NYC to Dublin 'Portal' shutting down temporarily

NYC's "Portal" – a sculpture that projects a livestream from another "Portal" in Dublin 24 hours a day – will temporarily shut down due to some bad behavior by users. FOX 5 NY’s Lissette Nuñez has the story.

Viral TikTok map for NYC's dating scene

A TikToker is going viral for her map aimed at simplifying things a bit by showing where you're most likely to find Mr. Right in Manhattan, depending on your age.

Are you REAL ID Ready?

After several pandemic pauses, on May 7, 2025 you will need your REAL ID to travel. And if you don't have one yet, or aren't sure if you do, you're not alone. FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley has what you need to know.

Fans take in NY Liberty season opener

Jonquel Jones scored 25 points, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton added 20 and the New York Liberty opened the season with an 85-80 victory over the Washington Mystics.

Stabbings at 2 NYC schools

Violence erupted at two different schools across the city on Tuesday leaving two students slashed and one stabbed.

Mother and Son podcast team

Starting a podcast with your 82-year-old mother may sound like a crazy idea, and Joel Waldman thought so too. But he did it anyway, and the former FOX 5 NY reporter brought his mother, Karm, along for the ride.

Chemical drums found buried at Bethpage Park

6 more concrete blocks, some of which contained chemical drums, have been found buried at the Bethpage Community Park on Long Island. FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg takes a closer look at what this means and if it poses a threat to the public.

FDNY new recruitment campaign

The FDNY is launching a new recruitment campaign aimed at increasing diversity within the department. FOX 5 NY’s Linda Schmidt shows us what they are doing to reach more people and that’s why it’s especially critical this year.

NYPD expanding drone program

The NYPD is beginning to incorporate drones into more of their patrols. From protests to beaches, Lisa Evers takes us on a FOX 5 NY Exclusive up and close look at the ways these new tools are being used.

Israel marks Independence Day under shadow of war

Israel's Independence Day is normally a raucous affair, celebrated with day parties and barbecues in parks, but this year, celebrations — from Monday evening through Tuesday — were muted. In the shadow of the war in Gaza and immediately after the country marked an emotional Memorial Day, festivities were smaller and quieter, with far fewer celebrants. Families grappled with their desire to mark Independence Day even as the country is facing a drawn-out war and one of its most difficult tests in decades.

Michael Cohen cross-examined

Michael Cohen is testifying again in Donald Trump's hush money trial. But there’s been no witness-stand bombast or fireworks so far from Cohen, a man who was defined for years by his braggadocio as Trump’s problem-zapper. Instead, his testimony is about purposefully mislabeled checks, false receipts and blind loyalty. And it underscored the foundational argument of the case — that it’s not about the spectacle of what Trump was paying for, but rather his effort to illegally cover up those payments.

Violence at NYC schools

Violence erupted at two different schools across the city on Tuesday leaving two students slashed and one stabbed. FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo has the latest information.

Livery driver shot at in the Bronx

A driver in the Bronx is sharing details of a terrifying ordeal. He says a passenger opened fire on his car and it was caught on video. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas has the details.