Plainfield, NJ firefighter dies

A firefighter in Plainfield, New Jersey, has died after fighting a house fire. Marques Hudson, 32, is the first firefighter to die in the line of duty in the city's history.

Crime in the City full episode: The Subways

On this week's special Crime in the City, we look beneath the bustle of NYC, where another world waits. Once a marvel of urban engineering, New Yorkers all too often find themselves grappling with crime underground. From petty thefts to violent assaults and worse, the headlines tell a story that leaves riders wondering: Is the subway safe?

Jury orders Trump to pay $83M in defamation trial

A jury has awarded an additional $83.3 million to former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, who says former President Donald Trump damaged her reputation by calling her a liar after she accused him of sexual assault. Friday’s verdict was the second time in nine months that a jury addressed Carroll’s claim that Trump assaulted her in a New York City department store in 1996.

Queens brothel bust

A sting operation in Queens targeted half a dozen massage parlors officials said were fronts for brothels. FOX 5 NY’s Briella Tomassetti has the latest.

Debate over renaming lowest-risk prostate cancer

Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the U.S., and it's that fact that can make a diagnosis even scarier. But now, some doctors are suggesting that prostate cancer, when diagnosed very early on, should be called something else. FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley has the story.

Historic church collapses in Connecticut

An historic Connecticut church’s soaring steeple and roof have collapsed, leaving a gaping hole in the top of the building and rubble at the front of the building. Authorities said a search was continuing after Thursday's collapse but there were no deaths or injuries reported at the First Congregational Church in downtown New London.

NYPD takes down 6 brothels in Queens

A sting operation in Queens took down at least six brothers in Queens operating under the guise of massage parlors on Thursday. FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green has the story.

US scientist outrages UK with salt in tea recipe

A scientist in the United States has started an international firestorm after suggesting that you should add a pinch of salt to your tea. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross looks at how this spiraled into a major debate that even got the U.S. Embassy in London involved.

Taylor Swift stalker turns focus to NY laws

The multiple arrests of Taylor Swift's stalker has sparked questions about stalking laws in place in New York. FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo has been looking into the issue.

Is there too much salt on NYC's streets?

The 40,000 pounds of salt that was used all across NYC to prepare for last week's snowstorm hasn't fully washed away yet, leaving some New Yorkers concerns over its possible lasting effects. FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis has the story.