Rand Paul performs Heimlich maneuver on choking Joni Ernst at Senate lunch

Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky performed the Heimlich on fellow Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, who later joked that she was choking on “woke policies."

White Christmas in New York? What to know about snow in NYC before Santa's big day

The last White Christmas in New York City was in 2009 when 2 inches of snow was recorded. FOX 5 NY's Nick Gregory looks at the chances the Big Apple has in 2023.

Protein bars recalled after hairnets, shrink wrap found inside, FDA says

Certain whey protein bars have been recalled because they may contain “foreign material," including disposable hairnets, shrink wrap and parchment paper, according to a notice from the FDA.

Police arrest suspect in Queens hit-and-run that killed 3-year-old

20-year-old Kevin Gomez has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident after allegedly hitting and killing a 3-year-old with a car in Flushing on Wednesday.

NYC budget cuts threaten community composing programs

The city's budget cuts could see at least four community composting programs and 115 jobs be eliminated.

Gilgo Beach murders: DNA from Rex Heuermann's estranged wife matches sample from victims’ remains

A DNA sample taken from Asa Ellerup, the estranged wife of suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, matches the DNA found on the remains of victims, a source tells FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg.

Pro-Palestinian protests erupt near Rockefeller Center tree lighting; demonstrations seen near Fox News tree

Protests led by pro-Palestinian groups erupted near the annual Rockefeller Center tree lighting. A few protesters were seen on video getting into brief scuffles with the NYPD outside the nearby News Corp. building -- which houses Fox News, The Wall Street Journal and the New York Post.

NYC Mayor Adams: Controversial homeless mental health initiative shows positive results

The city keeps track of the top 100 hardest to reach New Yorkers who consistently refuse services and live in the subways and streets. Out of those 100, the city said it has now helped move 54 of the people into supportive housing units or hospital beds.

Bronx triple stabbing: 19-year-old victim's son charged in killings of 5-year-old, couple

Jayden Rivera, 19, faces multiple charges following Sunday's triple stabbing in the Bronx that left a 5-year-old boy, his mother and his father dead, the NYPD said.

Buying gifts online? BBB warns of new 'discreet shipping' fees scam

The season of buying online and having packages shipped to your home is in full swing. But scammers are also looking to get your money, the Better Business Bureau warned.

Long Island man charged in Woodbury standoff, alleged rape of 14-year-old

The suspect, Adrees Omar, 25, then barricaded himself inside the house on Roseanne Drive in Woodbury and refused to allow officers inside, the Nassau County Police Department said.