NJ congressman ‘fights plan to the very end’
Other lawmakers are on board with Wednesday’s congestion pricing announcement. New Jersey congressman Josh Gottheimer introduced a bipartisan bill to block the plan in April saying he would fight it to the very end. Gottheimer shares his thoughts on this latest development.
Hunter Biden's ex-wife, former girlfriend testify
Hunter Biden’s ex-wife and a former girlfriend testified in his gun trial about finding his crack pipes and other drug paraphernalia. In other developments Wednesday, jurors saw photos of the president’s son bare-chested in a bubble bath and heard about his visit to a strip club.
Joro spiders heading to New York
If you thought spotted lanternflies were bad, there's a new pest headed our way called the joro spider. They can grow as large as eight inches, but as FOX 5 NY’s Teresa Priolo explains we don’t need to be too concerned.
Brooklyn students call for end to gun violence
After a violent few days in Brooklyn, including two young girls being shot at a playground, students organized a school walkout to call for an end to gun violence.
Business owners support congestion pricing pause
Many small business owners in Manhattan's congestion pricing zone say they support Governor Kathy Hochul's decision to indefinitely postpone the rollout of the plan.
Crackdown on illegal scooters
Mayor Adams and the NYPD announced a new plan to remove illegal mopeds and scooters from the streets. In addition to being a danger to pedestrians, they also say thieves use these vehicles to escape a crime scene quickly. FOX 5 NY’s Linda Schmidt takes a closer look at this concerning the new trend and what the city is doing about it.
Man stabbed aboard 2 train in the Bronx
A man was stabbed several times on a subway train in the Bronx on Wednesday, police said.
Reaction to congestion pricing delay
People in the suburbs and outer boroughs are also applauding Wednesday's announcement. Many commute into Manhattan regularly and not everyone has a convenient public transportation option. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas has more on what people are saying.
Hochul indefinitely postpones congestion pricing
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that she was putting an indefinite pause on the rollout of congestion pricing in Manhattan, which had been set to go into effect on June 30. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay has the story.
Political impacts of congestion pricing
Politics could be one of the driving factors behind Hochul's decision Wednesday. With most New Yorkers against the controversial tolling plan, she may be trying to help democrats increase their chances come November. FOX 5 NY's Chris Welch takes a closer look.
Rally to end gun violence
After a violent few days in parts of Brooklyn, including the shooting of two girls in a playground. Students there staged a walk Wednesday morning as they were calling for an end to gun violence. FOX 5 NY’s Stephanie Bertini has the story.
WATCH: Hochul's congestion pricing announcement
NYC's congestion pricing plan will be indefinitely paused, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in an announcement Wednesday.
Mayor takes stand against illegal mopeds & scooters
The NYPD released its latest crime statistics and the numbers show a jump in robberies and felony assaults. The department blames criminals for using illegal scooters, bikes, and other vehicles. FOX 5 NY’s Arthur Chi’en has the details.
NYC congestion pricing plan indefinitely paused
NYC's congestion pricing plan will be indefinitely paused, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Wednesday. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay has the latest.
NJ primary election results
The results are in for New Jersey's 2024 primary election. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the details.
Possible NYC congestion pricing delay?
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reportedly considering delaying congestion pricing, just weeks before the controversial plan was set to start tolling drivers south of 60th Street. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the details.
Poppi soda lawsuit
A popular soda company that brands itself as “gut-healthy” is now facing a lawsuit from a consumer claiming its product isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be. The suit says a can of Poppi doesn’t contain enough prebiotic fiber to bring any potential benefits. FOX 5 NY’s Jessica Formoso breaks down this claim of misleading marketing.
2024 New Jersey primary election
The results are in for several key races in New Jersey’s primary election Tuesday. President Biden won the Democratic party and Donald Trump won the GOP primary in New Jersey. FOX 5 NY’s Sharon Crowley takes a look at the results.
AT&T customers report technical issues
While AT&T says they weren’t experiencing an outage, it’s customers who were having trouble calling people using different carriers. FOX 5 NY’s Arthur Chi’en has more.
Man shot across the street from Brownsville park
A man was shot in the back and shoulder in Brooklyn outside of the same playground where two girls were shot on Monday, police said.