FOX 5 Flashback: 1999, 25 Years Ago
We open the FOX 5 archives to look back on some coverage of the past.
FOX 5 NY Flashback: Holiday edition
FOX 5 NY's Steve Lacy and Rosanna Scotto have the special.
Mariah Carey talks 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' in 1994 interview: WATCH
In a 1994 interview, superstar Mariah Carey told FOX 5 NY why she released "Merry Christmas," the album featuring holiday sensation "All I Want For Christmas Is You."
Mariah Carey on 'All I Want For Christmas' in '94
In a 1994 interview, superstar Mariah Carey told FOX 5 NY why she released "Merry Christmas," the album featuring holiday sensation "All I Want For Christmas Is You."
Crime in the City full episode: The 70’s
In this special edition of Crime in the City, we look at the more notable crimes in New York City in the 1970s, including the saga of the Son of Sam serial killer, the disappearance of Etan Patz and the rise and fall of gangland empires.
Full show: Mia & Woody, subway funds, rent control
We open the FOX 5 archives to look back on some coverage of the past, including the first word of Woody Allen's sex abuse accusations and an exclusive interview with Mia Farrow about the case. We also look at the MTA's handling of taxpayer money, and rent control in 1980.
The blackout of 2003
On August 14, 2003, the lights went out in the northeast. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt is taking a look back at how the city that never sleeps was forced to a stop.
From 1986: More discussion of fare hikes
In 1986, the MTA continued threatening a fare increase to "rebuild subway, bus and commuter lines," They eventually did raise the fare to $1.00.
From 1985: Cuomo, Koch butt heads over the "90-cent fare"
In 1985, Gov. Mario Cuomo and Mayor Koch traded barbs over what was, at the time, the "90-cent fare" amid plans to increase it to $1.00. These three clips aired in October and December of that year.
From 1980: Grateful Dead at Radio City Music Hall
Take a trip back to 1980 with Aida Álvarez, when "Deadheads" ringed Radio City Music Hall to get a chance to see The Grateful Dead.
1986 NYC gay rights bill
It was a landmark moment for gay rights in 1986. That’s when it officially became illegal to discriminate against gays in New York City. Rosanna Scotto has more on the special FOX 5 Flashback.
The first Gay Pride Parade in New York City
Two activists who were there look back on the anniversary of the first Gay Liberation March in New York City on June 28, 1970. Those first demonstrators left Greenwich Village, the crowd growing larger block by block until finally making it to Central Park. This Sharon Crowley report originally aired in June of 2020.
From 1983: The Brooklyn Bridge turns 100
Bob O'Brien's full story that aired back on May 24, 1983 -- the 100-year-anniversary of the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge.
John Roland reflects on surviving armed robbery
FOX 5 looks back at one of John Roland's most harrowing tales. 40 years ago John survived an armed robbery and gun attack.
Studio 54
Fox Flashback is a series that has a first-hand look at how Channel 5 covered some of the biggest stories throughout the years. In this first edition of Fox Flashback, we dig into the archives to relive the glory days of Studio 54.
The Preppy Killer
August 26 will mark the anniversary of the murder of Jennifer Levin, an 18-year-old woman killed in Central Park by Robert Chambers, the man who would become known as the “Preppie Killer.” FOX 5 NY takes a look back at the coverage of the incident and the trial.
Fox 5 Flashback Special
We open the FOX 5 archives to look back on some coverage of the past, including Princess Di's visit to NYC, the murder of John Lennon, and the rise and fall of Studio 54.
The history of "It's 10 p.m. Do you know where your children are?"
This FOX 5 flashback looks back at the history of the phrase on Channel 5 and talks to the man who came up with it.
2 Live Crew album censored
An archive report from FOX 5 News looks at the 1990 ruling that a 2 Live Crew album could be banned from play on the radio in parts of the U.S.
50 Years of Hip Hop: Word Up! magazine
This 1989 flashback report features a look at the influential Word Up! magazine.