These New York laws take effect in 2026
NY's minimum wage will rise, and several new laws will take effect. Here’s a breakdown of the major changes taking effect throughout the year.
NY's minimum wage will rise, and several new laws will take effect. Here’s a breakdown of the major changes taking effect throughout the year.
Hawaii sues TikTok parent company ByteDance, claims app harms children
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
With 'Trump Accounts,' your child could qualify for $1,000: What to know
Trump’s new $1,000 baby accounts and a major donation could grow kids’ savings. Here's what to know.
Trump’s new $1,000 baby accounts and a major donation could grow kids’ savings. Here's what to know.
Trump administration launches immigration crackdown in New Orleans
Federal officers are in the city for an operation aimed at enforcing the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
Federal officers are in the city for an operation aimed at enforcing the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
Former California deputy accused of killing his son, 11, shot after police chase
A former deputy out of Sacramento County who officials believe stabbed his 11-year-old son to death was shot and killed after a car chase with law enforcement officers, according to California authorities.
A former deputy out of Sacramento County who officials believe stabbed his 11-year-old son to death was shot and killed after a car chase with law enforcement officers, according to California authorities.
'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
Is the USA in the World Cup?
The United States will have a chance to compete for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here's what you need to know.
The United States will have a chance to compete for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here's what you need to know.
Instacart sues NYC over new worker pay laws
New laws coming in 2026 would increase grocery delivery worker pay, establish tipping standards and change how workers are paid, among other things.
New laws coming in 2026 would increase grocery delivery worker pay, establish tipping standards and change how workers are paid, among other things.
F and M trains swap routes starting Monday: What you need to know
Starting Monday, your commute between Manhattan and Queens may look a little different.
Starting Monday, your commute between Manhattan and Queens may look a little different.
DEA launches new anti-fentanyl initiative
Aside from intensified efforts to take down traffickers, the "Fentanyl Free America" campaign will also focus on suppressing demand.
Aside from intensified efforts to take down traffickers, the "Fentanyl Free America" campaign will also focus on suppressing demand.
FDA: Recalled baby formula that sickened 39 babies with infant botulism is still on some store shelves
The FDA says some ByHeart products are still being found on shelves at stores including Walmart, Target and Kroger despite the ongoing recall. Here’s what we know.
The FDA says some ByHeart products are still being found on shelves at stores including Walmart, Target and Kroger despite the ongoing recall. Here’s what we know.
NYPD agrees to stricter practices on immigration enforcement post Department of Investigation probe
New York City's Department of Investigation (DOI) found that the NYPD, overall, complies with sanctuary city laws.
New York City's Department of Investigation (DOI) found that the NYPD, overall, complies with sanctuary city laws.
Arctic air warning: Dangerous ice, slick roads, snow in Northeast
A blast of Arctic air moving through the East Coast could create hazardous icy conditions in parts of the region, including areas near New York City, as subfreezing temperatures settle in behind recent rain and wintry weather, according to FOX Weather.
A blast of Arctic air moving through the East Coast could create hazardous icy conditions in parts of the region, including areas near New York City, as subfreezing temperatures settle in behind recent rain and wintry weather, according to FOX Weather.
These are the most fun cities in America in 2025, data reveals
New data ranked the most fun U.S. cities in 2025 that offering diverse, affordable entertainment across 65 metrics.
New data ranked the most fun U.S. cities in 2025 that offering diverse, affordable entertainment across 65 metrics.
DNA solves 1987 murder of Colorado woman, linking case to serial killer
Colorado investigators say they have solved the 1987 killing of Rhonda Marie Fisher after newly analyzed DNA linked her death to a serial murderer.
Colorado investigators say they have solved the 1987 killing of Rhonda Marie Fisher after newly analyzed DNA linked her death to a serial murderer.
ICE operations reported at south Minneapolis restaurant
A manager at a south Minneapolis restaurant tells FOX 9 that ICE was there Tuesday and Wednesday, but staff stood up to the federal agents, and they left without detaining anyone.
A manager at a south Minneapolis restaurant tells FOX 9 that ICE was there Tuesday and Wednesday, but staff stood up to the federal agents, and they left without detaining anyone.
President Trump pardons Texas Democrat Rep. Cuellar for federal charges
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.
NJ lottery player wins $90M Mega Millions jackpot
A lottery player in NJ matched all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball on Tuesday night to win the $90 million Mega Millions jackpot.
A lottery player in NJ matched all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball on Tuesday night to win the $90 million Mega Millions jackpot.
New York drivers will get more points on their license for breaking these laws in 2026
Starting in February, New Yorkers will face increased penalties for certain traffic violations.
Starting in February, New Yorkers will face increased penalties for certain traffic violations.
Live Jersey City mayor election results
Track real time election results in the race for Jersey City mayor.
Track real time election results in the race for Jersey City mayor.