FOX 5 Flashback: 1999, 25 Years Ago
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We open the FOX 5 archives to look back on some coverage of the past.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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"
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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
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Take a trip back to 1980 with Aida ?lvarez, when "Deadheads" ringed Radio City Music Hall to get a chance to see The Grateful Dead.

1986 NYC gay rights bill
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

2 Live Crew album censored
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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
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This 1989 flashback report features a look at the influential Word Up! magazine.