Managing holiday stress: Tips for a happier season

The holiday season is here, but for many, it's more stressful than joyful. In this week's episode of STREET SOLDIERS, FOX 5’s Lisa Evers explores how to handle holiday blues and create meaningful celebrations.

Long Island restaurants cut prices despite inflation

Inflation may have slowed, but most restaurant prices remain high—except at two Long Island eateries breaking the mold. FOX 5’s Jodi Goldberg shows how Tony’s Tacos and Lucharitos are cutting costs while keeping quality high, proving that lower prices can still mean big profits.

Scholarship fundraiser in honor of fallen NYPD cop

Hundreds gathered at Mulcahy’s on Long Island to raise funds for the Detective Jonathan Diller Memorial Scholarship, honoring the fallen NYPD officer who was killed during a traffic stop in Queens earlier this year. FOX 5's Kendall Green has the story.

NYC rents rise 18% Since 2019

Rising rents in New York City are leaving many residents struggling to keep up as new data shows a sharp 18% increase in median rent since 2019, compared to just an 11% rise in incomes. FOX 5's Sharon Crowley has the story.

NYPD officer released from hospital after shooting

NYPD Officer Rich Wong was released from Jamaica Hospital after being shot in the leg by Gary Worthy, a "career criminal" with 17 prior arrests. Worthy, who was wanted for multiple gunpoint robberies on Tuesday, was killed in a shootout with police after fleeing the scene. FOX 5’s Michelle Ross reports.

Biden announces $275M aid for Ukraine

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has temporarily closed due to a potential aerial attack as tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalate. President Biden announced a $275 million aid package for Ukraine, including land mines to counter Russia’s shifting tactics. FOX 5's Sharon Crowley has the story.

NYC weather forecast

Will we see rain later in the week? FOX 5 NY's Nick Gregory has your weather forecast.

Tri-state prepares for significant rainfall

Some relief for all these brush fires could be on the way Thursday with a chance of rain in the forecast, but will it be enough to make a difference? FOX 5 NY’s Richard Giacovas breaks down what we can expect.

Jessica Tisch becomes NYPD Commissioner

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has appointed sanitation chief Jessica Tisch as police commissioner. A city government stalwart and ex-NYPD official, she’ll be just the second woman in the high-profile, high-pressure post.

Tourist slashed on Upper West Side: sources

A 55-year-old man was slashed in the ear and cheek Wednesday morning on the Upper West Side police said. Sources told FOX 5 NY’s Linda Schmidt that the man was a tourist.