Democrats urged to refocus after Trump makes major gains in NY

Donald Trump received the highest share of votes for a Republican in New York since 1988, prompting major soul-searching from state Democrats.

Brooklyn man charged with insurance fraud in staged car crash caught on dashcam

A Brooklyn man has been charged with staging a car accident for insurance fraud purposes last month in a case that received wide publicity after the victim shared dashboard camera footage of the crash on the Belt Parkway.

Upper West Side shooting suspect arrested, charged: police

A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with Thursday’s shooting on the Upper West Side, according to police.

NJ brush fire along Palisades Interstate Parkway sends smoke into NYC

A large brush fire near New Jersey’s Palisades Interstate Parkway sent thick smoke across the Hudson River into parts of New York City and Westchester.

Mahwah, NJ police save driver after fiery crash: VIDEO

A man who crashed into a tractor-trailer on the shoulder of I-287 in Mahwah, NJ, owes his life to two police officers who rushed to the scene and pulled him out of his SUV.

What's the future of NYC congestion pricing after Trump's win?

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who paused the program earlier this year – citing affordability concerns – has yet to indicate when or if she will resume the initiative.

NYC ending controversial migrant debit card program

New York City is ending a pilot program that provided migrant families with up to $350 a week on prepaid debit cards. Critics had argued that the program was vulnerable to misuse and prioritized migrants over New Yorkers in need.

Suffolk County overhauls Child Protective Services after death of 8 y/o Thomas Valva

The death of 8-year-old Thomas Valva revealed several failures within Suffolk County's Child Protective Services, which officials are looking to address with several changes and reforms.

Political comebacks and returns to private life: What happens to former presidential candidates?

As a country, we often hear less about the people who lost a presidential election. Here's a look at what happened to major political party candidates who didn't get voted into the White House.

Georgia residents reporting disturbing racist messages before, after election

Multiple Georgia residents contacted FOX 5 Atlanta after receiving an alarming text message about upcoming enslavement or being informed about a potential threat from white supremacists and KKK members.

Gov. Newsom says he's going to 'Trump proof' California state laws

California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump, on Thursday called for lawmakers to convene a special session later this year to safeguard the state’s progressive policies on climate change, reproductive rights and immigration ahead of another Trump presidency.

Democrat Laura Gillen flips NY’s District 4 blue on Long Island

Democrat Laura Gillen wins New York’s battleground District 4 House seat on Long Island, flipping it blue and overcoming her previous defeat to Republican Rep. Anthony D’Esposito.

Rockefeller Christmas tree begins its journey to the Big Apple

Get ready, New York City, it's almost the most wonderful time of the year. The Rockefeller Christmas tree is on its way from Massachusetts. Here's when the tree is expected to arrive:

Is the Starbucks app down?

On the day Starbucks rolled out their holiday menu and cups, the company experienced an outage of the order ahead and pay feature on its app.

Meet the Brooklyn Skate Moms: A community of women embracing skateboarding

In Brooklyn, a group of moms has turned their school drop-off routine into a chance to hit the skate parks. They call themselves the "Brooklyn Skate Moms," and they've found both joy and a sense of community in skateboarding.