FOX 5 News Update: DNC starts Monday

In this FOX 5 NY Weekend News Update, we cover the Democratic National Convention kicking off on Monday and how Former Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty in his fraud case.

Report: Top Hezbollah commander killed in Lebanon

An Israel airstrike in Gaza killed at least 18 people, all from the same family, on Saturday, hours after mediators expressed optimism for an imminent cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas after 10 months of war.

NYC beaches closed but people swim anyway

Beaches across New York City are closed for the weekend due to rip currents from Hurricane Ernesto. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovis has the latest from the beach where people are having a good time regarless of the warnings.

FOX 5 Weekend Update: Aug. 17

From bodycam footage in the fatal police shooting of Victoria Lee to Fanatic Fest, FOX 5 NY's Jessica Fermosa has the latest.

Fight over East Village free food pantry

A community fridge and pantry on the Lower East Side is about to be stocked for the final time this weekend, after people in the neighborhood say it's become a nuisance.

Pocketbook Politics: How Swing State Wallets May Decide 2024

On the latest Battleground, we cut through the noise with just 80 days until the 2024 election. Host S.E. Cupp takes you inside the issues that matter most to swing state voters as the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump tightens. From the economic pressures facing consumers to Trump's Arizona border visit, we deliver the essential insights you need as this pivotal campaign enters the final stretch. It's your front-row seat to the states that will decide 2024 election - only on #Battleground.

Have cookbooks become obsolete?

They were once a must-have item in any good kitchen, and even made a great coffee table book. But now, with everything going online, it begs the question... are cookbooks becoming obsolete? FOX 5 NY's Jennifer Williams has the story.

Four new Metro-North stations coming to the Bronx

Four new Metro-North stations are coming to the Bronx, after the City Council overwhelmingly to approve a major rezoning plan. But some residents say that the economic issues in the Bronx need to be addressed first. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini has the story.

Judge rules against Queens cannabis store closing

A convenience store in Queens that was shut down for allegedly selling unlicensed cannabis products may be allowed to reopen after a judge ruled that the city made a legal error in closing it down. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross has the story.

Is Fanatics Fest NYC living up to the hype?

Fanatics Fest NYC has been dubbed 'the Comic-Con of sports,' but is it truly living up to the hype? FOX 5 NY's Jennifer Williams visited the Javits Center to see how fans are enjoying themselves.

Mediators hopeful of Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Mediators to the Gaza War cease-fire talks say the two-day talks wrapped up and they aim to reconvene in Cairo next week to seal a deal to stop the fighting. In a statement Friday, the United States, Egypt and Qatar said talks were constructive and conducted in a positive atmosphere. They presented both parties with a proposal and hope to continue working on the details of the implementation in the coming days.

VP Kamala Harris unveils economic agenda

Vice President Kamala Harris announced a sweeping set of economic proposals on Friday meant to cut taxes and lower the cost of groceries, housing and other essentials for many Americans.