Mac King, Fox5NY

Mac King

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New York, NY, United States

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Past articles by Mac:

What does Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan mean for you?

The Biden administration plans to wipe out up to $20,000 in outstanding student loans for every American who received a Pell Grant (given to those with substantial financial need) likely at any point during their college years if the borrower now earns less than $125,000. → Read More

Fight to save Little Italy's Alleva Dairy, U.S.'s oldest cheese shop

Alleva Dairy, which opened in 1892, is considered to be the oldest cheese shop in the United States. → Read More

What is Web 3.0?

In the Web 3.0 future, millions (perhaps billions) of personal computers around the world combine to create blockchain networks that allow us to move information — pictures, videos, stocks, bonds, titles, songs, etc. — free from the control of any central authority. → Read More

How a TikTok-famous motel in New Jersey helps people in their time of need

Brian Arya never wanted to manage a motel, let alone work 12-hour overnight shifts. So he made the best of it by sharing entertaining videos of his experiences on TikTok, which garnered him an audience. Then the pandemic happened — and Brian used his platform to help people in their time of need. → Read More

Teenager creates family-friendly alternative to SantaCon

Move over SantaCon. Elf Con swaps beer for hot chocolate. → Read More

Opera singer Jakub Jozef Orlinski has many talents

Jakub Jozef Orlinski doesn't mind being called the "Justin Timberlake of opera." → Read More

Cuomo gave 2 weeks' notice; Hochul says she is ready now

Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he will step aside in about two weeks. But why can't Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul take over sooner? → Read More

How secure are New York's vaccine passport apps?

The NYC COVID Safe app allows users to upload a photo of their vaccine card and then flash the image in the app to enter a vaccine-requiring establishment. → Read More

Olympian Simone Biles joins pivotal conversation on athletes and mental health

Simone Biles withdrew from the team final at the Olympics saying that she needed to take a step back. And as the stigma surrounding mental health fades, we see more athletes — like Biles, Naomi Osaka and Michael Phelps — speaking openly about their struggles. → Read More

Bear sightings in Connecticut on the rise

Connecticut officials have fielded more than 5,000 reports of black bear sightings in the state this year. → Read More

Flying metal debris nearly strikes FOX 5 News crew in Manhattan

A piece of metal flew off a flatbed truck and almost struck a FOX 5 News crew in Manhattan on Thursday morning. → Read More

Trojan Shield: FBI created message service for criminals to ensnare them

Operation Trojan Shield recruited a former distributor of a recently shut-down criminal communication network who'd developed a new encrypted messaging app called ANOM. With ANOM under FBI control, the FBI sent its new informant to sell ANOM phones to distributors all around the world. → Read More

NY pools and beaches set to open

"We want our beaches opened up as much as possible as soon as possible." → Read More

Getting the New York pizza taste outside of the city

Before Riccio opened the pizzeria on weekends only at the end of April, he knew to create pies and slices with the crunchy, thin crust the rest of the pizza-eating planet associates with New York City, he needed first to duplicate the natural properties of New York City water that when mixed with flour creates dough with the ideal gluten structure. → Read More

Apple's new app privacy requirement draws Facebook's ire

Apple's latest iOS update won't allow apps in its App Store to track users without first asking for permission. → Read More

EU outlines ambitious AI regulations focused on risky uses

Lawmakers in the European Union are looking to regular the quickly evolving technology of artificial intelligence. → Read More

Fidget toys explode in popularity

Toy shops around the country are struggling to keep fidgeting toys in stock. → Read More

Banks turning to cryptocurrency to lure investors

Big banks are beginning to make cryptocurrencies a big part of their pitch to deep-pocketed investors. → Read More

Viral TikTok video recipe prompts feta cheese shortage

A recipe video that exploded on social media platforms has triggered a run on feta cheese. → Read More

NY eviction moratorium ends but cases could drag on for months

Tenant advocates are scrambling to convince any tenant facing eviction to fill out a hardship declaration form. → Read More