Meredith Gorman

1 week ago | fox5ny.com | Meredith Gorman

"In a city of 8.5 million people, I couldn’t help but wonder: was New York big enough for one more single girl... even if she had feathers?" That’s right—Rosie the Roosevelt Island turkey is on the move, and she’s turning heads in Manhattan. The feathered local celebrity, affectionately nicknamed "Astoria" by some fans, strutted her stuff right across the East River this week, leaving her quiet island life behind for a taste of the big city.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Meredith Gorman

"In a city of 8.5 million people, I couldn’t help but wonder: was New York big enough for one more single girl... even if she had feathers?"NEW YORK - That’s right—Rosie the Roosevelt Island turkey is on the move, and she’s turning heads in Manhattan. The feathered local celebrity, affectionately nicknamed "Astoria" by some fans, strutted her stuff right across the East River this week, leaving her quiet island life behind for a taste of the big city.

1 month ago | fox5ny.com | Meredith Gorman

LGBTQ+ groups marched in Staten Island's St. Patrick's Day parade for the first time in its 60-year history. The Staten Island St. Patrick's Day parade this year was a little different from years past. This year, the Pride Center of Staten Island was invited to march under their own banner. It had been a long time coming, and it finally came together.

1 month ago | fox5ny.com | Amanda Geffner |Meredith Gorman

A man was shot and killed inside a well-known Manhattan bar early Saturday morning, police said. What we know: Police identified the man who was shot and killed inside of Tom and Jerry's bar on Elizabeth Street in NoHo as 39-year-old Albert Anton. Tom and Jerry's Bar was once featured in the HBO series "Girls." Authorities told FOX 5 that police responded to a 911 call about a man shot at 288 Elizabeth Street at approximately 3:22 a.m. on Saturday.

1 month ago | fox5ny.com | Jacob Flanagan |Meredith Gorman

Buddies Coffee Shop in Williamsburg is fighting to stay in its current location as rent hikes threaten its lease. After co-owner Rachel Nieves posted an emotional video on social media about the situation, the shop has seen an outpouring of support from both customers and celebrities. What we know: Buddies Coffee Shop may be forced to relocate due to rising rent costs and the addition of another coffee shop next door.