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.
Girls outperform boys in school: report
With New York City public schools set to open in less than a month, a new report is revealing the disparity between students' performance last year. Researchers found that girls outperformed boys in nearly every academic category. But despite that success, they are not happy with their overall school experience. FOX 5 NY’s Antwan Lewis has more on the new report.
Suspect arrested in UES sex assault
The NYPD says they have made an arrest after a 19-year-old woman was sexually assaulted on the Upper East Side near Gracie Mansion early Saturday morning.
What are people obsessed with this summer?
With every season comes a revolving door of new trends. The hot new restaurant, fashion accessory, or even music genre. So what are people obsessed with this summer? FOX 5 NY’s Kendall Green has the answer.
Blink Fitness files bankruptcy
Gym operator Blink Fitness has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Blink, an Equinox-owned chain with more than 100 locations, says it's filing for bankruptcy to help facilitate a sale of the business. The New York-based company added that it’s gyms remain open and anticipates “limited impact on day-to-day operations” through the process.
Adams talks migrants living on Randall's Island
Mayor Eric Adams addressed concerns over quality-of-life issues over migrants setting up tent encampments on Randall's Island. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay took at look at what he had to say as calls grow for more to be done at the national level when it comes to the migrant crisis.
Push for East 59th lot into street park
There’s a new push to turn a vacant lot near the Manhattan side of the Queensboro bridge into a park. Two longtime friends are spearheading the effort saying this has been an eyesore in the neighborhood for years. FOX 5 NY’s Duarte Geraldino shows us how they are trying to get the word out.
George Santos fraud trial set to begin
A federal judge has decided that former U.S. Rep. George Santos’ fraud trial in September will have an anonymous jury, but prospective jurors won’t have to fill out a written questionnaire gauging their opinions of him.
Broadway Week discounted tickets available
“The Notebook” is one of several shows offering discounted tickets for Broadway Week next month.
Wrong-way driver in stolen car arrested
A wrong-way driver fleeing from police inside a stolen car was arretsed by police in Suffolk County on August 10.
Colorful auroras light up the sky amid solar storm
Have you seen videos of colorful auroras? They’ve been visible in parts of the country for the past few days thanks to a geomagnetic solar storm. FOX 5 NY’s Audrey Puente explains it to us.
Teens arrested for alleged Central Park muggings
A group of teenagers has been arrested for allegedly mugging three people in Central Park, police said. It comes at a time of heightened security concerns all around the park. FOX 5 NY’s Linda Schmidt has the details.
Newark, NJ police shoot driver in stolen car
The New Jersey Attorney General's office is currently investigating a police shooting that happened in Newark, New Jersey Monday night. Surveillance video shows part of the encounter.
Israel-Iran tensions mount
Iran has rejected a call by three European countries urging it to refrain from any retaliatory attacks that would further escalate regional tensions. Iran calls it an “excessive request.” The leaders of Britain, France and Germany in a joint statement Monday asked Iran and its allies to refrain from retaliation for the killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last month. Iran has blamed Israel. The European leaders also endorsed the latest push by mediators Qatar, Egypt and the United States to broker an agreement to end the Israel-Hamas war.
Blink Fitness files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Blink Fitness, a gym operator with more than 100 locations across the U.S., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Tropical Storm Ernesto track
Ernesto, the fifth tropical storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, is getting set to blast parts of the Caribbean. What does that mean for NYC this weekend? FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente has the details.