NY state budget deadline extended

Well, it's official, New York State's budget is going to be late. Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a measure extended the deadline by several days for lawmakers to reach a deal. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay has the story.

New Yorkers react to women being randomly punched

Videos of women getting randomly punched on the streets of New York have gone viral on social media, leaving people across the nation in shock. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini went to one of the neighborhoods where it happened.

Louis Gossett Jr. dies at 87

Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots,” has died. He was 87.

What's next in Diddy investigation?

If reports are to be believed, the walls may be closing on Sean 'Diddy' Combs, if rumors tying him to a sex trafficking operation are true. FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo has the story.

Crime in the City full episode: March 29, 2024

A look at some of the more notable crimes across the New York City area this week, including an NYPD officer killed in the line of duty, an attempted kidnapping caught on camera and another week of violence in the subways.

5 injured in Brooklyn synagogue fire

Five people were injured in a fire that broke out at a synagogue in Brooklyn Friday morning. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schimdt reports live from the scene.

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The end of gum?

If you haven't been reached for that stick of gum lately.... you're not alone. Experts say it began during the pandemic, and while people have dropped the face coverings, they're not back to chewing gum.

Marvels of Media Festival kicks off in Queens

The third annual Marvels of Media festival kicked off Thursday in Astoria, shining a spotlight on media makers, including filmmakers, writers and actors on the autism spectrum.

NYC testing self-driving cars

There is a new plan to test self-driving cars in New York City. FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo looks at when/whether it'll happen.

Wake held for slain NYPD officer

A wake was held in Massapequa Park Thursday for fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, as Guy Rivera, the accused gunman, was arraigned and charged with murder of a police officer, attempted murder, and criminal possession of a weapon.