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.
Deadly Newark police shooting
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.
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 Mike Woods has the details.
Restaurants enforcing strict dining limits
Living in NYC means having access to some of the best restaurants in the world, but if there's one complaint -- getting a table can sometimes be tough. So, could starting a timer when you sit down at your table help? FOX 5 NY's Christal Young is taking it to the streets!
Should restaurants have time limits for diners?
Getting a table in New York City can sometimes be really tough. So... could starting a timer when you sit down at your table help? FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green has the story.
WCBS 880 ending all-news format
After nearly 60 years of broadcasting, WCBS 880 News has announced that it will cease operations on August 26th, with ESPN taking over the airwaves later this month. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the story.
Marijuana sales bring $1.2M to Babylon
The town of Babylon has raked in nearly $1.2M from legal cannabis sales, with the funds being put towards drug treatment and education.
LI nail salon crash first responders honored
Dozens of first responders were honored for their heroism helping the victims of a drunk driver who plowed into a nail salon in June, in a tragedy that claimed the lives of four people. FOX 5 NY's Duarte Geraldino has the story.
Water main break in Edison, NJ
Crews are working to fix a break in a 30-inch water main in Edison, New Jersey.
Here's how to take a selfie with a traffic camera
We've all heard of using selfie sticks to help you capture the best picture of yourself, but what about a traffic camera? A new website it turning New York City's streets into instant photo booths. FOX 5 NY's Jennifer Williams has the story.
Midwest Showdown: VPs Battle for Heartland
Governor Tim Walz's influence on key battlegrounds Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania - will they decide 2024? Kamala Harris and Walz secure coveted Culinary Union endorsement in Vegas. Plus, analyzing the electoral weight of the VP pick.
Brooklyn's G train service suspended
The final phase of the G train modernization project officially got underway on Monday. That means riders who rely on the line will now have to deal with a new round of service disruptions. FOX 5 NY’s Antwan Lewis has more on the new changes and reaction from straphangers.
NYPD officers rescue woman from Queens fire
Dramatic body camera video showed the moment several NYPD officers busted into a burning apartment in Queens to save a woman inside. Those officers spoke out describing those harrowing moments. FOX 5 NY’s Stephanie Bertini has their story.
1 in 10 NYC public restrooms are out of order
When you gotta go, you gotta go.... unless you're in New York City, where that might not be so easy. According to a new report, one in ten of the city's public restrooms are out of order across the five boroughs. FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green has the story.
'Let's Get Real': Riding NJ Transit
In our “Lets Get Real” series we are tackling the constant issues on NJ Transit. FOX 5 NY’s Teresa Priolo spoke with riders about some of their worst commuter experiences.
Legal cannabis sales soar on Long Island
We hear a lot about the economic benefits of legal marijuana here in the city, but now we’re getting a closer look at the impact it’s having on Long Island. FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg shows one one town is ranking in over $1 million in legal cannabis sales per week.
US beefs up posture in Middle East
The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and is telling the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to sail more quickly to the area. This, as the U.S. on Monday says it believes Iran or its proxies may launch a strike against Israel as soon as this week.
Man accused or murdering rapper Chinx sentenced
Quincy Homere, who pled guilty to the 2015 Queens murder of rapper Chinx (Lionel Pickens Jr.), was sentenced to 23 years in prison for the killing in a Queens court on Monday.
Robert Tucker sworn in as FDNY commissioner
NYC Mayor Eric Adams has named Robert Tucker as the next FDNY commissioner, the 35th person to lead the department. FOX 5 NY’s Morgan McKay has reactions to the news.