Amanda Wallace pleads guilty to 5 felony counts
Amanda Wallace, one of the suspects connected to the body parts that were scattered across Long Island, pleaded guilty to five felony counts on Tuesday.
Port strike concerns
The clock is ticking towards an Oct. 1 deadline that could see 45,000 dockworkers from Maine to Texas go on strike. Not only would it impact the port of New York and New Jersey, but as FOX 5 NY’s Teresa Priolo shows us, it could bring the supply chain to a standstill ahead of the holidays.
NYC Schools Chancellor Banks to retire: sources
NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks announced his retirement, according to a letter obtained by FOX 5 NY. He's now the fourth high-ranking official to step down from Mayor Eric Adams' administration in recent weeks. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay has the details.
Long Island congressman under fire for hiring scandal
Long Island congressman Anthony D'Esposito is under fire. The Republican lawmaker is accused of giving part-time jobs to his fiancee's daughter and another woman he was involved with in 2023. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has more on the allegations and how D'Esposito is responding.
Best fall getaways: AAA's top travel tips
We're a few days into the fall season which means it's time to map out your fall getaway. AAA has put out its latest recommendations of where to go and when. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas has more.
The migrant crisis: NYC voters sound off
Where do the candidates stand on immigration? FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley talked with voters to get the pulse of the people on these important issues.
Schools Chancellor Banks to retire: sources
NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks announced his retirement, according to a letter obtained by FOX 5 NY. He's now the fourth high-ranking official to step down from Mayor Eric Adams' administration in recent weeks. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay has the details.
Reports: NYC Sheriff under investigation
The city's Department of Investigation has started looking into New York City Sheriff Anthony Miranda. This comes amid the calls for mayor Adams to resign.
Fmr. NYPD officer gets help after being confined to a wheelchair | Tunnel to Towers
William Mcnamara was shot multiple times in the line of duty making it hard to get around. Tunnel to Towers helped him turn his apartment into a smart home, allowing him to get around easier. FOX 5's Arthur Chi'en has the story.
UNGA 2024: President Biden gives farewell address at the United Nations
President Joe Biden declared the U.S. must not retreat from the world, as he delivered his final address to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday as Israel and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon edged toward all-out war. FOX 5's Antwan Lewis has the latest.
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine latest
Officials have begun ordering evacuations in parts of Florida on Tuesday as the U.S. Gulf Coast prepares for significant impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.
Long Island's Willow Nightingale talks about her rise in wrestling
"Wrestling is just an expression of who I am," Nightingale says it's a dream come true.
NYC health commissioner to step down
The health commissioner of NYC -- Dr. Ashwi Vasan -- has submitted his resignation and will leave his position by the end of this year. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the details.
Manhattan's Cherry Walk closed for repairs
Cyclists and joggers who frequent Manhattan’s Cherry Walk are facing frustration as a major section of the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway is closed for repairs until next spring. The 25-block stretch from 100th to 125th Street has been shut down by the NYC Parks Department for a $1.5 million repair project.
NYPD-FDNY soccer rivalry supports suicide awareness
The NYPD and FDNY squared off on Randall's Island in the 6th annual Ford Classic Soccer Game on Monday. The game, sponsored by Ford and NYCFC, brought together first responders and soccer fans to support the Sergio Villanueva Foundation, honoring a firefighter lost during 9/11, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Spotted lanternfly numbers down across NYC
The spotted lanternfly seems to be making itself scarce. So can we thank New Yorkers for doing their part by stepping on them, or is something else behind it? FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo has the story.
NYPD search for Bronx hit-and-run tow truck driver
The search is on to find the driver of a tow truck involved in a fatal hit-and-run that took the life of a 65-year-old pedestrian in the Wakefield section of the Bronx on Monday.
City Hall shakeups continue
Dr. Ashwin Vasan has become the third high-ranking official in the administration of Mayor ERic Adams to announce their retirement in recent weeks, as turmoil continues to swirl around the city's leadership.
Man struck and killed by tow truck in the Bronx
Police are searching for a tow truck driver wanted for fatally hitting a man and driving away. FOX 5 NY’s Arthur Chi’en has the latest information.
Tunnel to Towers gifts Hero NYPD cop smart home
Retired NYPD officer William McNamara, who was confined to a wheelchair after being shot in the line of duty, now has a newly renovated, ADA-accessible smart home thanks to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. FOX 5’s Arthur Chi’en takes us through the life-changing upgrades and the deep connections McNamara has formed with the Tunnel to Towers team.