LI student creates surfboard for special needs kids

There’s a new kind of surfboard specifically designed for children with disabilities. It has an adjustable racing seat. FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg shows us how a college student from Long Island designed it.

SAFE Hotel Act pushes for NYC hotel licensing

The SAFE hotel Act would require that the more than 760 hotels in New York City to be licensed as they are in most major cities around the country. Many including sex trafficking victims say it's needed to improve public safety. FOX 5 NY’s Morgan McKay takes a closer look at the back and forth.

Canadian wildfires cause hazy conditions

The hazy skies are coming from Canada’s wildfire smoke which is spreading across the tri-state area. However, the conditions aren’t as bad as they were last summer. FOX 5 NY’s Liv Johnson takes a closer look at what we can expect to see in the coming days.

NJ Transit announces week of free fares

After a summer riddled with delays and cancellations, New Jersey Governor Phil Murhy has announced that NJ Transit will offer a week of free fares to all riders at the end of the month. FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis has reaction from commuters.

Migrant crew tied to Central Park crime wave

The NYPD now says a young crew of migrants is largely behind the surge in crime in Central Park. In fact, one of the suspects is just 11 years old. FOX 5 NY’s Stephanie Bertini has the latest information.

Biden targets cutting prescription drug costs

Taxpayers are expected to save billions after the Biden administration inked deals with pharmaceutical companies to knock down the list prices for 10 of Medicare’s costliest drugs. But how much older Americans can expect to save when they fill a prescription at their local pharmacy remains unclear, since the list cost isn’t the final price people pay.

Gov. Murphy talks NJ Transit fares, Menendez

NJ Gov. Phil Murphy joined Good Day New York with Dan Bowens and Rosanna Scotto to discuss a variety of topics, including a newly announced NJ Transit fare holiday and Sen. Bob Menendez's replacement.

NYC protest after Harris/Walz support rally

NYC pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted a Wednesday night afterparty that followed a democratic rally held in support of Kamala Harris's presidential campaign. FOX 5 NY’s Robert Moses has the details.

New facility treats Long COVID patients

With COVID-19 rates spiking across New York City this summer, a new clinic is up and running, aimed at helping communities still recovering from the pandemic. And as FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis shows us, the center is focusing on Long COVID cases.

Mall at Bay Plaza celebrates 10th anniversary

The Mall at Bay Plaza in the Bronx is marking a major milestone, celebrating 10 years in business and thriving when most shopping centers are struggling to stay afloat. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas looks at how they're doing it.

What's next for Vybz Kartel? - STREET SOLDIERS

After 13 years in prison, dancehall star Vybz Kartel is finally a free man. With only two weeks of freedom under his belt, he's already released a new album. So what's next for the megastar? In this week's episode of STREET SOLDIERS, Vybz Kartel speaks with Lisa Evers about what he's turning his attention to next.