NYC bodega worker shot; 2 suspects sought

The United Bodegas of America is expressing displeasure with the NYPD's handling of violent crimes in and around their shops. It comes after a bodega worker in the Bronx was shot in broad daylight. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the story.

Could NYC ban cell phones from classrooms?

The Los Angeles Unified School District, the nation's second largest school district, has voted to ban cell phones in classrooms. But does this mean the nation's largest school district, New York City, could be next? FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley takes a look.

Stopping youth gun violence - STREET SOLDIERS

As communities across New York City grapple with gun violence, non-profit groups are working overtime to increase the peace whereever they can. But the NYPD says it is noticing a disturbing new trend, as the ages of those doing the shootings is getting younger and younger. FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers has the story.

NYC celebrates Juneteenth

Juneteenth celebrations were held across New York City on Wednesday, celebrating black history and marking the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned they were free.

Bronx bodega worker shot after dispute

New York City bodega owners are once again calling for more to be done to stop gun violence after a clerk at a store in the Bronx was shot in the stomach in broad daylight on Wednesday.

Pausing the 'Q' line's extension

The pause on congestion pricing is already having noticeable impacts with key projects being put on hold. Among them, the 2nd Avenue subway extension which could bring the “Q” line to East Harlem. FOX 5 NY’s Morgan McKay takes a closer look at why state lawmakers still haven’t been able to come up with another funding plan.

Gov. Murphy announces NJ clemency iniative

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced a historic clemency initiative that says he would wipe the criminal convictions of thousands. He says he purposely chose Juneteenth to make this announcement as it is a day that celebrates freedom. FOX 5 NY’s Antwan Lewis has the details.

Tributes to Willie Mays pour in

Willie Mays, baseball’s exuberant and electrifying “Say Hey Kid,” has died at 93. The San Francisco Giants and Mays' family jointly announced his death.

Long Island beach party canceled

Police in Long Beach intervened to stop a party that was promoted on social media from moving forward. FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg has more on how officers seemed to successfully scare off the organizers.

Juneteenth celebrations across NYC

All across our area today, people are celebrating Juneteenth, a holiday recognizing the day federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 165 to announce all enslaved people were free, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Son of rapper Remy Ma charged with murder

Jayson Scott, the son of rapper Remy Ma, has been charged with first-degree murder and weapons charges in connection to the shooting death of Darius Guillebeaux in 2021.

Suspect charged in Kissena Park rape

No bail for the suspect accused of allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old girl in a Queens Park. Christian Inga appeared before a judge on Wednesday and was arraigned on a slew of charges including rape and kidnapping. FOX 5 NY’s Richard Giacovas has the details.

Gov. Murphy announces major clemency plan

Gov. Murphy announced a major clemency plan that would wipe the criminal convictions of thousands of people. He laid out the details at a Juneteenth event in Newark a short time ago. FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis has the details.