NYC is getting a new area code
The state says there's a need for more telephone numbers due to population growth in the New York City metro area.
The state says there's a need for more telephone numbers due to population growth in the New York City metro area.
Egg prices soar as bird flu outbreak worsens
Egg prices are skyrocketing across the country, and New York has been hit hard, with the average cost rising to $7.24 per dozen.
Egg prices are skyrocketing across the country, and New York has been hit hard, with the average cost rising to $7.24 per dozen.
FDNY battle Queens fire amid frigid temps, frozen hydrant; e-bikes found at scene
NYC firefighters encountered a frozen hydrant, as well as multiple e-bikes and lithium-ion batteries, following a Friday morning fire in the Flushing section of Queens, the FDNY said.
NYC firefighters encountered a frozen hydrant, as well as multiple e-bikes and lithium-ion batteries, following a Friday morning fire in the Flushing section of Queens, the FDNY said.
Proposed bill would make 'masked harassment' a crime in New York
A proposed bill would make it a crime to wear masks to harass or threaten someone in New York.
A proposed bill would make it a crime to wear masks to harass or threaten someone in New York.
Meet the world’s oldest Holocaust survivor: 113-year-old Rose Girone
Rose Girone, at 113 years old, is believed to be the oldest living Holocaust survivor in the world.
Rose Girone, at 113 years old, is believed to be the oldest living Holocaust survivor in the world.
What would mass NYC migrant deportations look like?
If mass migrant deportations happened in NYC, what would it look like? Is there a plan in place? Here are some of those questions answered.
If mass migrant deportations happened in NYC, what would it look like? Is there a plan in place? Here are some of those questions answered.
Adams claims Biden administration told him to stay silent on migrants
"People often say well, you know, you don't sound like a Democrat, and you know, you seem to have left the party. No, the party left me, and it left working-class people."
"People often say well, you know, you don't sound like a Democrat, and you know, you seem to have left the party. No, the party left me, and it left working-class people."
NYPD memo: Officers should not assist with immigration enforcement
In an internal NYPD operations memo obtained by FOX 5 NY, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch reminds officers that local police should not be assisting federal authorities when it comes to immigration enforcement.
In an internal NYPD operations memo obtained by FOX 5 NY, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch reminds officers that local police should not be assisting federal authorities when it comes to immigration enforcement.
NYC Restuarant Week Winter 2025: Your guide to must-try deals
Restaurant Week has officially begin in New York City, meaning from January 21 through February 9, 2025, diners can savor the city’s culinary diversity at unbeatable prices
Restaurant Week has officially begin in New York City, meaning from January 21 through February 9, 2025, diners can savor the city’s culinary diversity at unbeatable prices
Coyote seen roaming parts of NYC: 'Multi-generational New Yorkers'
Coyotes were formerly residents of the Great Plains and Southwest, but over time, extended their range and now can be found across New York state.
Coyotes were formerly residents of the Great Plains and Southwest, but over time, extended their range and now can be found across New York state.
Over 100,000 birds euthanized at Long Island farm to contain bird flu outbreak
Over 100,000 birds were euthanized at a poultry farm on Long Island to prevent the spread of bird flu, FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg confirmed.
Over 100,000 birds were euthanized at a poultry farm on Long Island to prevent the spread of bird flu, FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg confirmed.
Homelessness in New York doubles: report
Homelessness in New York state has doubled between Jan. 2022 and 2024, according to a report released Wednesday by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
Homelessness in New York state has doubled between Jan. 2022 and 2024, according to a report released Wednesday by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
This is how far your paycheck goes in the NYC area
"While workers in expensive cities tend to get paid higher wages on average, their pay effectively declines when adjusted for the area’s cost of living," the website said.
"While workers in expensive cities tend to get paid higher wages on average, their pay effectively declines when adjusted for the area’s cost of living," the website said.
Polar vortex brings brutally cold weather to NYC: Is relief on the way?
Winter is making its presence known in New York City, as the polar vortex is bringing brutally cold temperatures to the Tri-State area. But is relief on the way?
Winter is making its presence known in New York City, as the polar vortex is bringing brutally cold temperatures to the Tri-State area. But is relief on the way?
NYC Mayor Adams says Democratic Party 'left me, and it left working-class people'
In a sit-down interview with Tucker Carlson, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said that the Democratic Party has abandoned him, and that he has been punished by the party for his stance on the migrant crisis.
In a sit-down interview with Tucker Carlson, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said that the Democratic Party has abandoned him, and that he has been punished by the party for his stance on the migrant crisis.
Teen injured while subway surfing in the Bronx
According to the NYPD, the victim, who’s between the ages of 15-18, was taken to a hospital with injuries to the head.
According to the NYPD, the victim, who’s between the ages of 15-18, was taken to a hospital with injuries to the head.
NYCHA residents left without heat and hot water in bitterly cold weather
People living at the Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem say that temperatures in their apartments have dropped below 50 degrees as they wait for heat and hot water.
People living at the Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem say that temperatures in their apartments have dropped below 50 degrees as they wait for heat and hot water.
New York State considers school cellphone ban
"As a result of these conversations, I am announcing today a proposal that will transform our classrooms," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
"As a result of these conversations, I am announcing today a proposal that will transform our classrooms," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Iconic NYC funeral home gets major transformation: 'Unique place in history'
Notably, the venue hosted the funerals of Beatles legend John Lennon in 1980, Hollywood star Judy Garland in 1969, and former First Lady Jackie Kennedy Onassis in 1994.
Notably, the venue hosted the funerals of Beatles legend John Lennon in 1980, Hollywood star Judy Garland in 1969, and former First Lady Jackie Kennedy Onassis in 1994.
NYC grocery store closed over 'severe' unsanitary conditions: What state inspectors found
Among the violations state inspectors found were mouse bites on smoked salmon and sausages, as well as moldlike residues on food surfaces.
Among the violations state inspectors found were mouse bites on smoked salmon and sausages, as well as moldlike residues on food surfaces.