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Gen Z's newest slang? Calling low-quality content 'polyester'
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- Gen Z's newest slang? Calling low-quality content 'polyester'
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Gen Z is using "polyester" to call out low-effort videos and overly polished online trends. Originating in video-editing circles, the new slang is quickly becoming TikTok's favorite way to champion real authenticity over cheap content.
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- LIVE: Patrick McEnroe’s US Open Predictions | Talking with Natasha
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- 32:25
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- The US Open is back — so who should you be watching in Flushing Meadows?
Tennis legend and longtime broadcaster Patrick McEnroe joins Natasha Verma to break down the biggest storylines heading into the 2026 US Open: the favorites to win it all, the players poised for a breakout run, the Americans who could make some noise — and the matchups he can’t wait to see.
Patrick also takes us behind the scenes of calling the US Open alongside his brother, John McEnroe, and shares what it’s really like having two McEnroes in the booth.
Plus, we get a first look at Patrick’s next chapter: The Mac Daddy Show, his new show with Rich “Big Daddy” Salgado launching August 26, featuring candid conversations with some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment — including Michael Strahan, Bryan Cranston, Alan Alda and Brandi Chastain.
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- Pennsylvania authorities charge 14 in alleged fraternity drug trafficking ring
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- 14:21
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Pennsylvania authorities have charged 14 individuals—including current and former Penn State students as well as an attorney—in connection with an alleged two-year drug trafficking scheme dubbed "Operation Drugs Unlimited." Prosecutors allege that two fraternity members sourced cocaine from New York and Philadelphia, using pledges at the Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi houses to process and package the substances for campus distribution.
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- Gen Z adopts 'polyester' as new slang term to call out fake and low-quality content
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Gen Z has turned "polyester"—traditionally a fast-fashion synthetic fabric—into their latest slang term to critique cheap, fake or low-effort content and inauthenticity online. Originating in video-editing communities to describe low-quality edits, the term has broadened on platforms like TikTok to push back against polished influencer culture in favor of genuine authenticity.
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- Kitten rescued on highway
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- A cat nap on the highway? Suffolk County police officers stopped traffic on Sunrise Highway to help save a kitten stuck on the middle barrier.
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- Did congestion pricing push pollution into the South Bronx?
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Congestion pricing was supposed to help improve New York's air quality, but a report says there's been little change so far. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt reports.
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- Penn State drug bust
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- 14 people—mostly Penn State students—are accused of helping run a massive cocaine ring out of two fraternity houses. A former NYPD sergeant called it a full criminal enterprise, far beyond "students making bad decisions".
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- Woman stabbed to death in Brooklyn park
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Police are looking for a suspect after a woman was fatally stabbed at park in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, early Tuesday morning.
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- 'Round House' hits the market
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Known as the 'Round House,' a one-of-a-kind home that has fascinated drivers along a highway in California is now on the market for the first time.
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- Trump labels Strait of Hormuz 'New U.S. Territory' as Iran threatens response
- Runtime
- 3:43
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- FOX 5 NY's Dan Bowens and Robert Moses have the latest details on Newsroom Live.
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- New police report reveals details in Hayden Panettiere death investigation
- Runtime
- 3:54
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Hayden Panettiere’s preliminary autopsy results were released on Monday and found no signs of trauma contributed to her death. FOX 5 NY's Dan Bowens has the latest details on Newsroom Live.
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- NYPD veteran breaks down Penn State cocaine trafficking case
- Runtime
- 11:06
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Former NYPD Sgt. Greg Sanfillipo discusses the investigation in Pennsylvania and how organized drug enterprises could be targeting other college campuses.
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- FULL: Authorities update on Penn State drug trafficking investigation
- Runtime
- 9:54
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Authorities in Pennsylvania provide an update on the Penn State drug trafficking investigation.
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- Megalodon tooth found on Jersey Shore
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- A father and son searching for seashells in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, stumbled upon something extraordinary: a fossilized Megalodon tooth!
These massive prehistoric sharks grew up to 60 feet long and roamed the ocean millions of years ago.
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- NYC Council expected to grill officials over pied-à-terre rollout
- Runtime
- 2:56
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- The City Council will hold an oversight hearing on the pied-à-terre tax rollout, but no one from the mayor's administration will be there. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso reports.
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- Rare 1920s plane returns to Long Island
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Over 100 years ago, the 1920 Curtiss Oriole was handcrafted on Long Island. After traveling thousands of miles and making history in South America, she’s finally back home.
A team of volunteers will now spend the next four years meticulously restoring this piece of history.
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- Rare 1920s plane returns to Long Island for historic restoration
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- The 1920 Curtiss Oriole, originally built on Long Island, is back where it belongs as a team tries to rebuild the rare aircraft. It's one of only four known to exist. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg reports.
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- Vintage furniture stores are booming while traditional retailers suffer
- Runtime
- 4:01
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- As high mortgage rates and a stagnant housing market slow down traditional furniture retail sales across the country, vintage and resale shops are experiencing a boom.
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- Proposed 15.5% property tax hike in Jersey City sparks community backlash
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Jersey City residents gathered outside City Hall to protest a newly approved 15.5% property tax increase, arguing the massive spike will price the working class out of their own neighborhoods.
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- NYC Weather Forecast: August 18, 2026
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the latest forecast.
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- Clouds give way to sun with mid-to-upper 80s warmth through Wednesday
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Tuesday brings morning cloud cover that clears for afternoon sunshine and temperatures in the mid-to-upper 80s. Warm and pleasant conditions peak on Wednesday as drier air moves into the region.
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- Luigi Mangione’s murder trial is paused; leaders decry graffiti at NY mosque
- Runtime
- 11:21
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- The FOX 5 N.Y. news team has your latest top headlines from the 6 p.m. Monday show.
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- First responders suspect overdose in death of Hayden Panettiere
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- First responders suspect actress Hayden Panettiere may have suffered an overdose at her South Carolina apartment, where Narcan was reportedly found. Authorities found no signs of trauma or foul play during the initial autopsy and are awaiting official toxicology results.
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- First responders suspect overdose in death of Hayden Panettiere
- Runtime
- 3:53
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- First responders suspect actress Hayden Panettiere may have suffered an overdose after arriving at her South Carolina apartment, where Narcan was reportedly located. An initial autopsy revealed no signs of trauma or foul play, and authorities are awaiting official toxicology results to determine her cause of death.
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- Luigi Mangione’s state murder case put on hold as defense seeks full dismissal
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- According to court documents, a defense motion to dismiss state charges has delayed local proceedings against murder suspect Luigi Mangione.
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- Luigi Mangione state murder trial pushed back following federal guilty plea
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- State murder proceedings for Luigi Mangione have been pushed back past the original Sept. 8 trial date after Manhattan prosecutors received an extension until Oct. 9. The delay follows his guilty plea in federal court late last week.
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- Massive fire in Oklahoma
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Black smoke and thick flames rose high into the air Monday morning after a lightning strike set two oil tankers on fire in Glenpool, Oklahoma.
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- Amtrak completes East River Tunnel Project: What it means
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- More than a year after it closed for major repairs, Amtrak is celebrating the reopening of a century-old tunnel that was badly damaged during Hurricane Sandy. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en has the story.
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- Islamic Center under construction vandalized on Long Island
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Suffolk County officials and community leaders are speaking out against hate after an Islamic center under construction in Shirley was vandalized. FOX 5 NY's Kelly Kennedy has the latest details.
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- Luigi Mangione state murder trial pushed back following federal guilty plea
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Proceedings in the state murder prosecution of Luigi Mangione have been pushed back after defense attorneys made a move to toss the local charges against him, according to court documents.
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- LIVE: President Trump Remarks
- Runtime
- 54:21
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Watch President Donald Trump give remarks at the White House.
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- Anti-Islamic graffiti at mosque construction site
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Suffolk County leaders are speaking out against hate after anti-Islamic graffiti was discovered at a mosque construction site in Shirley. Police are investigating it as a hate crime.
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- Suffolk leaders condemn anti-Islamic graffiti at Shirley construction site
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Suffolk County police are investigating a hate crime after anti-Islamic graffiti was discovered at the future Islamic Center of Mastic-Shirley. FOX 5 NY's Kelly Kennedy reports.
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- Health perks for coffee lovers
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- A new study out of Finland published in the "European Journal of Nutrition" reveals some major health perks for coffee lovers.
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- Bed bug cases could spike soon
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Bed bug cases could ramp up soon as peak summer travel hits! With everyone hopping between hotels and guest rooms, these pesky hitchhikers are eager to catch a ride on luggage, clothes, shoes, and more.
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- Tupac murder trial: Documentary director who could be called as witness breaks down case
- Runtime
- 8:37
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Richard "RJ" Bond - filmmaker, author and investigative researcher - has spent almost two decades examining the life and death of Tupac Shakur. He joined FOX 5 NY's Dan Bowens on Newsroom Live.
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- Hayden Panettiere Death: What we know
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- An autopsy is underway to determine Hayden Panettiere's cause of death, but 911 dispatch audio mentions "cardiac arrest" and "overdose as first responders were on the scene.
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- Hayden Panettiere death: Where does the investigation stand?
- Runtime
- 7:55
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- An autopsy is underway to determine how actress Hayden Panettiere died. FOX Carolina News' Myra Ruiz has everything we know so far after the 36-year-old actress died at a home in Greenville, South Carolina.
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- Police chase ends in wild crash
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Police posted video of a brief vehicle pursuit that ended in a dramatic crash.
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- Dramatic footage captures moment 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesian port
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- Eyewitness video filmed from a ship just offshore captures the moment a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck L Say Maumere port in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara early Saturday.
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- 'World's Ugliest Dog' contest
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- A rescue pug named Jinny Lu has claimed the top title at the 50th annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest in Santa Rosa.
Her owner, Michelle Grady, took home a $5,000 prize following the victory. Jinny Lu was originally rescued from the mountains of South Korea before being adopted and relocated to California.
The international competition drew entrants from around the globe, with participants traveling from as far away as Poland.
Organizers say the yearly event serves a broader purpose: raising awareness about the benefits of adopting rescue animals.
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- NYPD helicopter tracks Queens burglary suspect
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- You can run, but you can't hide! An eagle-eyed NYPD helicopter team spotted the suspect after a burglary in Queens and helped officers on the ground make an arrest.
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- Madison Avenue came alive with vibrant colors and cultural pride for NYC's annual India Day Parade
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Subscribe to FOX 5 NY: https://www.youtube.com/fox5ny?sub_confirmation=1
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- High prices for back-to-school shoppers
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Back-to-school shoppers are spending a lot more on supplies this year, and it is not because they are buying new things or more things, this expert explains. She says it comes down to one unavoidable fact.
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- Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Actress Hayden Panettiere, the New York-native known for roles in "Heroes" and Nashville" has died at 36. This circumstances around her death are under investigation.
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- Actress Hayden Panettiere's death at 36 under investigation
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- The Rockland County, New York, native was best known for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville."
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- Brooklyn mother of 5 killed in stray-bullet shooting: NYPD
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Safronie Hartzog was fatally shot outside the Ooh La La Lounge and Bar in Crown Heights, the NYPD said. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso reports.
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- NYC Weather Forecast: August 17, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the latest forecast.
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- NYC weather forecast: Overnight thunderstorms clear before Monday morning commute
- Runtime
- 2:47
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Heavy overnight rain and thunderstorms will move across the tri-state area before clearing out in time for the Monday morning commute.
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- NYPD officers shoot, kill man on LES; Indiana flooding leaves 5 dead | TOP STORIES
- Runtime
- 7:35
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- NYPD officers shot and killed 54-year-old Wei Chan on the Lower East Side after he allegedly assaulted his 75-year-old father with a butcher knife and lunged at responding officers. Meanwhile, devastating floods in Indiana have left at least five people dead.
