New Jersey digital ID proposal

FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo takes a look at a new bill being introduced in the state legislature that would let you use a digital ID or driver's license in place of a paper one.

Queens arsenal suspect worked at LI school

New details are emerging about the two brothers accused of keeping an arsenal of weapons at their apartment in Queens. One of the men has been revealed to have worked as a security guard at JFK Elementary School in Great Neck, Long Island. FOX 5 NY's Ashlie Rodriguez has more.

Stamford schools will stay open on two holidays

The Board of Education in Stamford, Connecticut has voted to remove both Columbus Day and Veterans Day as official school holidays. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas looks at what's behind the board's decision.

US to respond to killing of 3 troops

President Joe Biden says he has decided how to respond to the killing of three American service members in Jordan, noting that he does not want to expand war in the Middle East but demurring on the specifics of how the U.S. will proceed. U.S. officials say they are still determining which of several Iran-backed groups was responsible for the killings, the first since a wave of attacks on U.S. forces in the region since the Oct. 7 Hamas assault on Israel.

'How Many Stops Act' overridden by City Council

New York City police officers will be required to record the apparent race, gender and ages of most people they stop for questioning under a law passed by the City Council, which overrode a veto by Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday.

Elmo sets off social media firestorm

Sesame Street's beloved character Elmo set off a firestorm of existential angst on social media over the weekend with a simple question: How is everybody doing?