Trump backs Long Island school district fighting to keep ‘Chiefs’ mascot
The Massapequa School District on Long Island is at the center of a growing national controversy after President Trump voiced support for its effort to keep the “Chiefs" mascot.
The Massapequa School District on Long Island is at the center of a growing national controversy after President Trump voiced support for its effort to keep the “Chiefs" mascot.
3 federal prosecutors resign over dismissed corruption case against Mayor Adams
Three federal prosecutors have resigned from the U.S. Justice Department after claiming they were pressured to admit wrongdoing over their involvement in the now-dismissed corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Three federal prosecutors have resigned from the U.S. Justice Department after claiming they were pressured to admit wrongdoing over their involvement in the now-dismissed corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
George Santos defends social media rants ahead of sentencing in NY fraud case
In a letter ahead of his Friday court date, the 36-year-old said he remains “profoundly sorry” for his crimes but argues the seven year prison sentence sought by prosecutors is overly harsh.
In a letter ahead of his Friday court date, the 36-year-old said he remains “profoundly sorry” for his crimes but argues the seven year prison sentence sought by prosecutors is overly harsh.
Mahmoud Khalil's wife gives birth after ICE denies Columbia activist's plea for temporary release
Emails shared with The Associated Press say federal immigration authorities denied Mahmoud Khalil’s request for a temporary release from detention to attend the birth of his first child.
Emails shared with The Associated Press say federal immigration authorities denied Mahmoud Khalil’s request for a temporary release from detention to attend the birth of his first child.
Feds charge 27 in NYC Tren de Aragua crackdown
Federal authorities have charged 27 people tied to the violent Venezuealan gang Tren de Aragua with crimes including racketeering, sex trafficking, drug trafficking, robbery, and firearms offenses.
Federal authorities have charged 27 people tied to the violent Venezuealan gang Tren de Aragua with crimes including racketeering, sex trafficking, drug trafficking, robbery, and firearms offenses.
NY metro area sees one of the largest grocery price increases in US: study
The NY metropolitan area saw one of the largest increases in grocery prices of any metropolitan area in the U.S. over the past year, a new study shows.
The NY metropolitan area saw one of the largest increases in grocery prices of any metropolitan area in the U.S. over the past year, a new study shows.
Judge temporarily blocks Adams from allowing ICE agents on Rikers Island
A NY judge has ordered city officials to temporarily halt discussions with the Trump administration allowing federal immigration agents to operate within the Rikers Island jail complex.
A NY judge has ordered city officials to temporarily halt discussions with the Trump administration allowing federal immigration agents to operate within the Rikers Island jail complex.
Feds issue new deadline for New York to shut down congestion pricing gantries
A new ultimatum from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sets a deadline of May 21 to end congestion pricing and threatens penalties for noncompliance. But NY lawmakers appear unmoved.
A new ultimatum from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sets a deadline of May 21 to end congestion pricing and threatens penalties for noncompliance. But NY lawmakers appear unmoved.
12 jurors picked for Harvey Weinstein's #MeToo retrial
jury of seven women and five men has been picked for Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo rape retrial. Opening statements are expected to begin Wednesday.
jury of seven women and five men has been picked for Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo rape retrial. Opening statements are expected to begin Wednesday.
Queens house fire kills 3; officials cite blocked exits and no smoke detectors
Three people died, and another person was in critical condition, after a fire tore through an overcrowded home on Easter Sunday in the Jamaica Estates section of Queens, the FDNY said.
Three people died, and another person was in critical condition, after a fire tore through an overcrowded home on Easter Sunday in the Jamaica Estates section of Queens, the FDNY said.
Flashback: When Pope Francis led a 2015 mass at Madison Square Garden
Back in 2015, when Pope Francis visited NYC, he presided over mass at Madison Square Garden. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses was lucky enough to be among the 18,000 in attendance. He described the moment in his own words.
Back in 2015, when Pope Francis visited NYC, he presided over mass at Madison Square Garden. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses was lucky enough to be among the 18,000 in attendance. He described the moment in his own words.
Subway rider stabbed in Bronx; NYPD seek suspect
Police are seeking a suspect who allegedly stabbed a 21-year-old man several times on a 5 train in the Bronx on Friday morning.
Police are seeking a suspect who allegedly stabbed a 21-year-old man several times on a 5 train in the Bronx on Friday morning.
100-year-old Long Island woman motivates with fitness, joy — and a perfect plank
At 100 years old, Long Island's Jerry Leo can still hold a 3-minute plank—and she's inspiring others at her local YMCA to stay strong, stay positive, and never stop moving.
At 100 years old, Long Island's Jerry Leo can still hold a 3-minute plank—and she's inspiring others at her local YMCA to stay strong, stay positive, and never stop moving.
NYC weather forecast: Temperatures expected to reach the 80s this weekend
While summer doesn't start for another few months, it certainly may feel like it this holiday weekend in NYC!
While summer doesn't start for another few months, it certainly may feel like it this holiday weekend in NYC!
Diddy trial will not be delayed, judge rules: Reports
With just three weeks to go, Combs appeared in court where the judge addressed several pretrial issues, including a defense request to postpone the May 5 trial date.
With just three weeks to go, Combs appeared in court where the judge addressed several pretrial issues, including a defense request to postpone the May 5 trial date.
Nadine Menendez bribery case goes to jury as deliberations set to resume Monday
A jury will resume deliberations Monday in Nadine Menendez’s bribery trial after prosecutors called her a “critical participant” in a scheme with her husband, ex-Senator Bob Menendez.
A jury will resume deliberations Monday in Nadine Menendez’s bribery trial after prosecutors called her a “critical participant” in a scheme with her husband, ex-Senator Bob Menendez.
Accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione to be arraigned in federal court next week: What's next
The court appearance today for accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione in Manhattan has been postponed, and his arraignment will take place next week.
The court appearance today for accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione in Manhattan has been postponed, and his arraignment will take place next week.
Federal government takes control of Penn Station renovation
The federal government is now in charge of the long-awaited Penn Station renovation. U.S. Transportation officials say Amtrak and the Department of Transportation will oversee the $7 billion project, replacing the MTA.
The federal government is now in charge of the long-awaited Penn Station renovation. U.S. Transportation officials say Amtrak and the Department of Transportation will oversee the $7 billion project, replacing the MTA.
Luigi Mangione indicted on federal charges before court appearance
Accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione was indicted on federal charges Thursday, a day before his scheduled court appearance in the December killing of CEO Brian Thompson.
Accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione was indicted on federal charges Thursday, a day before his scheduled court appearance in the December killing of CEO Brian Thompson.
Harvey Weinstein retrial continues with slow jury selection as judge approves hospital transfer
A Manhattan judge has approved Harvey Weinstein’s legal team’s request to move him from Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital as his retrial continues.
A Manhattan judge has approved Harvey Weinstein’s legal team’s request to move him from Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital as his retrial continues.