Oakland federal judge helps former FCI Dublin prisoners gain early freedom

Laura Denisse Russell is home with her family for Thanksgiving after a federal judge in Oakland helped secure her early freedom through a series of extraordinary letters she's been sending to judges across the country about the sexual abuse and medical neglect at the now-shuttered Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin. 

Shoppers start Black Friday shopping early

This holiday season, shoppers are starting earlier than ever, with 45% beginning their holiday shopping before Thanksgiving. FOX 5’s Teresa Priolo reports from Jersey City with the latest trends and advice to maximize your savings.

Teen shot in Harlem

The NYPD is investigating after a 15-year-old girl was shot in Harlem.

Upper West Side water main breaks

A 73-year-old water main burst on Central Park West and 102nd Street, leaving hundreds of Upper West Side residents without water the night before Thanksgiving.

New balloons, tight security for Thanksgiving Parade

The iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is back, and excitement is in the air! FOX 5's Michelle Ross has all the details on the new character balloons, time-honored traditions, and the NYPD's security measures to keep the 3 million spectators safe.

Giving 'The Gift of Life' by donating blood

The critical need for more blood donations is the focus of our special series, 'The Gift of Life.' The New York Blood Center recently declared a blood emergency because the supply is so low.

Hoboken rolls out pedestrian safety program

Hoboken is rolling out a brand new program aimed at keeping residents safe from the growing number of e-bikes and scooters many say are taking over the streets.FOX 5 NY’s Teresa Priolo has more on the steps being taken to address the problem.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has bail request denied

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been denied bail as he awaits a May sex trafficking trial. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian made the decision in a written ruling Wednesday.

How to spot AI-Generated weather videos

AI-generated weather videos are spreading across social media, causing confusion and eroding trust in meteorologists and disaster response. FOX 5's Liv Johnson explores how to spot these fakes, why they go viral, and their potential real-life impacts.

AI-generated weather videos flood the internet

The internet is seeing a rise in fake weather videos generated by AI. Users are posting clips claiming they show something that is not. These videos are made in the hopes of going viral, but they have real life impacts. FOX 5 NY's Liv Johnson shows us how to spot the fake footage.

Hospital ditches single use plastic water bottles

Northwell Valley Stream on Long Island is swapping out single use plastic water bottles in exchange for reusable ones. FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg shows us how the change will help the hospital as well as the patients and community they serve.