3-month-old baby fatally mauled by dogs in attic while parents smoked pot: NY police

Authorities say a man and woman were charged in Rochester, NY, after they left their 3-month-old baby alone in an attic with two dogs and the child was fatally mauled.

RFK Jr. reported to drop out of race Friday
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New reports suggest Robert Kennedy Jr. is set to end his campaign for president on Friday, and may endorse former President Trump at the same time. Kennedy was in court in New York today fighting to stay on the ballot.

George Santos expected to plead guilty to fraud in court, sources close to the case say

The plea, which is expected to happen in Federal District Court on Long Island, comes less than a week after a judge ruled that jurors would have their identities kept secret from the public.

Mets see pushback after 'Hawk Tuah Girl' throws 1st pitch; viral star responds

Hailey Welch, also known as the "Hawk Tuah Girl", threw out the first pitch ahead of the Mets' home contest. She has since defended her appearance.

George Santos fraud trial begins in September
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George Santos appeared before a judge on Tuesday morning, as his fraud trial seats its jury, which will remain anonymous and will not have to complete a questionnaire on their opinions of the former congressman.

What happened to Candice, Brandon Miller? The story of 'keeping up with appearances' gone wrong

According to multiple reports, including one from The New York Times, Brandon reportedly had many botched investments and business dealings that he had tanked the family's riches.

Northeast prepares for threat of heavy rain and flooding from Debby's remnants

Debby was downgraded to a post-tropical storm Friday, but flooding and severe storm threats are still possible for some regions of the Northeast this weekend.

What is 'tusi', 'pink cocaine'? The colorful new designer drug that's taking over

Officials say "tusi" or "pink cocaine" is low in price and even higher in risk. It's been linked to several drug busts in NYC and is one of Diddy's alleged drugs of choice.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he left a dead bear in Central Park as a prank

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. once retrieved a bear that was killed by a motorist and left it in New York’s Central Park with a bicycle on top, sparking a mystery that consumed the city a decade ago.

Watch: Waterspout comes ashore in downtown Buffalo, causing tornado damage

Video from the National Weather Service Buffalo office shows the vortex spinning in Lake Erie and then coming onshore in LaSalle Park. According to Erie County, the waterspout continued onto Niagara Street where it ripped off the roof of a building.

Justin Timberlake attends first court hearing
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Justin Timberlake was present for an NYC tele-court hearing on Friday for his alleged DWI charge back in June. The actor, singer, musician, comedian was arrested for driving while intoxicated in a neighborhood on Long Island just outside the Hamptons.

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized with COVID-19, pneumonia

Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and double pneumonia, according to multiple reports. 

US-Canada illegal border crossings surge – and those migrants are heading to NYC

Illegal crossings at the U.S.-Canada border are surging, and many migrants enter undetected through Upstate New York before reaching their final destination: New York City. Here's what FOX 5 NY found in Clinton County, N.Y.:

'Potty-mouthed' parrot finds home in New York after hundreds apply to adopt him

A foul-mouthed parrot named Pepper has found a forever home after grabbing attention on Facebook and attracting would-be adopters from across the country.

Lou Dobbs passes away at 78
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Former President Trump announced on social media today that long-time media personality Lou Dobbs passed away at the age of 78 this week.

Stop & Shop to close 32 underperforming grocery stores; see the list

Regional grocery chain Stop & Shop has announced which "underperforming" store locations will be closing before the end of the year.

New York to roll out small shampoo bottle ban at hotels

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2025, hotels with more than 50 rooms will not be able to provide toiletry bottles under 12 ounces.