These New York laws are taking effect in 2025

Several new laws in New York are taking effect in 2025. Here's a look at some of them that could impact your life.

Mass shooting outside NYC nightclub leaves 10 injured: What we know

The NYPD is searching for multiple suspects after 10 people were injured in a mass shooting outside Amazura nightclub in Jamaica, Queens.

Fireworks explosion in Honolulu area kills 3, injures at least 20

Authorities say three people died and 20 others were critically injured in a New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion in a Honolulu-area neighborhood.

Here's how much Connecticut's minimum wage will increase in 2025

"This is a fair, modest adjustment for workers who will invest their earnings right back into our economy and support local businesses in their communities."

New Orleans truck attack suspect may not have acted alone; FBI sets up tip line

The FBI says the driver who plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street on New Year’s Day, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, may not have acted alone. They set up a tip line for anyone with information, videos or photos.

Here's how much New Jersey's minimum wage will increase in 2025

Under the law, the minimum wage rate for seasonal and small employees will continue to increase gradually until 2028.

Sugar Bowl in New Orleans postponed until Thursday after Bourbon Street attack

The decision has been made to push back the Sugar Bowl at New Orleans' Superdome until Thursday following the deadly attack early Wednesday morning on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, sources told FOX 5's D.J. Shockley.

Video shows brick display collapsing on crowd during NYE balloon drop

A New Year's Eve celebration was cut short for families after a brick display holding balloons for a drop collapsed into a crowded Massachusetts arcade.

Who is Kamel Hawkins? Suspect charged in random NYC subway shove

Kamel Hawkins, 23, was arrested and charged with attempted murder in the 2nd degree and assault degree in the 2nd degree, the NYPD said.

Long Islanders launch 'Angel Shot' app to protect bar patrons

The Angel Shot app launched by Long Islanders allows women and even men caught in uncomfortable bar scenes to communicate with staff without having to make a scene.

How will congestion pricing affect drivers in Queens?

FOX 5 spoke with residents and drivers in Queens about how they think congestion pricing will affect them.

Power outage leaves most of Puerto Rico in the dark on New Year's Eve

A blackout in Puerto Rico left nearly 1.3 million clients in the dark on Tuesday as the U.S. territory began preparations to celebrate New Year’s Eve, and according to officials, it may take up to two days to restore power.

North Carolina mom hospitalized after mistaking nail glue for eyedrops

A North Carolina mother was hospitalized in December after accidentally gluing her eyes shut with nail glue, mistaking it for eyedrops.

New Year’s Eve blackout leaves nearly all of Puerto Rico without power

A blackout hit nearly all of Puerto Rico early Tuesday as the U.S. territory prepared to celebrate New Year’s, leaving more than 1.3 million clients in the dark. Officials said it could take up to two days to restore power.