Study finds texting shortcuts save time—but annoy almost everyone
FOX 5 NY's Jennifer Williams has more on what the study found.
Black Friday shopping, holiday travel, Trump latest: News block
Live news and weather from the FOX 5 team
FDA rule change brings LGBTQ blood donations to Long Island
LGBTQ individuals on Long Island can now donate blood without restrictions, following the FDA’s removal of bans based on sexual orientation. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has the latest.
Chicago Bears fire Matt Eberflus midseason
This marks a sharp turn in Chicago Bears franchise history. The Bears have never fired a coach mid-season before.
Black Friday shopping mayhem amid online deals
FOX 5's Hayley Fixler has the latest.
Kids say 88-year-old East Bay reading rock star has super powers
88-year-old Barbara Proctor, better known as G.G. (for Gorgeous Grandma) is a reading rock star to children throughout the East Bay.
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.
Arizona grandma and stranger she mistakenly texted in 2016 will celebrate 9th Thanksgiving together
In 2016, Wanda Dench meant to invite her grandson to her Thanksgiving and accidentally texted Jamal Hinton of Phoenix.
Arizona man accused of making death threats against President-elect Donald Trump
An Arizona man was arrested after authorities say he posted threats online to kill President-elect Donald Trump and members of his family.
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.
T.D. Jakes gives update on health, says he didn't suffer stroke
Bishop T.D. Jakes is heading home from the hospital and thanking everyone who prayed for his recovery.
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.