday, Oct. 18 to protest the Trump administration's policies. FOX 5 NY will stream live coverage.
Hundreds of "No Kings Day" protests are planned across the U.S. – including in the NYC area – on Saturday, Oct. 18 to protest the Trump administration's policies. FOX 5 NY will stream live coverage.
From tech to tufting: How a local artist is turning mental health into visual healing
After decades in tech, Charlie Serotoff took to tufting, using the medium to turn personal stories into colorful, textured works of art.
After decades in tech, Charlie Serotoff took to tufting, using the medium to turn personal stories into colorful, textured works of art.
NYC mayoral debate recap: 'You lost your own primary'
Democrat Zohran Mamdani, former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa are taking the stage in their second-to-last debate before Election Day. Follow along for live updates and key moments as the debate unfolds.
Democrat Zohran Mamdani, former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa are taking the stage in their second-to-last debate before Election Day. Follow along for live updates and key moments as the debate unfolds.
NYC Mayor Adams discusses next steps after he leaves office
Mayor Adams may have dropped out of the mayoral race, but he doesn't seem to be lacking in plans for the future.
Mayor Adams may have dropped out of the mayoral race, but he doesn't seem to be lacking in plans for the future.
NY drivers report E-ZPass error charging them extra
One commuter said they had been charged over $300 despite filing a dispute, calling customer service and removing their method of payment.
One commuter said they had been charged over $300 despite filing a dispute, calling customer service and removing their method of payment.
Long Island cold case: Man charged with teen's murder 40 years later
Richard Bilodeau has been charged with murdering Theresa Fusco in Lynbrook in 1984, after new DNA evidence allegedly tied him to the crime.
Richard Bilodeau has been charged with murdering Theresa Fusco in Lynbrook in 1984, after new DNA evidence allegedly tied him to the crime.
'No Kings' protests: NYC weekend street closures, map of demonstrations
Several "No Kings Day" protests are planned this weekend in NYC, and with dozens of streets already scheduled to be closed this weekend, the demonstrations could cause even more traffic disruptions.
Several "No Kings Day" protests are planned this weekend in NYC, and with dozens of streets already scheduled to be closed this weekend, the demonstrations could cause even more traffic disruptions.
Trump says $16 billion Hudson River Tunnel Project is 'terminated'; NY leaders react
After pausing funding for the Hudson River Tunnel Project earlier this month, President Donald Trump announced the project is now "terminated."
After pausing funding for the Hudson River Tunnel Project earlier this month, President Donald Trump announced the project is now "terminated."