Storms cause major damage in Suffolk County
Torrential rainfall in Suffolk County left a wide swath of damage, with mudslides taking out homes, submerging cars, and washing out roads.
Dem Convention, Keystone Campaigning, and the War for Women Voters
This week on Battleground: We're live from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago as Harris and Walz make their pitch to swing state voters. We'll also break down the battle for Pennsylvania as both campaigns blitz the Keystone State. Plus, could women voters be the key to victory? We analyze the fight for this crucial voting block. Join host S.E. Cupp for the latest on the seven states that could decide it all, with just 77 days left until the 2024 election.
US Open Fan Week kicks off
The U.S. Open begins in exactly one week, and on Monday, fan week kicked off offering a variety of family-friendly events. FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green has the story.
MTA begins issuing tickets for bus lane blockers
After months of letting people off just with a warning, today the MTA started officially firing off tickets to anyone caught on camera blocking city bus lanes. FOX 5 NY's Duarte Geraldino has reaction and how much these violators will have to fork over.
Town Supervisor on Brookhaven flooding damage
As the town of Brookhaven continues to assess the destruction from flash flooding that swept the area overnight, Town Supervisor Dan Panico says the damage is catastrophic and will take a federal disaster declaration to help rebuild.
Drones to capture suspects in home invasion
The NYPD used drones to capture the suspects in a terrifying home invasion in Queens last weekend. A family in Queens say they were held hostage in the middle of the night during the invasion. FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers has more on how drones are the latest hi-tech tool for police.
Con Edison accused of overcharging customers
Con Edison is accused of overcharging customers to the tune of 100% higher than National Grid. FOX 5 NY’s Stephanie Bertini has more on how Con Edison is responding to charges of burying the overcharges in the fine print.
Phil Donahue dies at 88
Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre, has died. He was 88. NBC's ‘Today’ show, citing family members, said that Donahue died Sunday. Dubbed “the king of daytime talk,” Donahue was the first to incorporate audience participation in a talk show. The decision set “The Phil Donahue Show” apart from other 1960s interview shows and influenced a format that made household names of Oprah Winfrey, Montel Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and many others.
Israel OKs cease-fire plan, Hamas urged to agree
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel has accepted a proposal to bridge differences holding up a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza. He's calling on Hamas to do the same.
Connecticut catastrophic flooding leaves 2 dead
Two people are dead in Connecticut after catastrophic flooding destroyed roads and bridges and trapped terrified residents as rapidly rising water cut off escape routes. Gov. Ned Lamont has also issued a state of emergency. FOX 5 NY’s Antwan Lewis has the latest.
Flooding washes out roads on Long Island
While no-one was killed, torrential rainfall brought severe flooding on Long Island, destroying roads and damaging houses and causing officials to declare a state of emergency. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross has the story.
How much rain did we actually get?
FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods reports the rain totals for NY, NJ, and CT.
Several Metro-North lines in CT suspended
The President of Metro-North Railroad Catherine Rinaldi said several lines in Connecticut are suspended due to flooding.
State of emergency declared on Long Island
A state of emergency has been declared on Long Island after a slow-moving storm bombarded the greater NYC area with heavy rains on Sunday. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross has the details.
Long Island floodwaters collapse road
Video shows floodwaters collapse Harbor Road in Stony Brook, Long Island, after a rare flash flood emergency was declared overnight. Entire chunks of pavement are dislodged from the street and swept away. The other video shows flooding in a Port Jefferson apartment building.
Port Jefferson apartment building flooding
An apartment building in Port Jefferson on Long Island saw major flooding.
Stony Brook street collapse
On Long Island, part of Harbor Road collapsed after extreme flooding.
Strong storms, flash flooding in NJ, NY, CT
FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the details.
Anti-gun leaders honored in Harlem
Gun violence in Harlem is on the decline. On Sunday, community activists were honored for their tireless work and dedication towards peace. FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green reports.
NYC India Day parade
The India Day Parade has been taking place in New York City for more than four decades and on Sunday, it kicked off for another year. Thousands of people took the streets to celebrate Indian culture and independence. FOX 5 NY’s Michelle Ross explained how there was a bit of controversy this year.