Rep. Mike Lawler considering 2026 run for NY Governor

Lawler says that he plans to make a decision by June on whether or not he will launch a campaign for governor, potentially joining a growing field including Bruce Blakeman and Elise Stefanik.

Trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs set to begin amid jury selection challenges

Six hundred men and women are now filling out jury surveys to determine if they will be selected to decide the fate of Sean "Diddy" Combs.

FDNY orders ambulances to take patients to closest hospital, sparking backlash

Emergency service crews in New York City must transport patients to the closest hospital. Some doctors and patients are frustrated by the new policy.

Man charged with rape of corpse aboard NYC subway train

The man accused of engaging in a sexual act on a corpse aboard a New York City subway train has been arrested, police said.

Off-duty officer shot in Queens by alleged repeat offenders; 2 in custody

EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Eric Adams tells FOX 5 NY that the two people involved in the incident have "extensively long records" with over 10 prior arrests.

NYC launches 2025 Open Streets season with car-free Earth Day events

New York City's 2025 Open Streets season officially kicks off on Saturday, April 26, with Car-Free Earth Day celebrations across the five boroughs.

Man dies after stabbing on NYC subway platform

A man who was stabbed Friday morning on a New York City subway platform has died, the NYPD said.

Williamsburg residents pelted with liquids tossed from apartment window

Residents in Williamsburg, Brooklyn say someone has been throwing cooking oil, bleach, and other liquids from a second-floor apartment window onto pedestrians below.

Ex-US Rep. George Santos sentenced to 7+ years behind bars

Disgraced former U.S. Representative George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison on Friday in a federal court proceeding.

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge

Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to a federal murder charge in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

NYC Council passes bill regulating noisy non-essential helicopter flights from city heliports

The New York City Council has voted for stricter regulations of non-essential helicopter flights from city-owned heliports, following a helicopter crash on April 10 that killed six people.

NYC attorney indicted for allegedly sexually assaulting six women

Ryan Hemphill, 43, a private equity executive, has been accused of turning his Manhattan apartment into a torture chamber of "grotesque sexual violence" by prosecutors and raping six women.

Vietnamese and pizza? Bronx restaurant serves both

The neighbors of a now-retired Bronx pizzeria owner transformed the restaurant to better reflect their culture. VPho & Pizzeria touts two menus, one Italian and one Vietnamese, for its customers.

Pro-Palestinian protesters appear to attempt CCNY campus takeover

A group of students have reportedly gathered on the quad at City College of New York to protest the ongoing war in Gaza.

NYC air quality today: Live map as NJ wildfire smoke reaches Tri-State

Smoke from a NJ wildfire is pushing NYC air quality into the danger zone. Officials urge sensitive groups to limit outdoor activity during Thursday's air quality advisory.

61-year-old grandmother killed in Harlem crossfire, police say

Police are investigating after a 61-year-old grandmother was shot and killed in Harlem after being caught in a crossfire. Mayor Adams condemned the shooting, as police say they have a person of interest in custody.