Weekend nor’easter could slam NYC area with rain, flooding, winds l Forecast

A coastal storm threat Sunday into Monday brings the possibility of heavy rain, flash flooding and high winds to the NYC area. FOX 5 NY's Nick Gregory has the latest details.

Joan Kennedy, Sen. Edward Kennedy's ex-wife, dies at 89

Joan Kennedy, the ex-wife of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy, died this week at the age of 89, after a life and marriage marked with tragedy and scandal.

Air traffic staffing problems mount during shutdown, hitting Newark Airport

The ongoing federal government shutdown is starting to ripple through the skies over the New York region – and Newark Liberty International Airport is feeling the strain already.

NYC chef says he’ll make pasta by hand as US tariffs threaten to double prices

In a corner of SoHo, the scent of fresh dough and flour fills Casasalvo, where chef Salvo Lo Castro has taken a centuries-old craft into his own hands. Facing proposed U.S. tariffs that could double the price of Italian pasta, the former Vatican chef has turned away from imports entirely — and back to the art of handmade pasta.

Teen shot during apparent brawl outside gas station in Queens, police say

Surveillance video obtained by FOX 5 NY shows a group of teenagers gathering and fighting on the corner of Springfield Boulevard and Union Turnpike.

Woman found dead near NJ golf course: Police

A woman was found dead near the roadway of a golf course in Livingston, New Jersey.

How new research led to North Dakota tornado's EF5 upgrade

A powerful tornado struck Enderlin, North Dakota, on June 20, causing significant damage and leading to a rare EF5 classification after new research. Here's what went into the new research that led to the upgraded classification.

Do you know him? Young boy found unaccompanied in Queens

The NYPD has launched an urgent appeal to the public to help identify and locate the parents or caretaker of a young boy, believed to be 5 years old, who was found unaccompanied in Queens.

Cuomo says Mamdani doesn't have the experience to be NYC mayor

Cuomo sat down for an interview on Good Day New York to discuss why Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani shouldn't be mayor.

Social Security recipients getting double payments this October; here's why

The Social Security Administration sends some benefits early when the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday. Here’s which recipients will get a double payment this month.

2 years after Oct. 7 attack, Long Island family pleads for return of son's body

Israeli soldier and Long Island native Omer Neutra was one of the nearly 1,200 killed in Hamas' attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, but for more than a year, his family thought he was alive and being held hostage.

The Insurrection Act: What is it and could Trump invoke it for National Guard?

As conflict over Trump’s deployment of federal troops continues, Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states. Here’s what that means.

New York, New Jersey rank in Top 20 safest states to live in: report

New York and New Jersey can take a little comfort in the latest state safety rankings in WalletHub’s 2025 “Safest States to Live In.” The two states secured a spot in the top half, placing in the top 20 of all states.

New York ranks in Top 5 'worst' cities in US to drive in: report

If you’ve ever spent an hour inching down the FDR Drive or looping for a parking spot in Midtown, this probably won’t come as a surprise: New York City ranks near the very bottom for drivers nationwide, according to a new WalletHub report.