NYC MTA worker slashed during subway attack in Queens
An MTA worker was slashed inside a NYC subway station in Jamaica, Queens, the NYPD said. The attack happened aboard a stationary F train that was stopped at the 179th Street station.
NYC adding lifeguards to beaches during heat waves after recent drownings
New York City is introducing a new emergency response that will add dozens of lifeguards to the city's beaches during a heat wave in order to prevent more drownings.
Second Avenue subway gets $54M infusion from Gov. Hochul, critics call it 'drop in the ocean'
The Second Avenue Subway expansion received $54M in funding from Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday, but critics say that the money is 'a drop in the ocean' compared to the project's projected $7.7B cost.
3-year-old boy hospitalized after fall from window in Brooklyn
A 3-year-old boy has been hospitalized after falling out of a fifth-floor window in Brooklyn on Tuesday evening.
Firearm, propane tank found in vehicle near White House; suspect arrested
Several streets in front of the White House were temporarily closed Tuesday due to police activity involving a reported firearm and propane tank in a vehicle.
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander announces bid for mayor, says he will remain Cardinals fan, pay speeding tickets
Over the years, Lander has been critical of Adams' administration especially amid the ongoing migrant crisis. He tells FOX 5 NY that "money is being wasted," and that "it's time."
Tick bite blamed for Kansas man's near-fatal allergic reaction eating BBQ sandwich
"I knew something was wrong when I was in the ER in September of this last year," Brian McCornack told FOX Weather.
Gilgo Beach murders: Rex Heuermann returns to court
Alleged serial killer Rex Heuermann was back in court on Tuesday in his first appearance since being charged with two more murders.
Man sentenced for brutal Chinatown murder of Christina Yuna Lee
Assamad Nash, the man who pleaded guilty to murder and burglary charges in the 2022 NYC fatal stabbing of Christina Yuna Lee inside her Chinatown apartment, was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison.
NYC's latest crackdown on illegal weed shops is finally shutting them down
Thousands of illegal marijuana shops have flourished in New York under lax enforcement, but new rules are allowing officials to quickly padlock doors.
Titanic submersible implosion: Coast Guard holding September hearing
The Coast Guard will hold a long-awaited public hearing about the deadly Titanic submersible disaster as it continues its investigation into the vessel's implosion.
Northern Lights forecast: Will the aurora borealis be visible Tuesday night over NY?
An ongoing geomagnetic storm will continue to bring displays of Northern Lights to northern parts of the US, including New York, through the rest of the week as the sun releases rounds of energy with a trajectory toward Earth.
Miss Kansas publicly calls out her domestic violence abuser after winning title
Miss Kansas, Alexis Smith, is leveraging her title to raise awareness about domestic violence, having bravely called out her abuser on stage the night she won the crown on June 8.
Fisherman arrested after catching 14 oversized fish: 'Caught red-handed'
Authorities had received tips about the angler not releasing catches from his boat while he fished off of the coast.
Thousands of dead fish cause rotten smell, seagull infestation in NJ town
A rotten smell is filling the air in Little Egg Harbor, NJ and some people say the cause has been popping up in the water. Dead fish are filling one lagoon and attracting tons of seagulls near Osborn Island.
Nassau County, LI reports first case of rabies since 2016 | What pet owners should know
Officials in the Town of Hempstead on LI are warning residents after a cat picked up last week in Cedarhurst tested positive for rabies.
Westfield, NJ house fire rocks neighborhood: 'Sounded like a car exploded'
A home in Westfield, NJ reportedly exploded and caught fire on Monday night, causing the front of the house to partially collapse.
NYC shootings: 4 injured in separate incidents across Brooklyn
Four people were injured overnight in Brooklyn after a string of NYC unrelated shootings broke out in Crown Heights, Brownsville and Prospect Park, the NYPD said.
'In God We Trust': A history of our national motto
The phrase “In God We Trust" was officially (and legally) dubbed the national motto of the United States in 1956.
Astor Place Starbucks closes after nearly 30 years in business
After nearly three decades in business, the beloved Astor Place Starbucks in Greenwich Village has closed its doors for good.