Weekend Update – Mom, kids killed by car in Brooklyn; NJ gas pumping debate
A mother and her two children were struck and killed by a driver in Brooklyn. Plus, we explore the age-old debate: Should New Jersey get rid of its signature gas-pumping rule? FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers has this weekend's FOX 5 News Update.
Man Arrested After Robbery and Struggle at Garden City Nordstrom Rack
The Third Precinct reports the arrest of a Mount Vernon man for a robbery that occurred on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM in Garden City. According to Police, officers responded to Nordstrom Rack located at 1040 Old Country Road for a robbery in progress. Upon arrival, officers were...
Shocking subway encounter: Man exposes himself at Brooklyn train station, flees on foot
BROOKLYN, NY — A man is being sought by police after allegedly exposing himself and performing a lewd act on a subway…
Bedford Park: NYPD Bomb Squad Called to Residential Home to Remove Weapons
Police said the NYPD Bomb Squad were called to a Bedford Park residential building on Saturday, March 29, to remove some weapons reportedly discovered inside an apartment. Around four to five different NYPD vehicles were seen on Saturday at around 6.30 p.m. including a bomb squad van and an emergency services...
Miriam Yarimi Arrested In Ocean Parkway Crash
Miriam Yarimi, 32, was arrested Saturday, March 29, after police say she blew through a red light at Quentin Road and Ocean Parkway and slammed into a Toyota Camry before plowing into a family in a marked crosswalk just after 1 p.m. The victims — Natasha Saada, 34, and her...
New York Woman Calls for Investigation Into Con Edison’s Billing Practices Amid Rising Costs
A New York woman is demanding an investigation into Con Edison’s billing system, alleging that her electricity costs have surged despite using minimal power. In a video shared on Instagram, she detailed her latest bill, which totaled nearly $115—even though she consumed only $21 worth of electricity. The...
Virus That “Doesn’t Belong In 21st Century” Spreading In New York
Health officials are warning New Yorkers about an old virus that's spreading again across the Empire State. Governor Hochul is urging residents to get their measles-mumps-rubella vaccines following the news of new measles cases in the Empire State. Measles Spreading Again In New York State. This week, Gov. Hochul...
Essential Grocery Item Expected To Skyrocket In Price In New York
An ongoing outbreak is causing prices of this popular item to soar. Officials warn, this likely won't stop. Thanks to inflation dropping, prices for many items are lowering. However, the price of eggs continues to soar. Egg Prices Skyrocket in New York. ABC reports some shoppers in New York are...
Judge rejects liberal legal group’s demand NYPD turns over photos, tax ID numbers for...
A Manhattan judge rejected a liberal legal group’s demand that the NYPD turn over photographs and tax identification numbers for “all active members” — for fear the information would turn officers into targets. The Legal Aid Society had asked the court to force the department to turn over the information to make it...
New Yorkers Can Now Claim Pet Tax: What You Need To Know
Owning a pet can feel like a full-time job. Between vet visits, grooming appointments, and food costs, your furry friend might rival a human dependent. Although pets still don’t qualify as dependents on your taxes, you can come surprisingly close. The IRS is rolling out new opportunities in 2025 to help pet owners...
