NYC's first baby of 2022 born at stroke of midnight in Brooklyn
Leyla Gessel Tzunun Garcia arrived right at the stroke of midnight, weighing 7 pounds 6.3 ounces and measuring 19.5 inches long.
Suspect arrested in brutal metal bar attack on Coney Island
Jawhar Edwards says he believes the suspect attacked him just because he is gay. He and community activists held a rally in Coney Island Friday to draw attention to the recent rise in hate crimes against members of the LGBTQ community.
Assault victim speaks out
On Nov. 4, Jawhar Edwards was walking along the Coney Island boardwalk, on his way to feed the homeless, when a man and a woman beat him with a metal pole. He believes the two beat him up just because he is gay. He and community activists held a rally in Coney Island to draw attention to the recent rise in hate crimes against members of the LGBTQ community. Edwards says he still needs more surgeries and he has not returned to feeding the homeless as he is too scared to go out alone at night.
Bound and gagged body found under Coney Island boardwalk
The dead body was found under the Riegelmann Boardwalk near Surf Avenue and West 5th Street. The body's mouth was duct-taped.
Man brutally attacked in Brooklyn deli
The NYPD released a security video in hopes that someone could identify two men wanted for a brutal attack inside a Coney Island deli.
FOX 5 NY welcomes back New York with giveaways at Coney Island
FOX 5 NY held a special event at the beach to welcome back New York after a very long and hard year.
Bethpage Air Show to fly Memorial Day as rain dampens holiday weekend
Due to poor weather, the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park will be held for the first time on Memorial Day since being launched in 2004.
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest to return July 4 with live audience
The event will be held in a new location, at Maimonides Park, home of the Brooklyn Cyclones, down the street from its traditional location in front of Nathan's Famous at the corner of Surf and Stillwell avenues.
New York City public beaches open for swimming on Saturday
New York City's eight public beaches will be open for swimming from Saturday, May 29, through Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. Lifeguards will be on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day.
Nathan's Famous offering five-cent hot dogs
To celebrate Coney Island's reopening, you can grab a Nathan's Famous hot dog at its flagship location for only five cents every Thursday.
Coney Island's amusement parks reopen after a year
The fun is back on the boardwalk on Coney Island after more than a year.
Rescued harbor seal now lives at New York Aquarium
The seal, named Sidney, was likely born premature and left on the sand in Laguna Beach by her mother. She now lives at the New York Aquarium.
Death of baby found in Brooklyn dumpster ruled a homicide
The death of a baby found in a dumpster in Brooklyn last week has been ruled a homicide, police said Tuesday.
First NYC baby of 2021 born at Coney Island Hospital
The first baby born in New York City in 2021 was welcomed into the world at Coney Island Hospital, announced NYC Health + Hospitals.
Taylor Swift to release 9th album 'Evermore' at midnight
Taylor Swift surprised fans when she announced Thursday she would be releasing her ninth studio album, "Evermore" at midnight.
NYC's beaches and pools close for the season
Beginning September 8, if you want to enjoy the beach, you’re going to have to leave New York City.
Coney Island businesses making last-ditch effort to reopen before season ends
It’s still unclear when New York City’s amusement parks will reopen, and now, business owners on Coney Island are making a last-ditch effort to save what remains of their season.
Coney Island businesses struggling to stay alive
It’s still unclear when New York City’s amusement parks will reopen, and now, business owners on Coney Island are making a last-ditch effort to save what remains of their season.
Coney Island struggles as summer comes to a close
It’s still unclear when New York City’s amusement parks will reopen, and now, business owners on Coney Island are making a last-ditch effort to save what remains of their season.
Gun violence kills at least seven; NYPD to bolster weekend shifts
More than 30 people were shot in New York City over the weekend and at least seven people were killed