NY Dems rally for Harris/Walz ticket
Democrats in New York gathered on Wednesday to show their support for the Kamala Harris/Tim Walz presidential ticket.
NYPD increases patrols in Central Park
The NYPD deployed extra officers to Central Park on Wednesday in order to send a message after a violent 24 hours in one of New York City's most recognizable landmarks.
Columbia President Minouche Shafik resigns
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik has resigned after a brief, tumultuous tenure. The school in upper Manhattan was roiled this year by student protests, culminating in scenes of police officers carrying zip ties and riot shields storming a building that had been occupied by pro-Palestinian protesters. She has acknowledged the campus protests factored into her decision to resign.
82 Days Out: The State of Play in Arizona, Wisconsin, & The HBCU Vote
Arizona's Doug Ducey stuns with a Trump endorsement - we'll dive into the surprising backstory.In Wisconsin, a Trump-backed candidate faces the voters, while Dems celebrate blocking GOP power grabs. Plus, Kamala Harris leans into her HBCU roots. Can black colleges and sororities swing the swing states? SE Cupp unpacks it all in tonight's Battleground.
New clinic opens to treat long COVID cases
As COVID-19 rates spike across New York City this summer, a new clinic is up and running aimed at assisting communities still left recovering from the pandemic. The center focuses on long COVID cases. FOX 5 NY’s Antwan Lewis has more of the work they’re doing.
Mayor Eric Adams on crime, migrants
FOX 5 NY speaks with Mayor Eric Adams on several recent crimes, including an increase in attacks in Central Park, and the ongoing migrant crisis.
Disney+ terms cause legal battle
The Walt Disney Company is asking a Florida court to throw out a widower's wrongful death suit after his wife suffered a fatal allergy attack at a Disney Springs restaurant due to fine print on the Disney+ app.
Bronx mall celebrates 10-year anniversary
The mall at Bay Plaza in the Bronx is celebrating its 10th anniversary. It comes at a time when malls across the country are struggling to stay afloat with many stores closing. FOX 5 NY’s Richard Giacovas shows us this one appears to be bucking that trend.
Suspect wanted in chokehold watch robberies
The NYPD is searching for a man they say put men in chokeholds in order to take their watches. FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green has the details.
Nassau County bans masks
Nassau County's mask ban is now officially on the books, after County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the controversial bill into law Wednesday morning, banning face coverings in public with a few exceptions.
82-year-old woman assaulted in Central Park
Police sources said a man in his 30s pushed an 82-year-old woman Wednesday morning in Central Park by the tennis courts. It happened at approximately 10:17 a.m. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini reports.
Hurricane Ernesto latest
FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente has the details.
NYPD investigating assault near 97th Street
The NYPD is investigating an assault near the 97th Street Transverse. It happened just before 10:30 a.m. Wednesday morning at a tennis court.
Central Park robberies on the rise
Two men robbed two people in Central Park Tuesday night, police said. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini has the latest information.
Tropical Storm Ernesto path, track latest
Tropical Storm Warnings remain in effect for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as Tropical Storm Ernesto continues to pound the islands with flooding rain and damaging wind gusts, and forecasters warn that the storm is expected to become a hurricane later on Wednesday. FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the latest details.
Police seek suspects in Central Park mugging
The NYPD is looking for two suspects accused of robbing two men while they were walking in Central Park. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the details.
Report: Girls more unhappy in school than boys
According to a new report, New York City girls are outperforming boys academically in nearly every aspect, but that they are not happy with their overall experience. FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis crunches the numbers and has more.
East 59th Street Park proposal
A group on the Upper East Side is proposing turning a tiny lot underneath the Queensboro Bridge in Manhattan into a small park.
Family demands justice for Victoria Lee
The family of 25-year-old Victoria Lee is demanding justice, transparency and accountability, saying she was not armed when she was shot and killed by police in Fort Lee in July.
Crossing Party Lines: Inside the "Republicans for Harris" Campaign
"The Peach State pits are brewing as Trump's feud with Gov. Kemp threatens to spoil the GOP. Some Rogue Republicans rally for Harris in PA - will their campaign cross swing state lines? And North Carolina navigates election security in choppy political waters. SE Cupp breaks it down on an all-new Battleground.