Who invented the March Madness bracket? Staten Island bar makes claim

Staten Island bar Jody’s Club Forest claims it started the trend in the 1970s to create what later became the popular tournament bracket.

Man set on fire in Times Square: Police say victim may know attacker

Police are searching for the attacker who set a man on fire in the middle of Times Square this weekend, and investigators say the victim may know who did it.

NYC celebrates its 264th St. Patrick's Day Parade

New York City's 264th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade featured school bands, Irish pipe ensembles, and uniformed FDNY and NYPD delegations marching down Fifth Avenue despite the rainy weather.

At least 18 dead after violent tornadoes rip across Missouri, South

At least 18 people are dead across three states following a widespread and dangerous severe weather outbreak, which started on Friday.

Long Island track star overturns ban in court, then wins state title

After being banned from the New York State Track and Field Championship for violating the state’s college rule, Zariel Macchia won a court case allowing her to compete, and then won the state title.

NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025: Street closures and transit updates

The 264th edition of New York City's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will step off at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 17. Here's what you need to know about which streets will be closed.

Trump’s executive orders targeting DEI programs reinstated by appeals court

A federal appeals court has lifted a nationwide injunction on Trump’s executive orders targeting DEI programs, allowing enforcement while legal challenges continue. The decision marks a major victory for the administration after multiple legal setbacks.

NASA, SpaceX launch Crew-10 from Florida to relieve stranded astronauts at space station

NASA and SpaceX successfully launched four Crew-10 astronauts from Florida on Friday evening. The crew is headed to the International Space Station (ISS) where they will rendezvous with NASA’s two stranded astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams.

Video shows ICE arresting Mahmoud Khalil

New video shows the arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, detained by ICE for his role in anti-Israel protests at Columbia University.

Cuomo: 'New York City is in crisis' | Exclusive 1-on-1 interview

Why is former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo running for mayor of NYC? Because "New York City is in crisis," he told FOX 5 NY's Rosanna Scotto in an exclusive interview.

NY Gov. Hochul meets with Trump in Washington

New York Governor Kathy Hochul met with former President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., Friday morning to address heated issues, including congestion pricing, immigration, and infrastructure.

Second Columbia protester arrested, another student 'self-deports'

Immigration officials have arrested a second Columbia University protester involved in the 2024 protests, while another ‘self-deported’ after having her student visa revoked.

Fallen Newark police officer Joseph Azcona posthumously promoted at funeral

Family and fellow officers are saying their final goodbyes to Newark Police Det. Joseph Azcona, 26, who was shot and killed in the line of duty. A 14-year-old boy was charged in his murder.

NASA, SpaceX Crew 10 rocket launch: How to watch live, stream

NASA and SpaceX are preparing to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday night from Florida.

MAP: NYC Half Marathon 2025 - Street closures and parking restrictions

Here's what you need to know about what streets will be closed and where parking will be restricted ahead of Sunday's NYC Half Marathon.