Gov. Hochul announces new cannabis task force

Gov. Kathy Hochul has called the New York's legal cannabis market program a “disaster.” She ordered the comprehensive review in March. She told reporters the agency's leader would depart his post in the coming months.

Columbia commencements underway

Students at Columbia University have donned their caps and gowns, as various smaller commencement ceremonies are starting to take place. FOX 5 NY’s Stephanie Bertini has the details.

Deadly hit-and-run in Brooklyn

Two women were struck, one fatally, by a hit-and-run driver while trying to cross the street in Brooklyn, the NYPD said. FOX 5 NY's Lissette Nuñez has the details.

Columbia commencement ceremonies begin today

Columbia University in NYC is preparing for commencement ceremonies, which begin today in Uptown at the Baker Athletics Complex, and not on the school lawn where it's typically held. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the details.

Restaurants introducing 'no show fees'

Restaurants are taking a stand against people who make reservations and don't show. FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley looks at how restaurants are waking a fine line by trying to avoid empty tables without alienating loyal customers.

Reading of Ancient Greek play to help war journalists

WNYC's Green Space put on a very special production on Thursday, as the Theater of War put on a performance of the ancient Greek tragedy 'Philoctetes,' to help foreign war journalists cope through trauma. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the story.

BQE repairs won't start until 2028

The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway cantilever is crumbling in Brooklyn Heights, and now, construction to fix the busy expressway won't get underway until 2028. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas takes a look at why repairs keep getting pushed off.

Vigil for victim of Queens stabbing

A vigil was held Thursday for Sara Rivera, the 17-year-old who was stabbed and killed by a 15-year-old girl near a subway station on Wednesday. Police say the 15-year-old has been arrested and is being charged with murder.

Getting to know the New York Liberty

FOX 5 NY and out sister station My9 will be your home for the New York Liberty all season long, and ahead of their first game on Tuesday, we're learning more about their top players. FOX 5 NY's Tina Cervasio brings us the best moments from a panel she moderated with the team.

The popularity of pickleball

Pickleball courts are poppin' up left and right in the city. While it's a solid physical activity, it's also becoming a fun way to expand your social circle. FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green shows us how the game is helping people make all kinds of new connections and in some cases, even finding the one.

Comptroller slams NYC's shelter limit for migrants

New York City's Comptroller's Office has released a scathing report, claiming the rollout of Mayor Eric Adams' 60-day shelter limit for migrant families was sloppy and that the city failed to keep many of its promises. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini takes a closer look.

Long Island mother beats deadly heart condition

A Long Island woman is getting ready to celebrate her first Mother's Day after suffering from what could have been a life-ending mother's condition. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg brings us Megan Gomez' emotional story.

Harvey Weinstein to remain jailed in NY

Harvey Weinstein will remain locked up in New York as a court works out whether he should stay in a city jail while he awaits a retrial in a rape case or be sent back to California to continue serving a prison sentence.