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.
Exclusive look at NYPD's 'Bear' armored vehicle
Officers used a vehicle called the "bear" to get inside Hamilton Hall where many protestors were barricaded. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt got an up-close look at how it works.
City officials question NYPD over social media posts
The city council held a hearing Thursday looking into NYPD spending, but much of the questioning was focused on some controversial social media posts from members of the department's top brass. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the details.
17-year-old fatally stabbed in Queens
The NYPD is investigating the latest incident of violence against the city's teenagers after a 17-year-old girl was stabbed to death in Queens late Wednesday.
RFK, Jr.: Doctors found dead worm in brain
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he previously contracted a parasitic worm that got into his brain and ate a portion of his grey matter before dying off. This was revealed in a report by the New York Times. FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo talked to a doctor.
Street Soldiers: Aspects of modern motherhood
With Mother's Day on Sunday, we're diving into the new challenges the modern mom has to face today. On this week's Street Soldiers, FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers is showing us how women are stepping up to help each other.
NYC students use art to crack cold cases
Using science, math and art, the sculptors hope to create what the actual head and face looked like when this person was alive. FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley has the story.
The New School faculty set up encampment
Faculty members of The New School in NYC set up a pro-Palestinian encampment in the lobby of the college. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the details.
Teen stabbed to death outside NYC subway station
A 17-year-old girl was stabbed to death outside a Queens subway station, the NYPD said, just one example of the violence harming young people recently in NYC. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the story.
30-year-old man shot, killed in the Bronx: NYPD
Police are investigating after a 30-year-old man was shot and killed in the Bronx on Wednesday.
Probe launched into NYPD's use of social media
New York City’s watchdog agency says it has launched a probe into allegations that the New York City Police Department has improperly used its official social media accounts to target public officials and private citizens.
New School faculty set up pro-Palestine encampment
Faculty members of the New School have set up their own encampment inside one of the university's buildings, demanding that the school divest from companies they claim are aiding Israel's attacks in Gaza. FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green has the story.
Mystery car blaring animal noises on Roosevelt Island
Residents on Roosevelt Island say a mystery black muscle car has been driving around their neighborhoods, blaring animal sounds at full volume.
Kai Cenat has charges dropped after 2023 riot
Charges of inciting a riot will be dropped against streamer Kai Cenat after he agreed to pay restitution and apologize for luring thousands of fans to New York’s Union Square last year. Prosecutors say the 22-year-old Cenat and two codefendants agreed to pay more than $57,000 in restitution and apologize for the Aug. 4 mayhem.
New York Liberty media day
The New York Liberty's season starts on Tuesday and FOX 5 NY's Tina Cervasio caught up with the team at their media day last weekend.
Animal shelter needs help with puppies
A local animal shelter is asking for help to take care of five puppies who were found in an air-tight container. They say they are already stretched thin with resources and were not prepared to have these five lives to care for. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas shows us how you can help.
Chinese migrants flee to US | Migrants in America
Among the surge of migrants crossing the southern border and making their way to New York City, there has been a sharp increase in migrants from China. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini speaks with one of those people about their story and their hopes for the future.