Former NY Gov. Cuomo names 3 mistakes made during his political career
FOX 5 NY’s Morgan McKay asked former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo about his campaign launch video, where he said he made mistakes. She asked him to name the top three.
Mister Softee opens first ever ice cream shop on Long Island
The famous Mister Softee ice cream company has opened its first ever brick-and-mortar shop in East Islip.
Retired NYPD officers work to restore car of slain officer Eddie Byrne
A burglary ring has been targeting pharmacies across Queens and Staten Island, hitting at least 11 stores since December. The NYPD says thieves are stealing cash, lottery tickets, and high-demand weight loss drugs like Ozempic.
Body of missing Bronx woman found in duffel bag in Yonkers; boyfriend in custody
Pamela Alcantara, 26, was reported missing earlier this week. Her boyfriend is currently in custody and is being questioned by investigators.
7 Long Island men charged in $20M fraud scheme involving gift cards, elderly victims
Prosecutors say the suspects used a computer-based scam to steal from victims, some of whom were led to believe that their personal information had been used to buy child sex abuse material.
Pro-Palestinian protesters return to Columbia and Barnard after NYPD response
A day after NYPD officers responded to a bomb threat at Barnard College, demonstrators returned to protest police presence on campus.
'Dangerous and armed' man fatally shot by NYPD officers on Staten Island
A 'dangerous and armed' man was shot and killed Thursday morning by NYPD officers on Staten Island, authorities said.
NYPD clears Barnard College library after pro-Palestine protesters occupy building
Several protesters were arrested after pro-Palestine demonstrators occupied Barnard College's Milstein Center, leading to a NYPD response after a bomb threat forced evacuations.
Heavy rain, flooding causes chaos in New Jersey
A powerful storm brought heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding to the Tri-State area Wednesday, leaving drivers stranded, damaging homes, and knocking down power lines across Newark, Hillside, and the Bronx.
NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams joins Democratic primary field
Adams will reportedly launch her campaign with a rally in Queens on Sunday.
FIFA unveils plans for 2026 World Cup Final in New York and New Jersey
The 2026 World Cup Final will feature an elaborate halftime show modeled after the Super Bowl, along with other changes announced by FIFA on Wednesday.
Boy, 4, dies at Brooklyn women's shelter; officials test for fentanyl exposure
A four-year-old boy died from suspected fentanyl exposure at a Brooklyn shelter. He was found unresponsive at Women In Need in East Flatbush and later died at the hospital.
Woman, 81, dies in Greenwich Village home where she lived for 60 years
An 81-year-old woman is dead after a fire broke out in a home in Greenwich Village on Wednesday, according to the FDNY.
Adrienne Adams delivers State of the City address live
FOX 5 NY will stream NYC Speaker Adrienne Adams' State of the City, where she will have an opportunity to position herself for a potential 2025 mayoral run.
Severe weather alert on Wednesday: NYC braces for heavy rain, gusty winds and strong storms
A powerful storm system is expected to slam the NYC area on Wednesday with potentially severe weather. Here's what you need to know.
NYC cannabis shops file lawsuit over state's proximity rules
A new legal battle is brewing in Chelsea as cannabis dispensary owners question New York State’s proximity rule for licensed businesses. The Office of Cannabis Management is facing lawsuits from dispensary owners for allegedly failing to enforce its own rules.
NYPD searching for suspect in Queens mailbox break-ins
The NYPD is searching for a suspect linked to multiple mailbox burglaries in Queens, where checks and checkbooks were stolen from apartment buildings.
FBI's New York field office Chief says he's retired from bureau after being ordered to do so
FBI New York chief James Dennehy has retired after being directed to step down. He had reportedly resisted efforts to scrutinize agents involved in investigations related to the January 6 Capitol riot.
72-year-old woman kicked down the stairs inside NYC subway station
The woman was walking down the staircase when she was kicked from behind, causing her to fall down, police said.