Lithium-ion battery arrest

The FDNY is making its first arrest busting a Brooklyn e-bike shop owner for illegally storing and charging lithium-ion batteries. It comes as there has been a rash of deadly fires attributed to the potentially dangerous devices. FOX 5 NY’s Teresa Priolo has more on the takedown and reaction from fire officials.

'Tommy' revival stuns on Broadway

It’s been 31 years since “The Who’s ‘Tommy’” premiered on Broadway and now it’s back and rocking the crowd more than ever. Behind this revival, is director Des McAnuff, who created the rock opera with The Who band member Pete Townshend. FOX 5 NY’s Chris Welch spoke to him about what it’s been like to bring the show back to the great white way.

Jakes 58 $210M expansion

A major groundbreaking ceremony on Long Island took place Monday morning for the $210 million expansion project of Jake’s 58 Hotel and Casino. There will be hundreds of new hotel rooms, plus new restaurants and a concert venue. FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg explains it also means tax breaks for residents.

Car honking in NYC

As it turns out, in New York City honking your horn is illegal when there is no imminent danger. FOX 5 NY’s Linda Schmidt takes a look at the city’s honking laws and if New Yorkers would like to see more enforcement.

Bridges and congestion pricing

Just weeks before congestion pricing is supposed to go into effect, we are starting to get a clearer picture of how drivers will be tolled in Brooklyn and Queensboro bridges. It turns out that not every route is created equal. FOX 5 NY’s Chris Welch breaks down some of the details that commuters need to know.

Legal expert weighs in on Trump's trial

Jury selection is now underway in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Legal experts say the search for fair and impartial jurors could be challenging considering the case’s polarizing defendant. Jury consultant Leticia Ostler is here to share what each side will be looking for.

G. Dep talks about Diddy after prison release

A former protege of Sean “Diddy'' Combs was recently released from prison after serving 13 years for murder. Now that rapper G. Dep is a free man, he wants to work with Diddy again despite the allegations against him. FOX 5 NY’s Lisa Evers sat with rapper G. Dep and shared his side of the story.

Suspect accused of punching child held on $100K bail

The suspect arrested for punching a 9-year-old girl at Grand Central has been arraigned and is being held on $100,000 bail. FOX 5 NY’s Kendall Green spoke with commuters at Grand Central about what happened and if they’ve ever experienced anything similar.

Valley Hospital opens in Paramus, NJ

Ridgewood-Valley Health Hospital opened the doors to its new, nearly $900 million campus in Paramus. FOX 5 NY's Ashlie Rodriguez has the story.

Man accused of punching girl arrested in NYC

A suspect, identified as Jean Carlos Zarzuela, is accused of punching a 9-year-old girl in the face at Grand Central Terminal. FOX 5 NY’s Briella Tomassetti has the latest.

BQE closures

Saturday was the first day of the BQE closing down for this weekend's major repairs to the heavily used expressway. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross takes a look at how drivers are dealing with the change in traffic.

NYPD on alert following Iran's attack on Israel

Iran's bombardment is the second major military attack Israelis have dealt with in the last six months, with the first assault unfolding during the October terror attack by Hamas. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas shares how NYC officials are reacting.

Autism - Life on the Spectrum

Come with FOX 5 NY for a special program dedicated to educating, exploring and embracing autism spectrum disorder through the eyes of those whose stories can go untold.