Hamas leader assassinated

According to Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh was killed by an Israeli airstrike. FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis has the latest.

McDonald's reports sales slump

McDonald's reported a drop in profits for its second quarter, which has the fast food giant rethinking its price points. And, as FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo shows us, some analysts say the slump could be a early recession indicator.

Second Avenue Subway expansion gets $54M in funds

The Second Avenue Subway expansion received $54M in funding from Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday, but critics say that the money is 'a drop in the ocean' compared to the project's projected $7.7B cost.

New heat wave protocols at NYC beaches

New York City is introducing a new emergency response that will add dozens of lifeguards to the city's beaches during a heat wave in order to prevent more drownings.

Acting Secret Service director says he's 'ashamed'

The Secret Service’s acting director has told lawmakers he considered it indefensible that the roof used by the gunman in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump was unsecured. He also says it's regrettable that local law enforcement had not advised his agency that a gunman had been spotted on a nearby roof.

Israel carries out rare strike on Beirut

Israel has carried out a rare strike on Beirut, which it said killed a top Hezbollah commander who was allegedly behind a weekend rocket attack that killed 12 young people in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights. The strike in the Lebanese capital killed at least one woman and two children and wounded dozens of people. Hezbollah did not immediately confirm the commander’s death.

'Summerween' trend hits stores

Even though we're in the middle of sumer, some people are already thinking about Halloween. FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green hits the store to show us the new trend that's been dubbed 'Summerween.'

NJ food bank needs funds to buy new truck

The Community Food Bank of New Jersey is asking for donations to help raise enough money to buy a new refrigerated food truck. FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo has the story.

Revamped Far Rockaway Library opens

After a six-year wait, a grand opening ceremony was held Tuesday at the new Far Rockaway Library. The $3M project broke ground in 2018 but faced numerous delays due to COVID and other setbacks. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas was there to see the big unveiling.

Staten Island pushes back on bus service cuts

Staten Island officials are fighting back over an MTA proposal to roll back service on some express bus routes. The agency blames the cuts on the Governor's decision to pause congestion pricing, but as FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en explains, people living on Staten Island argue they've already been shortchanged enough.

Home prices on the rise on Long Island

If you're lookin to buy a home and you're on a budget, you may want to steer clear of Long Island. Realtors say there is a boom in people looking to buy, but not nearly enough houses available.