Department of Veterans Affairs says 60 DEI employees put on leave

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday that it has completed its initial implementation of President Donald Trump’s executive order mandating an end to diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government.

Brooklyn Israeli restaurant vandalized with antisemitic graffiti

A long-standing Israeli restaurant in a Brooklyn neighborhood was vandalized and defaced with anti-Israel messages on Sunday, police said.

Trump latest: Colombia retaliation; Palestinian refugee comments

President Trump has ordered tariffs and visa restrictions be imposed on Colombia in retaliation for not accepting two deportation flights.

ICE arrests begin in metro Atlanta, spokesperson says

After rumors swirled online about ICE raids in Georgia, it has been confirmed that searches are underway as of Jan. 26, 2025.

Explore NYC for free: List of top no-cost activities in every borough

Finding free activities in New York City feels like hitting the jackpot, as the city is quite expensive. See our list for free things you can do in the area:

Brooklyn fire leaves approximately 10 families displaced, 4 people injured: FDNY

Four people were hurt and approximately 10 families have been displaced after a four-alarm fire broke out in Brooklyn on Saturday night, according to the FDNY.

Iconic Theater District restaurant reopens, welcoming Broadway fans again

An iconic restaurant in the Theater District that hosted Broadway legends like Joan Rivers and Steven Sondheim is now open again for business.

NYC is getting a new area code

The state says there's a need for more telephone numbers due to population growth in the New York City metro area.

Earthquake near Paramus, NJ: Did you feel it?

The USGS says the earthquake happened around 1:02 p.m in Bergen County between Paramus and River Edge.

ICE raid at Newark, NJ fish market was not part of mass deportation plan: Sources

A source with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement tells FOX 5 that Thursday's raid at a fish market in Newark was a routine operation the result of a tip, and not part of President Donald Trump's mass deportation plans.

Egg prices soar as bird flu outbreak worsens

Egg prices are skyrocketing across the country, and New York has been hit hard, with the average cost rising to $7.24 per dozen.

DC's giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make National Zoo public debut

Washington, D.C.'s panda drought ended Friday when three-year-old giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make their public debut at the National Zoo.

FDNY battle Queens fire amid frigid temps, frozen hydrant; e-bikes found at scene

NYC firefighters encountered a frozen hydrant, as well as multiple e-bikes and lithium-ion batteries, following a Friday morning fire in the Flushing section of Queens, the FDNY said.

King family responds to Trump's order to declassify assassination files

The family of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is reacting to an executive order issued on Thursday to declassify documents associated with his assassination.