Bronx's 'Joker Stairs' get colorful makeover
The staircase in the Bronx made famous by the movie 'Joker' have received a major makeover, with the steps now featuring a colorful mural designed by local artists and students. FOX 5's Duarte Geraldino has the story.
Race for Long Island's District 1 heats up
The fight for New York's 1st Congressional District is heating up as first-term Republican incumbent Nick LaLota faces Democratic challenger John Avlon.
Menendez Brothers case reviewed after Netflix series
The Los Angeles County District Attorney is reviewing the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, the two brothers convicted of murdering their parents in Beverly Hills in 1989. FOX 5's Teresa Priolo looks at the role the TV series "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" may have played.
Mandatory composing expansion in NYC
The Big Apple is still trying to get rid of the rats, and the latest effort to do so is expanding to all five boroughs. Beginning Sunday, composing will be required for all residents and buildings with more than 4 units.
NYC ramps up security for October 7 anniversary
Monday will mark one year since the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas in Israel and the devastating war that has followed. With several events planned throughout New York City in commemoration, the NYPD says it is stepping up security. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the story.
Poll: Most New Yorkers want Adams to resign
According to a source, New York City First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright is expected to resign. This comes on the same day of a poll showing most New Yorkers think Mayor Eric Adams should resign.
Poll shows most New Yorkers believe Eric Adams should resign
The poll found 69% of NYC residents believe the mayor should resign, including 71% of the Democrats. And 80% think he shouldn't run again for office while 30% say he should serve out the rest of his term. FOX 5's Linda Schmidt has the latest from the courtroom.
Uber's fine print under scrutiny
A New Jersey couple cannot sue Uber after suffering a severe car ccident, all because they claim their daughter agreed to a set of terms and conditions from the company when she ordered from Uber Eats.
Illegal weight loss drug sales surge on Facebook
Doctors and law enforcement are raising concerns about the growing trend of people selling weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound on Facebook Marketplace. FOX 5's Sharon Crowley has the story.
Man shot by NYPD in Brooklyn subway shooting sues
Attorneys for the bystander who was shot by police last month at a Brooklyn subway station are demanding millions from the city.
Man charged for punching 81-year-old woman
A Staten Island man has been charged for brutally attacking an elderly woman on the Upper West Side last month.
Dockworkers' union to suspend strike until Jan. 15
The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has reached a deal to suspend a three-day strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract. The International Longshoremen’s Association is to resume working immediately. The temporary end to the strike came after the union and the U.S. Maritime Alliance, which represents ports and shipping companies, reached a tentative agreement on wages.
Woman fatally stabbed in the Bronx: NYPD
A woman was fatally stabbed in the neck and torso inside a deli in the Bronx Thursday afternoon, police said.
That Was the News Then: Episode 6
A shocking coffee shop shooting. Pinball fever hits NYC. Money Woes for NYC. The year was 1978, and this is what New Yorkers were watching on the news in October.
'Let's Get Real': Going vegan
In this edition of “Fast Food Field Trip” we’re going vegan. A new late-night vegan burger joint in our area is serving 100% plant-based burgers, fries, and even chili. FOX 5 NY’s Liv Johnson takes us to Jerrell’s.
Assembly member Eddie Gibbs apologies after arrest
Assembly member Eddie Gibbs has apologized after he says he was arrested Thursday afternoon by the NYPD.
Brazen home burglary caught on camera on LI
Authorities are investigating after a brazen thief was caught on video burglarizing a home on Long Island in broad daylight. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has the story.
Masked man with rifle attempts to rob Queens bakery
A man wielding a long gun stormed into a Queens bakery, attempting to rob the store, according to police. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas reports.
Company replacing lead pipes in NJ accused of fraud
The company hired to replace lead pipes in Newark are now being accused of fraud. Despite the allegations, Newark officials say the water is safe. FOX 5 NY’s Stephanie Bertini has the latest on the fraud allegations the company is facing.
Helene death toll tops 200 as searches continue
Searchers are combing the remote mountains of North Carolina to locate the missing and those needing supplies nearly a week after Hurricane Helene barreled through the Southeast. The death toll has surpassed 200 and could rise higher still.