Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat festival in Queens
Despite the blistering heat, thousands competed in the annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat festival in Queens. The event, which welcomes people of all backgrounds honors Chinese culture and tradition as competitors race in dragon boats. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross has the story.
NYC outdoor dining deadline
Street-side dining sheds transformed New York City's restaurant scene, but many of them are expected to be taken down now. The city put out new rules around the structures and Saturday was the last day for businesses to apply for a permit. Those who do not comply will face fines. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas discovered people had mixed feelings about the new policy.
11 firefighters injured in Queens fire
14 people including 11 firefighters are injured after a five-alarm fire broke out in Queens on Saturday afternoon.
NYPD officer out of hospital after being shot
SGT. Carl Johnson underwent an emergency procedure after being shot Thursday afternoon. FOX 5 Duarte Geraldino was live when the officer was released.
MTA worker charged for falsely reported crime
The NYPD says an MTA worker falsely reported an incident claiming that he had been slashed.
Trump and Harris at odds over presidential debate
The Harris campaign is pushing for a debate to take place on ABC News but Trump says the ABC debate has been "terminated."
Fmr. President Carter says he wants to vote in 2024
Carter's family says he wants to vote for Kamala Harris and says he won't miss an election.
9/11 plotters could face death penalty
Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin decided to override the plea deal in a last minute decision to dismiss the prosecutor overseeing the case.
Last call for outdoor dining in NYC
The city says the deadline is here for outdoor dining sheds and sidewalk structures or else they will be taken down. FOX 5's Richard Giacovis has the latest from the dining scene.
FOX 5 Weekend Update: Aug. 3
From the exclusive NYPD takedown of 'some of the worst' Bronx gangs to their raid of drugs and guns on Randall's Island.
'Pink cocaine' is colorful new designer drug - STREET SOLDIERS
It has a bright pink color like candy, but there's nothing sweet about the new mystery powder that's in the spotlight thanks to a mention in a Diddy court document. 'Pink cocaine' or 'Tusi' is a designer club drug marketed as cocaine, but experts say that the powder has a small amount of cocaine and sometimes none at all, and it does have a potentially lethal cocktail of other drugs and substances that could make users sick, or even kill them.
Justice Department sues TikTok
The Justice Department sued TikTok on Friday, accusing the company of violating children’s online privacy law and running afoul of a settlement it had reached with another federal agency. The complaint, filed together with the Federal Trade Commission in a California federal court, comes as the U.S. and the prominent social media company are embroiled in yet another legal battle that will determine if TikTok will continue to operate in the country.
9/11 plea deal revoked
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has overridden a plea agreement reached earlier this week for the accused mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and two other defendants, reinstating them as death penalty cases.
Man falls into open cellar door in the Bronx
A 73-year-old man has been hospitalized after falling into a open cellar door in the Bronx on Friday.
Biden targets airline fees for family seating
Flying as a family can get really expensive quick. But a new proposal by the Biden Administration is aiming to cut down some costs by banning airlines from charging parents more money to sit with their young kids.
Hidden cameras used by Scarsdale burglars: Police
Police in Scarsdale are warning residents that their homes are being targeted by burglars using hidden cameras to help see when the homeowners come and go and when to break in.
Judge suspends Justin Timberlake's license
A New York judge has suspended Justin Timberlake’s driver’s license over his DWI arrest in June. Timberlake pleaded not guilty Friday at a virtual court appearance on Long Island.
How blood donors helped Daniela DeSantis thrive
We know blood donations help patients in a variety of ways, and for people with chronic medical conditions that require regular transfusions, those donations are truly a lifeline. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross shows us the impact they've had on one New Jersey woman.
NYPD takedown targets Bronx gangs | Exclusive
A pre-dawn NYPD manhunt in the Bronx targeted some of New York City's most violent gang members this week, arresting nearly two dozen people wanted for serious felonies, including murder.
Harris secures enough delegate votes, is nominee
Vice President Kamala Harris says she's ready for the fight against Republican Donald Trump after securing enough votes from Democratic delegates to become her party’s presidential nominee. The Democratic Party chair announced Friday that Harris had the votes.