SantaCon 2023
FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas reports.
Tom Suozzi launches campaign
FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross reports.
Good Day Street Talk
FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis looks at women in the arts and getting the community involved in the arts.
Finding common ground amid Israel-Hamas war
In this episode of Street Soldiers With Lisa Evers, faith leaders in New York City are working to ease tensions and keep bonds strong between Jewish and Muslim communities as the Israel-Hamas war continues to rage.
Unique Christmas trends taking off
People are finding new, unique ways to spruce up their Christmas traditions this year, switching to different decorations, colors, or even hanging their tree upside-down! FOX 5 NY's Ashlie Rodriguez has the story on the latest trends.
City council passes noise camera bill
Anyone driving souped-up cars and motorcycles may soon receive a ticket for making too much of a racket, thanks to a new bill passed by the New York City Council.
Concern over UWS lithion-ion battery charging
A storefront on the Upper West Side is sparking concern after passersby reporter that they could see a large number of lithium-ion batteries charging inside.
Hochul attends Shabbat services at Albany temple
Governor Kathy Hochul attended Shabbat services at Temple Israel in Albany on Friday night, just one day after shots were fired outside of the synagogue.
Livery cab driver arrested in attack on 2 cousins
Sergio Zamora-Mendoza, 33, is facing charges of manslaughter and assault after the December 7 attack that left 66-year-old Carlos Guaman dead and a 52-year-old man in critical condition.
ElfCon is back!
If the Christmas season conjures visions of green outfits and pointy ears, you're in luck! The annual hot cocoa crawl known as 'Elfcon' is back. The family-friendly event is now in its third year, and the founder of ElfCon, Chief Elf Sophie spoke with FOX 5 NY about what the event is all about and how you can take part in the charitable event.
Battle Rap: Jaz the Rapper
Battle Rap hosts Vada Fly and Showtime SP chop it up with battle rap artist Jaz the Rapper about her rise to the top of the Battle Rap scene, taking on male battle rappers and representing New York City.
NYPD officers stop woman trying to burn MLK's home
A pair of retired NYPD officers are being hailed as heroes after helping stop a woman accused of trying to burn down Dr. Martin Luther King's birthplace in Atlanta.
SantaCon returning to NYC this weekend
It's not for the faint of heart! Whether you love it or hate it, SantaCon will return to the streets of New York City on Saturday for the annual boozy bar crawl.
LI man sentenced for running over gas station manager
A Long Island man convicted of running over a gas station manager in order to flee the station without paying was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison on Friday.
Mayor Adams, religious leaders call for peace
With Hanukkah celebrations underway across the city, Mayor Eric Adams and religious leaders gathered at City Hall to call for peace and unity during the Jewish holiday after a string of antisemitic and Islamophobic attacks.
US vetoes UN ceasfire resolution
The United States has vetoed a UN security council vote on a resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.
3 stabbed at Newark Hospital
Two nurses and a medical resident were stabbed by a visitor at Newark Beth Israel Hospital on Friday morning.
Crime in the City full episode: December 8, 2023
A look at some of the more notable crimes across the New York City area this week, including a deadly rampage in Far Rockaway, Queens, violence in NYC schools and horror stories from subway riders.
Mayor interfaith peace rally
FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt is at city hall with more on the call for unity.
Newark hospital stabbing
A visitor seeing a patient at a New Jersey hospital's pediatric intensive care unit stabbed a medical resident and two nurses Friday morning, officials said. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas has the latest.