Nearly 1 in 7 NYC public school students were homeless last year: report
In an interview with FOX 5 NY’s Stephanie Bertini, a Bronx mother living in a city shelter described the emotional toll of losing her longtime home after rent became unaffordable.
U-Haul driver crashes into cars, sidewalk structures in Midtown, injures 4
Four people were injured after an 86-year-old U-Haul driver crashed into several structures on the sidewalk in Midtown earlier today, Oct. 21.
DHS: Undocumented immigrant, U.S. Marshal shot during ICE operation in South LA
A U.S. Marshal and a suspect were shot and wounded during a federal operation in South Los Angeles on Tuesday morning.
H-1B $100k visa updates from Trump administration
More details about Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee and how it will be implemented have been released from the administration.
White House demolition begins for Trump's ballroom: See photos
Demolition at the White House began Monday, tearing down part of the East Wing to build President Trump’s ballroom.
Jersey City police fatally shoot man who fired gun at officer: mayor
A man is dead after opening fire on police officers during a confrontation in Jersey City early Tuesday morning, according to the city's mayor.
SNAP benefits in New York could be delayed if federal shutdown continues
New York officials are warning that if the federal government shutdown drags into November, millions of residents who rely on SNAP food assistance or home-heating support could face delays in receiving benefits.
Police identify person of interest after newborn abandoned inside Penn Station
The NYPD has identified a person of interest wanted for questioning in connection with a newborn baby girl that was found abandoned inside Manhattan’s Penn Station.
2025 NYC voter guide: How, when to vote
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4 and early voting begins this Saturday Oct. 25 and runs through Nov. 2, giving voters added flexibility to cast their ballots.
Small earthquake reported in New Jersey
The magnitude 1.6 quake struck about two kilometers east-northeast of the town, in Hunterdon County.
Daniel Naroditsky, 29-year-old chess grandmaster and educator, dies unexpectedly
Daniel Naroditsky, a 29-year-old chess grandmaster, educator, and beloved figure in the chess world, has died unexpectedly.
George Santos talks solitary confinement, apologies in post-prison interview
George Santos spoke with FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg about his time in prison – including being forced into solitary conferment – the lessons he’s learned, the apologies he needed to make and the future for the former Long Island politician.
FULL: George Santos post-prison interview | Local exclusive
In his first local TV interview since Pres. Trump Donald Trump commuted his sentence, George Santos tells FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg about his time in prison, including solitary confinement and "cat food" served as meals. He apologizes to his constituents but doesn’t detail plans about paying back his victims. He also touches upon what’s in store for Santos 2.0, including a newfound passion for working with youth and fighting for prison reform.
Baby girl found with umbilical cord attached inside Penn Station
A newborn baby girl was found alone inside Manhattan’s 34th Street–Penn Station during Monday morning rush hour. Police are now searching for the parents.
Humpback whale dies stranded in shallow water off Long Beach Island, injured by propeller
A young humpback whale discovered stranded in shallow water off Holgate, New Jersey, has died after rescue crews determined the animal was too weak and injured to survive, according to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC).
Man charged after head, torso reportedly found in Brooklyn garbage bin
A man was arrested and charged after a head and torso were reportedly found last week inside a garbage bin in Brooklyn.
Amazon Web Services says issue that caused outage 'mitigated'
A major Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage early Monday disrupted major platforms including Snapchat, Roblox, Robinhood, and Coinbase.
Bronx subway incident: 4 train car separates, passengers safe
A subway car separation on a southbound 4 train in the Bronx created a tense situation for passengers on Sunday.
Over 2 dozen hospitalized following Brooklyn apartment fire
A fire at an apartment building in Borough Park, Brooklyn, sent 27 people to the hospital with minor injuries on Sunday morning, according to the FDNY.
CHP patrol car hit by shrapnel during Marines event attended by JD Vance near Camp Pendleton
An artillery round prematurely detonated over I-5 Freeway during a Marines celebration event, damaging a CHP car with flying shrapnel.