Dalai Lama UBS Arena visit
The Long Island Rail Road is adding extra service this morning for those that plan to attend the visit of the Dalai Lama to UBS Arena on Long Island.
Has strength training overtaken cardio?
You might have noticed something different at the gym, as a new study reveals that strength training is in, with a new focus on building muscle over weight loss. FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green has the story.
Men accused of abandoning cats in New Jersey
Police are searching for a pair of men accused of abandoning 14 cats in various locations across Sussex and Morris counties in New Jersey.
The political impact of celebrity endorsements
For decades, political candidates have sought out celebrity endorsements for the fame and big ticket donations. Entertainments have liked the association that makes them seem serious about important issues. But now that it's critical for candidates to appear in touch with everyday American voters, is star power still part of a winning strategy?
Adams takes on creating more affordable housing
Mayor Eric Adams signed an executive order Wednesday that would have city agencies look for potential city-owned sites to create more affordable housing in the five boroughs.
Storm cleanup continues on Long Island
Homeowners on Long Island are still struggling to clean up after Sunday's unprecedented storm that washed away roads and parts of some people's homes.
NYC seniors experience virtual reality
Seniors in New York City are slipping on virtual reality headsets to transport themselves to another world. And as FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en shows, the experience is bringing more than just fun to the residents.
Free Bike Borrow program underway on Long Island
A new program is helping people on Long Island get from Point A to Point B with two-week bike rentals, free of charge. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg introduces us to the Bike Borrow Program, working to make transportation more accessible to the community.
Woman jumps into NJ tiger enclosure
A woman was caught on video jumping over a fence and into a tiger enclosure at a zoo in Bridgeton, New Jersey.
NYC sets new migrant shelter limits
New York City now has permission to start bringing down the number of people at shelters by imposing a 60-day limit. The move will impact thousands of migrant families, including the ones staying at the controversial one on Randall's Island.
Human remains found on Brooklyn waterfront
New York City authorities are investigating after human bones were discovered near a waterfront carousel twice this week. Police say a city parks department officer found a skull and other bones on the shoreline in Brooklyn Bridge Park on Monday. A femur was found in the same spot early Wednesday. The bones were found just a few feet from Jane’s Carousel.
Former Rep. Bill Pascrell dies at 87
New Jersey Democratic Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., a 14-term incumbent and a fixture in his hometown of Paterson for more than four decades, has died. News of his death on Wednesday was announced on his social media account and confirmed by his longtime chief of staff. Pascrell, who was 87, had been in and out of the hospital with an illness recently.
5 bodies recovered from sunken yacht in Italy
Divers searching the wreck of a superyacht that sank off Sicily have found five bodies and searched for a sixth as questions intensified about why the sailboat sank so quickly. Divers and rescue crews unloaded three body bags Wednesday from rescue vessels that pulled into port at Porticello. Three other bodies were also found in the wreckage, the head of the Sicily civil protection agency said. The discovery indicated that the operation to search the wreckage on the seabed 50 meters underwater was a recovery one, not a rescue.
Dramatic arrest of surfer on Belmar, NJ, beach
Video shows several police officers arresting a surfer on a Belmar, New Jersey, beach, on Tuesday. The surfer's friend claims the arrest was over a beach tag, which is required for admission.
Search for suspect in NYC subway stabbing
A man was slashed in the neck while standing on a NYC subway platform on the Upper East Side, the NYPD said. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest.
Migrant concerns on Randall’s Island
The city says some migrant shelters across NYC may begin downsizing, including the shelter out on Randall’s Island. FOX 5 NY's Lissette Nuñez has the details.
Barack Obama speaks on night two of the DNC
Watch former President Barack Obama speak on the second night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Michelle Obama speaks on night two of the DNC
Watch Michelle Obama's speech on the second night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Police search for Bronx arson suspect
The NYPD is hunting for an arsonist who set six cars and an apartment building on fire early Tuesday morning.
'Happy Gilmore 2' auditions begins
Hundreds of people came to Morristown, New Jersey today to take part in the open casting call for the sequel to Adam Sandler's beloved comedy film 'Happy Gilmore.'