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.
Elton John's 'Tammy Faye' musical closing
Broadway’s 'Tammy Faye,' featuring music by Elton John, is set to close on December 8 after a five-day run, ending at a $25 million loss.
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.
Man accused of plotting NY Stock Exchange bombing
The FBI has arrested Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, a Florida man accused of plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange.
Woman struck and killed by minivan in Brooklyn
A woman was struck and killed by a minivan on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn after reportedly lying on the roadway.
Danish tourist slashed in random UWS attack
A Danish tourist was slashed in the face and ear during a random, unprovoked attack on the Upper West Side.
Lori Vallow: 'Doomsday Mom' appears in court as Arizona judge orders her to finish competency evaluation
After not showing up in court almost a week ago, Lori Vallow has appeared in court for a proceeding over whether her mental competency evaluation process should continue.
Questions around release of repeat offenders
There are lots of questions regarding how the suspect in the Queens shooting was out on the streets. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en has the details.
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.
NY News Update - Laken Riley's killer sentenced, shot NYPD officer released from hospital
In this NY News Update, we look at the important stories from our area and the nation, including the officer who was shot by a suspect on a violent robbery spree in Queens getting released from the hospital, and the Venezuelan man convicted in the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley being sentenced to life in prison.
Dr. Cheyenne Bryant on high functioning men
Good Day Wake Up Anchor Tashanea Whitlow sits down with Dr. Bryant about relationship.
Man slashed on Upper West Side
A 55-year-old man was slashed in the ear and cheek Wednesday morning on the Upper West Side, police said.
Polk County gang members busted in large-scale check fraud conspiracy: ‘We flushed the Trap Boys’
Three gang members are headed back to prison and 19 others are facing federal charges in a large-scale conspiracy that victimized 200 people and businesses in Polk County.