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.

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.

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).

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.

Oklahoma State University shooting overnight in dorm

A shooting at an Oklahoma State University residence hall wounded at least 3 people overnight.

24-year-old man shot, killed inside Brooklyn building: NYPD

A man is dead and a person is in custody after a shooting inside a Brooklyn building early Sunday, according to the NYPD.

21-year-old stabbed, killed inside Queens building

A man in his early 20s was killed early Sunday after being stabbed inside a building in Queens.

Vance attends Marine Corps 250th anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton

Vice President JD Vance joined fellow Marines at Camp Pendleton, California, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.

Live NYC 'No Kings' protests: Updates, street closures, map

"No Kings Day" protests happened in NYC, across the U.S. and abroad, targeting many of the Trump administration's policies.

Fire chief’s dog sparks fire after chewing on lithium-ion battery

Newly released footage captures a dog accidentally starting a fire after chewing on a lithium-ion battery inside a North Carolina home.