What are the happiest cities in America?
There's a new ranking of the happiest places to live in the United States.
NYC weather: When will it rain today?
The NYC weather forecast shows a storm packing heavy rain and strong winds could cause flooding and commuting headaches throughout the day Wednesday.
Cracking down on illegal weed shops
Social media and internet search engines are now being blamed for the rise of illegal marijuana shops in New York.
Migrants found living in basement of NYC building
Dozens of migrants were found living in the basement of a furniture store in Queens.
Macy's closing stores as focus shifts
Macy’s will close 150 unproductive namesake stores over the next three years, including 50 by year-end. The company made the announcement Tuesday after posting a fourth-quarter loss and declining sales. As part of the strategy, Macy’s aims to upgrade its remaining 350 stores, with plans to add more salespeople to fitting areas and shoe departments, while adding more visual displays like mannequins. At the same time the company signaled a pivot to luxury, which has fared better overall.
New proposal to increase affordable housing in NJ
In Governor Phil Murphy's proposed budget is a push to increase affordable housing in the Garden State by allowing homeowners to build small rental units on their property.
Wendy's looking to test surge pricing
Wendy’s is looking to test having the prices of its menu items fluctuate throughout the day based on demand, implementing a strategy that has already taken hold with ride-sharing companies and ticket sellers. During a conference call earlier this month, Wendy’s CEO Kirk Tanner said that the Dublin, Ohio-based burger chain will start testing dynamic pricing, also known as surge pricing, as early as next year.
Do unlicensed weed shops get a leg up online?
Are search engines and social media companies giving unlicensed weed shops an unfair leg up? A group representing licensed pot shop owners say the answer is yes.
2 men convicted of killing Jam Master Jay
FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green reports on the conviction of two men in the murder of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
Intoxicated driver causes multi-vehicle crash
Police say an intoxicated driver caused a multi-vehicle crash that injured 15 people in Brooklyn on Tuesday evening.
New NYC subway barriers arrive in Harlem
The MTA is testing out new subway barriers to help prevent attacks on conductors. But as FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green found out, many people are skeptical that they'll actually be a deterrent.
New homeless shelter to open on Upper East Side
A new shelter is set to open on the Upper East Side. It will become what is known as a "Welcome Center," giving homeless people a temporary place to stay while helping them find long term shelter. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en takes a closer look.
NYC installing metal detectors at migrant shelter
Mayor Eric Adams is pushing for changes to the city's sanctuary city laws that would allow the NYPD to turn migrants accused of a crime over to ICE after yet another fight broke out at the Randall's Island shelter, leading to two arrests. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay has the story.
Small businesses sue to stop congestion pricing
Nearly two dozen small business owners from across New York City are signing onto a lawsuit against congestion pricing. they rallied outside City Hall on Tuesday, claiming the plan threatens their survival.
Fani Willis' divorce attorney testifies
A former law partner of Fulton County special prosecutor Nathan Wade was evasive on the witness stand Tuesday as lawyers pressed him on details about a romantic relationship between Wade and District Attorney Fani Willis that has roiled the 2020 Georgia election case against Donald Trump.
NYCHA officials grilled after bribery takedown
NYCHA officials were in the hot seat on Tuesday, getting grilled by the New York City Council about the historic bribery takedown earlier this month.
Dozens of migrants found living in Queens cellar
Dozens of migrants from West Africa were found being illegally housed inside of the cellar of a furniture store in Queens on Tuesday, authorities say.
Guilty verdict in Jam Master Jay trial
Two men have been convicted of murder in the death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay. The brazen 2002 shooting left investigators at a loss for nearly two decades. An anonymous Brooklyn federal jury delivered the verdict Tuesday in the trial of Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington.
Dozens of migrants found inside Queens basement
The building had allegedly been converted into a living space for migrants. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovis has the latest.
Wendy's implementing surge pricing model
It really depends on the time of the day you check in with Wendy's because they're looking at charging customers based on demand.