Debris falls from NJ turnpike onto road below
Crews are on the scene of a crash involving a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike.
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.
Montclair, NJ police officer shot
A police officer was reportedly shot in Montclair, New Jersey, on Monday afternoon, according to officials.
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.
Protest outside of Trump’s trial
Protests erupted outside of the courtroom for Trump's trial on Monday. FOX 5 NY’s Arthur Chi’en reports.
Protesters storm Brooklyn Bridge, flares ignited
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters stormed the Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan Monday afternoon, snarling traffic.
NYC weather: Warm weather arrives
FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente has the forecast for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
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.
MTA seeks attacker of 9-year-old in Grand Central
The MTA police are searching for the suspect who punched a 9-year-old girl in the face at Grand Central Terminal on Saturday.
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.
U.S. fighter jets down Iranian drones
Military analyst and retired army major Mike Lyons joins us to share if Israel is equipped to defend itself against these drones.
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.