Long Islander strings rackets for US Open
video

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

$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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meet the school teachers who are embracing AI
video

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.