Playland Park in Rye set to open
Rye's Playland Park is getting ready to open their doors for the season beginning Saturday. However one ride will be out of commission, due to an Osprey nest that has taken up residence there. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas has the story.
Challenges of caring for medically fragile kids
There is a new push to help families who have children with severe medical problems get much-needed assistance. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has the story.
Video appears to show Sean 'Diddy' Combs assault
Security video appears to show Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs beating singer Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel hallway in 2016. The video obtained by CNN and aired Friday shows Combs punching and kicking Cassie, who was his girlfriend at the time. The video closely resembles the description of a 2016 incident described in a lawsuit filed by Cassie in November that alleged beatings and sexual abuse from Combs.
20 years of same-sex marriage in the U.S.
Friday, May 17 marks 20 years since the first same-sex marriages took place in the United States. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt looks back, speaking with one of the first couples who signed their marriage license 20 years ago.
Federal judge hears congestion pricing lawsuits
A federal judge is hearing arguments in a series of lawsuits, hoping to put the brakes on congestion pricing, saying that the MTA needs to do a more comprehensive study on the negative effects the tolling program would have on the environment. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross has the story.
Israeli army finds bodies of 3 hostages
The Israeli military says its troops in Gaza found the bodies of three Israeli hostages killed by Hamas in its Oct. 7 attack, including German-Israeli Shani Louk. A photo of Louk’s twisted body in the back of a pickup truck ricocheted around the world, bringing to light the scale of the Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel.
Suspect arrested in shooting of teen in SoHo
Police say they have arrested a 19-year-old suspect and charged him with murder after the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Makhai Brown earlier this month in SoHo.
Firefighter injured battling Bronx house fire
At least one firefighter was badly injured while battling a house fire in the Bronx on Friday.
NYC pilot program aims to tackle retail theft
A brand-new pilot program will let the NYPD tap into security cameras and retail stores all around NYC. FOX 5 NY's Lissette Nuñez has the details.
Central Park pizza box recycle bins
Well, it's no secret New Yorkers love their pizza. It's hard to throw out those pizza boxes when you're done, especially in Central Park trash cans. FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley has the solution to this only in New York pizza box problem.
Proposed casino backlash
Survey says most people who live in or around Times Square don’t want a casino opening in their backyard. FOX 5 NY’s Jessica Formoso breaks down the numbers and backlash.
Search for missing teens
The NYS police are searching for two teenagers in Westchester have been missing since Sunday. 17-year-old Evelyn and 15-year-old Violet Munroe were last seen in Peekskill. FOX 5 NY’s Richard Giacovas spoke to one of their mother’s and has more.
Group glues 'Free Palestine' posters on NYC subway, causing $10K in damage: police
The NYPD is searching for the group of people who put up “Free Palestine" posters and stickers on the subway this past Tuesday.
Museum of Moving Image free admission
The Museum of the Moving Image in Queens announced a new community space that will be free for all to use. It is entirely wifi-enabled and is perfect for those who love technology. FOX 5 NY’s Richard Giacovas gives us a sneak peek.
Chain restaurant closures
Red Lobster has announced this week that they are shutting down dozens of locations across the country. FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg takes a closer look at why so many of these places are struggling and where people are going to eat instead.
Summer travel season
With Memorial Day less than two weeks away, we are about to be in the thick of summer travel season. The TSA says it will be one of the busiest summers they’ve seen in a long time. FOX 5 NY’s Teresa Priolo explains what you can do to prepare.
Retail theft pilot progam
Mayor Adams announced a new plan to crack down on retail theft. It is supposed to make life easier for businesses to share video and other information with police. FOX 5 NY’s Stephanie Bertini spoke with workers about whether they think it will make a difference.
12-year-old shot, 2 other people injured in Queens
No arrests have been made after a 12-year-old girl was shot and two others were injured during a brawl in Jamaica, Queens Wednesday night. FOX 5 NY’s Jessica Formoso spoke with people in the neighborhood about what they saw.
Sen. Menendez corruption trial latest
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is back in court for his corruption trial. FOX 5 NY’s Antwan Lewis has the latest.
Officers save man who fell onto subway tracks
Two NYPD officers rescued a man who fell onto NYC subway tracks after reportedly suffering a seizure.