FBI raids homes of several top NYC officials
The FBI raided the homes of multiple top officials and seized the phones of several members of NYC Mayor Adams' inner circle. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest.
Say Hi to FOX 5 NY's biggest fan: Flava Flav!
FOX 5 NY's Tina Cervasio ran into rapper Flava Flav at tonight's game between the New York Liberty and the Seattle Storm, and Long Island native just had to shout out his favorite NYC news channel.
TikTok 'Kiddie backpacks' trend takes off
The so-called "kiddie backpack" trend sees high school seniors rocking backpacks with the same characters they adored as children, like Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob, and Spider-Man.
NYC public park restroom survey: What it says
A new, scathing report by the New York City Council says that 70% of the public bathrooms in parks across New York City are in poor condition, with dirty and wet floors, no garbage cans and other issues.
9/11 Tribute in Light returns
The Tribute in Light will return to the sky over New York City as the city prepares to mark the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Rally demands justice for Victoria Lee
A rally was held Thursday evening in Fort Lee, New Jersey to demand justice for Victoria Lee, a 25-year-old woman who was shot and killed by police in July during a mental health crisis.
Father of Georgia school shooting suspect arrested
Authorities in Georgia say the father of the teen charged with opening fire at a high school has been arrested on charges including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. Colin Gray is alleged to have “knowingly” allowed his son to possess a weapon. The 14-year-old suspect was charged as an adult in the shooting Wednesday at Apalachee High School outside Atlanta. Four people were killed and nine wounded.
FBI raids homes of top aids to Mayor Adams
Federal investigators this week seized phones from New York City's police commissioner and at least four top deputies to Mayor Eric Adams.
Mayor Adams on FBI raids, crime, back-to-school
FOX 5 NY spoke with New York City Mayor Eric Adams about the recent FBI raids on the homes of two top officials close to him, along with fighting crime in the city, New York City public school students returning to the classroom, and more.
UWS residents debate 96th Street bus lane"
Some Upper West Side residents are pushing back against a plan to bring dedicated bus lanes to 96th Street, saying it won't achieve its goal of speeding up bus service. FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo takes a look at the arguments from both sides.
NYC offers migrants $4K to leave city shelters
A new pilot program in the city is awarding up to $4,000 grants to migrant families who exit the shelter system and find their own housing. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso takes a closer look at how the program works and if it's working so far.
Rapper Rich Homie Quan dies at 34
TMZ is reporting that Rapper Rich Home Quan has died at his home in Atlanta. He was 34 years old.
Students across NYC head back to school
All across New York City today, students returned to classrooms for the first day of the city's public schools. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas visited one of 24 new schools buildings across the city to see how students, teachers and parents are enjoying themselves.
Long Island water shows decline in toxic chemicals
Despite concerns about Long Island’s drinking water, a Citizens Campaign for the Environment report shows levels of two toxic chemicals have decreased since the nonprofit's 2016 analysis. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg breaks down the findings and if residents should be concerned.
Questions remain after Queens Midtown Tunnel leak
Questions remain over how a contractor could breach the Queens Midtown Tunnel and allow water to come gushing down onto cars, shutting down the tunnel for about 5 hours on Wednesday. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the story.
Hunter Biden enters guilty plea to avoid tax trial
Hunter Biden has pleaded guilty to federal tax charges to avoid facing another criminal trial months after his conviction in a separate gun case. President Joe Biden’s son entered the surprise plea Thursday, hours after jury selection was supposed to begin in the case accusing him of a scheme to avoid paying at least $1.4 million in taxes.
FBI raids homes of NYC deputy mayors
The homes of two top officials close to NYC Mayor Eric Adams were raided by the FBI Wednesday, sources have confirmed to FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay. Morgan breaks down the details.
Gnocchi on 9th: East Village's new obsession
Gnocchi on 9th is the East Village's latest viral food sensation. It's a tiny spot that's big on flavor and small on price. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini "get's real" and takes us on a trip to check it out.
America’s top colleges
Forbes has released their 2024 list of America’s Top Colleges.
First day of class for NYC public schools
The first day for NYC public schools! FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the story.