Democrats urged to refocus after Trump makes major gains in NY
Donald Trump received the highest share of votes for a Republican in New York since 1988, prompting major soul-searching from state Democrats.
Brooklyn man charged with insurance fraud in staged car crash caught on dashcam
A Brooklyn man has been charged with staging a car accident for insurance fraud purposes last month in a case that received wide publicity after the victim shared dashboard camera footage of the crash on the Belt Parkway.
Upper West Side shooting suspect arrested, charged: police
A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with Thursday’s shooting on the Upper West Side, according to police.
NJ brush fire along Palisades Interstate Parkway sends smoke into NYC
A large brush fire near New Jersey’s Palisades Interstate Parkway sent thick smoke across the Hudson River into parts of New York City and Westchester.
Mahwah, NJ police save driver after fiery crash: VIDEO
A man who crashed into a tractor-trailer on the shoulder of I-287 in Mahwah, NJ, owes his life to two police officers who rushed to the scene and pulled him out of his SUV.
What's the future of NYC congestion pricing after Trump's win?
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who paused the program earlier this year – citing affordability concerns – has yet to indicate when or if she will resume the initiative.
NYC immigration advocates rally amid mass deportation fear: 'We will not be silenced'
Hundreds of immigrants and advocates gathered at Foley Square to voice concerns about President-elect Trump’s planned mass deportations Thursday evening.
NYC ending controversial migrant debit card program
New York City is ending a pilot program that provided migrant families with up to $350 a week on prepaid debit cards. Critics had argued that the program was vulnerable to misuse and prioritized migrants over New Yorkers in need.
Daniel Penny Trial Day 3: 911 call played in court as witnesses describe tense moments
In Day 3 of Daniel Penny’s manslaughter trial, jurors heard a 911 call from a subway passenger describing the tense moments before Penny allegedly put Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold on a crowded NYC subway train.
1-year-old struck, critically injured by truck in Brooklyn: NYPD
A 1-year-old is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in Brooklyn on Thursday afternoon.
Suffolk County overhauls Child Protective Services after death of 8 y/o Thomas Valva
The death of 8-year-old Thomas Valva revealed several failures within Suffolk County's Child Protective Services, which officials are looking to address with several changes and reforms.
Political comebacks and returns to private life: What happens to former presidential candidates?
As a country, we often hear less about the people who lost a presidential election. Here's a look at what happened to major political party candidates who didn't get voted into the White House.
Georgia residents reporting disturbing racist messages before, after election
Multiple Georgia residents contacted FOX 5 Atlanta after receiving an alarming text message about upcoming enslavement or being informed about a potential threat from white supremacists and KKK members.
Man shot on Upper West Side; suspect seen carrying gun, fleeing on subway
A man was shot in the shoulder and leg on Thursday morning on the Upper West Side, police said.
Gov. Newsom says he's going to 'Trump proof' California state laws
California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump, on Thursday called for lawmakers to convene a special session later this year to safeguard the state’s progressive policies on climate change, reproductive rights and immigration ahead of another Trump presidency.
Democrat Laura Gillen flips NY’s District 4 blue on Long Island
Democrat Laura Gillen wins New York’s battleground District 4 House seat on Long Island, flipping it blue and overcoming her previous defeat to Republican Rep. Anthony D’Esposito.
Rockefeller Christmas tree begins its journey to the Big Apple
Get ready, New York City, it's almost the most wonderful time of the year. The Rockefeller Christmas tree is on its way from Massachusetts. Here's when the tree is expected to arrive:
Is the Starbucks app down?
On the day Starbucks rolled out their holiday menu and cups, the company experienced an outage of the order ahead and pay feature on its app.
Detroit area women get 'plantation group' texts, among wave of racist messages nationwide
Racist messages telling people that they were selected to pick cotton for a plantation group have been received across the country -- including in the Detroit area.
How Trump won the Latino vote despite name calling, mass deportation threats
One of the big drivers in President-Elect Donald Trump's victory was the Latino vote. Experts weigh in on how he did it.