VIDEO: Florida woman robbed of $200 in lotto winnings in Orange County; suspect arrested, officials say

An 83-year-old woman was dragged out of her vehicle and seemingly wrestled to the ground minutes after collecting her lottery winnings from a convenience store, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

How to watch the rare January planetary alignment from your backyard

It may be cold outside, but FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente said it will be worth it to go outside and check out the stars for the rest of January.

'Miracle on the Hudson' marks 16 years: Check out FOX 5 news coverage from 2009

Back on Jan. 15, 2009, Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger managed to land U.S. Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River, near 42nd St., after losing engine power when the plane hit a flock of geese.

Man's body found in garbage bags under bed of Queens apartment

According to police, the man's body was found inside two garbage bags – one over his head and the other over his feet.

'Pray for us': Bronx residents displaced by massive fire grieve, seek support

After a massive fire in the Bronx left dozens of families displaced, victims are facing uncertainty as they wait for long-term housing support.

Iconic 'Sex and the City' brownstone in West Village to get gate to curb fan frenzy

The owner of the iconic West Village brownstone that served as the fictional home of Carrie Bradshaw says overzealous tourists and influencers have forced them to request permission to build a gate across the front of the stoop.

Think you owe a congestion pricing fine? Scammers may be behind it

As New York City's congestion pricing program takes effect, scammers are using phishing schemes to exploit drivers, posing as legitimate tolling agencies to steal sensitive information.

MS-13 gang member pleads guilty to 7 killings on Long Island

Jairo Saenz, a MS-13 gang leader known as "Funny" has pleaded guilty to seven murders on Long Island, including the brutal killings of Brentwood High School students Nisa Mickens and Kayla Cuevas.

14-year-old randomly stabbed to death in the Bronx: NYPD

Authorities say 14-year-old Caleb Rijos was found stabbed to death Friday morning at the Mitchell Houses in Mott Haven.

NYC man accused of randomly stabbing 14-year-old has long rap sheet: Who is he?

Waldo Mejia has an extensive criminal record dating back to 2015, having been arrested four times for burglary, arson and possession of a gun. In 2024, he was arrested for stabbing another victim's Ring camera with a kitchen knife.

Governor's Ball 2025: Who is headlining the New York music festival?

The Governor's Ball lineup has officially been announced, and the headline performers are bigger than ever this year. Here's who's coming to New York:

Hochul to announce free tuition plan at city, state colleges: Details

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul is scheduled to announce a plan to offer free tuition to state and city colleges for students pursuing associates degrees in certain high-demand fields. Here's what to know.

MTA: Manhattan traffic dropped 7.5% in first week of congestion pricing

New York City’s congestion pricing program appears to have reduced the number of cars entering the city's central business district by 7.5%. But experts warn against drawing conclusions too quickly.

Bronx open-air drug market continues to plague residents despite cleanup efforts

An open-air drug market at 149th Street and Melrose Avenue in the Bronx continues to thrive, despite city efforts to address the issue. Now, local lawmakers are renewing their demands for more work to be done to clean up the area.

2024’s friendliest states: Where did New York rank?

Friendliness varies across the country, so does New York stand out as the friendliest state? Here's where tourists ranked New York.

NYC snow forecast: What are the chances this week for the city?

Residents across NYC woke up this weekend to snow on the ground. It wasn't much, but it was something. So, when's the next time the Big Apple will see snow?