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.
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander running for Mayor
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has announced that he is running for Mayor of New York City. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay breaks it down for us.
'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.
Trump, Harris make overtures to young black voters
Both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are holding separate events to try and win over young black voters.
Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer back in court
Alleged serial killer Rex Heuermann was back in court on Tuesday in his first appearance since being charged with two more murders.
Man sentenced for murder of Christina Yuna Lee
A man who followed a woman from the street up six flights of stairs into her New York City apartment and stabbed her to death has been sentenced to 30 years to life in prison. Assamad Nash was sentenced Tuesday in Manhattan state Supreme Court for the Feb. 13, 2022, murder of 35-year-old Christina Yuna Lee.
Train into car crash suspends LIRR service
Train service is suspended east of Ronkonkoma after a vehicle was struck near Wading River Road.
Chinatown murderer sentenced
Assamad Nash, the man who pleaded guilty to murder and burglary charges in the NYC fatal stabbing of Christina Yuna Lee inside her Chinatown apartment back in February 2022, was sentenced on Tuesday morning to 30 years to life in prison. FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis has the latest.
Rabies warning on Long Island
Officials in the Town of Hempstead on Long Island are warning residents after a cat picked up last week in Cedarhurst tested positive for rabies. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has the story.
Westfield, NJ house fire rocks neighborhood
A home in Westfield, NJ reportedly exploded and caught fire on Monday night, causing the front of the house to partially collapse.
Series of Brooklyn shootings leave 4 injured
Four people were hospitalized after several shootings took place overnight in Brooklyn, the NYPD said. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the details.
MTA moves forward with improvement projects
After months of uncertainty, the MTA now says it plans to move forward with a number of capital projects despite previous funding cuts made to adjust to NY Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing pause. FOX 5 NY's Lissette Nuñez has the details.
Where are NYC's most claustrophobic sidewalks?
If you find yourself dodging as many obstacles on New York City's sidewalks as you would on the roads, you're not alone. The numbers are in, and as FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green shows us the sidewalks where you're most likely to feel claustrophobic in the five boroughs.
Astor Place Starbucks closes
After nearly three decades in business, the Starbucks location in Astor Place has closed its doors for good.
Mayor Adams suspends ban on solitary confinement
Mayor Eric Adams spoke out Monday after his controversial 11th-hour decision to suspend parts of a new law banning solitary confinement in New York City.
Biden decries 'extremism' on Supreme Court
President Joe Biden decried “extremism” that he says has undermined public confidence in the the U.S. Supreme Court, as he called on Congress to quickly establish term limits and an enforceable ethics code for the court’s nine justices.