California's 'Bitcoin Jesus' pays $50M in tax evasion case

A California cryptocurrency investor nicknamed “Bitcoin Jesus" has paid nearly $50 million to resolve a federal tax evasion indictment without having to admit he committed a crime.

Parking garage in White Plains partially collapses

The floor of a White Plains parking garage partially collapsed onto another floor on Wednesday morning.

Owner of the Brooklyn Mirage reportedly files for demolition permit

The owner of the music venue, the Brooklyn Mirage, has reportedly filed a demolition permit for at least part of the venue, which is part of the Avant Gardner complex.

Government shutdown enters day 15 as Senate vote fails, frustration grows

The federal government shutdown has now stretched into its third week, with no deal in sight after the Senate once again failed to advance a spending plan Tuesday night. 

Explosion at Hillside, NJ, auto body shop sparks massive fire: 'Harrowing sight'

An explosion at an auto body shop in Hillside, NJ, sparked a massive fire, destroying several businesses and sending thick black smoke pouring into the air.

Auto body shop ‘explosion’ fire in Hillside, NJ burns through multiple businesses

As of 9:18 p.m., the fire was still burning and had ripped through at least six nearby businesses, including a flower shop the mayor described as one of the oldest in town.

MGM abruptly pulls bid for casino license after receiving approval for Yonkers expansion

MGM Yonkers has withdrawn its application for a commercial casino license in Yonkers only weeks after its expansion plan was approved. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano is calling on Gov. Hochul to investigate the matter.

Arrests made after Mississippi homecoming shooting left 6 dead

The shooting and mass killing happened last weekend as people celebrated homecoming in a small Mississippi town. Six died and more than a dozen others were hurt.

NJ 2025 voting guide: When, where and how to vote

New Jersey voters, today is your last day to register to vote in the upcoming election! Read on for more information about when, where and how to vote.

Rare 'snowliage' phenomenon explained as NYC fall nears peak foliage

Fall colors and the first snowflakes don't usually mix in New York City, but every once in a while, the two collide in a phenomenon called "snowliage." FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente explains.

Broadway faces possible shutdown as musicians, performers threaten strike

The lights on Broadway could soon go dark — at least temporarily — if contract negotiations between the Broadway League and unions representing musicians, actors and stage managers continue to falter.

These are New York's 'Top 10 Best Colleges' for 2026: Study

With the Nov. 1 early-decision deadline approaching for prospective students, and the cost of college climbing, WalletHub has released its 2026 Best Colleges & Universities Rankings. Multiple New York colleges placed high on the list.

'No Kings' anti-Trump protests planned in NY, NJ: Here's when and where

Hundreds of "No Kings Day" protests are planned across the United States – including in NJ and NYC – on Saturday, Oct. 18 to protest the Trump administration's policies.

Alec Baldwin says he crashed his wife's Range Rover in the Hamptons

"A garbage truck the size of a whale cut me off," he said. "It was the biggest garbage truck I’ve ever seen. To avoid hitting it, I hit a big, fat tree, and crushed my wife’s car."

BASE jumpers illegally take to Yosemite’s El Capitan as shutdown hampers park enforcement

A climber in Yosemite National Park captured videos of BASE jumpers illegally leaping from El Capitan during the U.S. government shutdown, when limited staffing left park enforcement weakened.

Husband, wife killed in fiery plane crash on Massachusetts highway

A small plane crashed early Monday on Interstate 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, amid rain and strong winds from a nor’easter, killing two people on board and injuring one person on the ground.