How new research led to North Dakota tornado's EF5 upgrade

A powerful tornado struck Enderlin, North Dakota, on June 20, causing significant damage and leading to a rare EF5 classification after new research. Here's what went into the new research that led to the upgraded classification.

Do you know him? Young boy found unaccompanied in Queens

The NYPD has launched an urgent appeal to the public to help identify and locate the parents or caretaker of a young boy, believed to be 5 years old, who was found unaccompanied in Queens.

Cuomo says Mamdani doesn't have the experience to be NYC mayor

Cuomo sat down for an interview on Good Day New York to discuss why Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani shouldn't be mayor.

Social Security recipients getting double payments this October; here's why

The Social Security Administration sends some benefits early when the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday. Here’s which recipients will get a double payment this month.

2 years after Oct. 7 attack, Long Island family pleads for return of son's body

Israeli soldier and Long Island native Omer Neutra was one of the nearly 1,200 killed in Hamas' attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, but for more than a year, his family thought he was alive and being held hostage.

The Insurrection Act: What is it and could Trump invoke it for National Guard?

As conflict over Trump’s deployment of federal troops continues, Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states. Here’s what that means.

New York, New Jersey rank in Top 20 safest states to live in: report

New York and New Jersey can take a little comfort in the latest state safety rankings in WalletHub’s 2025 “Safest States to Live In.” The two states secured a spot in the top half, placing in the top 20 of all states.

New York ranks in Top 5 'worst' cities in US to drive in: report

If you’ve ever spent an hour inching down the FDR Drive or looping for a parking spot in Midtown, this probably won’t come as a surprise: New York City ranks near the very bottom for drivers nationwide, according to a new WalletHub report.

1-year-old baby found dead inside home, police say

Police are investigating the death of 1-year-old Anthony Casey in Brooklyn as a homicide.

Harvest Supermoon to rise in the New York sky tonight: How to watch

A spectacular evening awaits New Yorkers: the Harvest Supermoon will rise over the city tonight, lighting up the skies with an unusually bright full moon.

Deadly North Dakota tornado upgraded to EF5, the first in US in 12 years

A deadly tornado in Enderlin, North Dakota, on June 20 has been upgraded to an EF5, marking the first EF5 tornado in the United States in 12 years.

Siberian snow could bring 'intense cold' to NYC this winter. Here's why

Winter weather this year in NYC could have an extra chill, and it's all because of snow in Siberia. FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente explains.

Skydiving instructor dead after separation in air, student rescued

The student was stranded in the parachute for hours in a wooded area near Nashville. The skydiving instructor was later found dead.