Child rescued from pond in Queens

A child was rescued from a pond in the Springfield Gardens section of Queens, the FDNY said.

Love is on the menu: Valentine’s Day 2026 food deals

There are lots of ways to celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14. Several sit-downs, fast-casual, and fast-food restaurants are offering food deals.

Shooting at South Carolina State University leaves two dead

Two people were killed and at least one other was injured in a shooting at South Carolina State University, prompting a campus lockdown and cancellation of Friday classes.

NY DMV offices to close Friday for system upgrade

All New York DMV offices will close at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, for a systemwide upgrade.

Trump admin. to release funding for Gateway Tunnel Project

Federal officials were expected to release millions in funding for the Gateway Tunnel project by Thursday afternoon after a federal court ordered the money be restored.

New NYC ride app claims fares up to 20% cheaper than Uber, Lyft — but city says it’s illegal

Empower is recruiting TLC-licensed Uber and Lyft drivers, promising they can keep 100% of fares and set their own prices. Drivers pay a monthly subscription ranging from $50 to $350.

Government Shutdown: DHS closure seems certain as funding talks stall

A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appeared all but certain as House and Senate lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a 10‑day recess and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands stalled.

Meet the 111-year-old believed to be oldest man in US

Luis Cano, who was born in Colombia and now lives in Linden, celebrated his 111th birthday on Dec. 9.

Confirmed case of measles in NYC, Dept. of Health reports

There is one confirmed measles case in New York City, according to New York City's Department of Health.

NY officials re-raise pride flag removed from Stonewall

Hundreds gathered to watch as New York officials re-raised the LGBTQ+ pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument, FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green reports.

Polymarket free grocery store opens in NYC: Here's how it works

Polymarket, a prediction market, opened what it's calling “New York's First Free Grocery Stores" at 7th Avenue and Charles Street on Thursday.

Some gift cards sold at Costco are now worthless

Shoppers who bought restaurant gift cards at Costco may be in for a costly surprise.