linda schmidt showed what she did to earn the unexpected spotlight. >> reporter: they built the suspense in the gym at glen cove high school. school officials were there as well as a thousand students as they slowly learned that someone in the room was going to win >> and the winner is warren janzen. [cheers and applause] >> english teacher loren jensen is this year's recipient of the national milliken educator award which is presented every year by the milliken family foundation. >> we search the entire country looking for teachers that would be the best representatives of what our country stands for. commitment to the future, going above and beyond with the students. >> there isn't anything i could imagine myself doing other isn't teaching. i live and breathe it. >> reporter: the goal of the award is to attack -- attract and retain outstanding teachers. in the last 28 years there foundation has debt of more than $137 million towards the award. >> hi want to thank you for your dedication to our students, to our community. >> i put my heart and soul into the job and i appreciate going to

linda schmidt explains. >> reporter: apparently the act of signing your name to a document related to taxes or banking keeps you more honest than using certain types of e-signatures. an assistant professor at the university of virginia conducted a study. she found when people used e-signatures like pin numbers or checked boxes, they were more likely to be dishonest. >> people are treating it as a stamp, something that's artificial. and that's why people are more likely to cheat. >> reporter: this professor says psychologically people are not taking their pin number signature as seriously as they do actually writing out their name. >> we're actually signing our name, we're putting a piece of ourself on that piece of paper. when we're using other sorts of e-signatures, we feel disconnected. we don't feel that is part of i'm commit is to that document. >> reporter: we caught up with folks to get their take. >> i think we're going in the wrong direction. >> i can see that. it feels less personal. >> the act of it becoming quicker and the way technology has become to make everything so muc

linda schmidt, fox 5 news. >> i you upset with folks who are suing? >> the anti vaccine people, i don't know. is my opinion, i don't get the anti vaccine. they are trying to make this stretch of a link that has not been proven by any stretch of the imagination and generally i would say vaccines make kids safer and healthier. juliet: ben simmoneau. ben: let me know what you think. i have a 3-year-old, we took her to get a flu shot, rather get the shot and get a flu. juliet: you are not have a zero-year-old list 11 the day umbrellas, they are being held all over the city. liz: his bill held hostage in new jersey. juliet: name your child after me. ben: and more rights activists end the catch holiday-cookie cheer on the tip of your tongue with dunkin' donuts' holiday- cookie-flavored coffees. from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., enjoy any medium latte >> meteorologist: let's look at rainy rnc what is happening live at this very moment, show you what is going on with rainy it is out there but not in central and southern sections of new jersey endeavour the atlantic wat

linda schmidt, thank you for that. this affects a lot of people obviously. that's why we have our next guest, the tech editor international business times. thanks for being here, michael. as we can see, this is in full swing, the ratings system. it's got a lot of clout. >> we become accustomed to being able to rate everything. it has an impact on businesses and real people. we're now able to -- people are accustomed to rating businesses on yelp or ray's pizza or olive garden. now we can rate the server that served us, brought us food, that drove us somewhere. it can have a real impact. ernie: a lot of people question is it a true read? some say it's a flawed system. you know, that a company can actually ask somebody to say something nice about them, get a good rating, and against their competitor. what do you think about that? >> i think we're in danger of making ourselves a nation of terrible bosses. we need to think about the fact that that person who gets under a five-star rating, this could get them removed as an uber driver or a post mate's delivery per

on the upper west side, linda schmidt, fox 5 news. dari: oh, red hot about this. the fda approved genetically engineered salmon. they say it is safe to eat and safe for the environment. critics are fiercely opposed to the idea. dr. manny is in the house. steve: what's the deal? >> what do you think? five years, the fda has been toying with the approval process. five years later, your government has told you you can eat genetically modified salmon. steve: what does that mean? >> basically this is a salmon from -- that has been genetically modified with a type of eel-like fish from the ocean. it's being grown in panama. you have a salmon that all of a sudden where it would take four months for it to grow full term, now it does it in 1-1/2 months. it has a lot of meat. it's huge. and, therefore, it's good for the industry of salmon, good for the consumer perhaps because the prices of salmon are going to go down. the big question is is it safe? according to the scientists and the government says yes, it is. a lot of people said it has not been vetted properly yet. als

steve: linda schmidt went to greenwich village to see what it took to bring them to life. >> reporter: charlie brown, snoopy and the gang are making their big screen debut. 20th century fox brought the peanuts movie to life in 3-d. >> we want to be true to these characters, true to who they are in personality, but deliver an experience that is big and action packed. >> reporter: jeff helped create the movie. he works for animation company blue sky studios in greenwich, connecticut, and he showed us how they make the magic happen. first, they start with drawings that explain the story. then it's up to the animators to figure out the motion and the acting of the characters. >> get into the acting room and film myself dancing. rudimentary. it gives me a rough sense of the timing. >> reporter: next they sketch 3-d. >> you can see him from all different angles. we could pose him in any manner we want. >> reporter: jeff says there are literally hundreds of people behind each step of the animation process, and it can >> we only produce about three seconds of animation a week. over the course

linda schmidt for "fox 5 news". dari: the mta blaming many of its subway delays on people who get sick on trains. officials say that about 3000 delays per month are caused by people suffering from some kind of medical condition including painting, seizures and heart attacks this is double the monthly number from 2012, the mta admits that there are other reasons for subway delays which include overcrowding, equipment problems and bad weather. presidential candidates, each will get about 12 minutes of time to tout their candidacy during prime time on friday and saturday and during saturday night live. this comes after they complained that donald trump unfairly edited from becoming a host of the program earlier this month. dari: when it comes to new york city and the housing market, small doesn't necessarily mean better. steve: taking you inside micro-apartments. dari: black friday is no longer just a day after thanksgiving, the seals are everywhere. we will give you tips on how to navigate the deals that are out. stev

linda schmidt, "fox 5 news." >> soap opera legend has died. the actor was best known for playing twins, yes, adam and stewart handler on the abc soap "all my children" for 27 year. before, the five-time emmy winner had starred in at the he and of i haves before lanking a role in the long-time tv western bonanza. david was 77 years old. steve: i didn't know the name then i saw the face. dari: like mr. dashing. steve: i know. yeah. a into trend. toys to teach kids come pooter programs. rye they are expected to be hot for the holidays. to really work inwe talked to expert. all right. the studio here in brooklyn. inside the overtop world dari: getting a step for new york city's big holiday tradition. the rockets rehearsing this the of the macy'ses giving day parade. >> one of the hot trends nor kids this holiday season are toys that are supposed to teach them. steve: do they work, though. dan bowens with information you should hear before you rush out and buy one. reporter: charlie brown in the macy's window display on 34th street. and that meaps

linda schmidt, "fox 5 news." antwan: foam o'connor and making sure i see that correctly is the fear of missing out in the feeling comes from being on such a meaty too much but some experts say don't have to be on line to have that effect. day is taking a look at the good things in your life. >> it's important to have an attitude of gratitude and be grateful for what you have in your life and again taking control of your life and putting yourself out there and reaching out to families and friends, making plans and keeping yourself busy. antwan: foma was added to the oxford dictionary. it's a different take on the concept aggressor is greener. christina: who would like to check your bank account into millions of dollars in the? antwan: it was quite the opposite when she found she owed christina: [hold music playing] we at time warner cable, need to apologize to you. we no longer offer extended periods of free on hold elevator music when you call us. we're making a bunch of changes at time warner cable. including re

linda schmidt, "fox 5 news." >> is noble goal, right? >> chewing is exercise. >> right. the holiday since big business for the food industry and other retailer. fox business correspondent shows us the recipe for cashing in. >> if you are hitting the highway this holiday, you are far from alone. nearly 47 million people plan top drive someplace, but before the road trip, you will probably find yourself at the supermarket. food is a remachine douse part of consumer in the winter holidays am we see a boost in purchase ry stores and other stores that sell food every november and december. big grocers say, it takes a lot of planning to get you out for the season. we work all year listening to make sure we have got notst the item for thanksgiving and for christmas and the holiday party, but the other 60-plus days of every day meals that come up during the season. whether you roast it, smoke it, or fry it -- these guys get top billing at the dinner table. the national turkey federation says americans will carve up some 46 million birds. when it comes to the other fixings. googl

linda schmidt explains why sheen decided to go public with his condition and the possible fallout that lies ahead. >> charlie sheen announced he tested positive about four years ago. he also declared that he did not transmit the disease to anyone else. sheen, who has a history of drug and alcohol abuse and bad boy ways, said part of the reason he's coming forward is to put a stop to prostitutes and others blackmailing him to keep his secret. 30 years after the aids epidemic, experts say there's still a stigma that is attached to h.i.v. sheen hopes to reduce that stigma and shame. >> i have a responsibility now to better myself and to hep a lot of people. >> we have a lot of stigma and shame attached to h.i.v. and aids. >> reporter: this is a cuni professor and the director of the university center for hiv/aids educational studies and training. he says one in four new h.i.v. between the ages of 13 and 24 and that most of them don't even know that they're infected. in the '80s and '90s, h.i.v. was viewed as a death sentence. magic johnson shocked the country in the early '90s when positi

and linda schmidt "fox 5 news" pooh. well, the u.s. soccer federation is banning young soccer players from using the heads to direct the ball. the federation says the ban will be for children ten andnder a in restrictions on children between 11 and 13 years old. now, experts say, the danger is not just children bouncing the billion off their heads but coming into contact with more child's he head. >> i think that this really identifys that for soccer, a leading cause of concussions. >> well the new rule ares a i ply to u.s. soccer use national teams and also major league soccer youth club teams and not mandates for programs that are regulated. a fda cleared new products to are the u.s. market from sweden. they are known as schmooze. eight variety of tea bag pouches put the products in the lip and leave it as nicotine slowly releases no. mo need for spitting. is smokeless. the decision did not mean that they are safe or are fda approved. >> now hear this. after nearly 150 years. the campbell soupp company is oltering one of the chicken

linda schmidt right there on the upper west side where the big balloons are being inflated. i love watching that. it's so much fun, linda. >> reporter: you know what? this is probably one of the most festive nights out of the year in the city. it's spectacular. if you've never had a chance to do it, you have to do it once. we have thousands and thousands of people here. it's a very family-oriented night, too. tons of kids out here. and everybody is having a great time. >> happy thanksgiving, america. >> reporter: folks from across the country and other countries alive. balloon characters are taking shape at the macy's balloon inflation on the upper west side. this is your first time coming. what do you think? >> oh, it's really cool. the balloons are really big. >> i like the kool-aid one. >> that's your favorite? wait a minute. do that face one more time for me. i'm sure you've heard of the chicken dance. this is the turkey dance. children and adults alike are determined to live life to the fullest in spite of the chaos going on in the world. >> there's nothing that could ke

as linda schmidt shows us there's a reason why it's become so hot. reporter: britvan isn't just one of the five girls, it is now a destination. while this amazing coffee the great artists and culture the stuff you can buy here is unlike anywhere in the world. clintonites and greenpoint along with hotspots like coney island barclays center in the britvan began a garden are drawing people from all over the world. agatha company owns a bakery in greenpoint. >> a lot of japanese tourists, a lot of folks from france and china, korea. reporter: there's so much to see and do in brooklyn that travelers have a guidebook that's just about brooklyn. did you know that brooklyn was not part of new york city? brooklyn would be the fourth largest city in the country. brooklyn is a borough that is filled with dozens of neighborhoods. over 50 cuisines, hip nightlife fashion architecture and yes, tranquility. >> one of the great things about brooklyn is you feel like you're living in the place. head to coffeeshop sit down and read a book, meet other people. reporter:

alison: linda schmidt is live at the french consulate. tell us what's happening there. >> reporter: not a lot of activity going on. there are two people standing at the door. what they're doing when anyone approaches, it is locked. someone comes to the door and confirms who they are. so far we have not seen anybody going in and out. just the two people that came to the door. there are a couple of nypd police officers here. i'll step out of the way. the elite hercules team is across the street. you have seen them many, many times in the city since 9/11. they are now stationed across the street here. also not a lot of activity. fifth avenue in this area, it's a community. it's a neighborhood. twles there's not a lot of foot traffic. most of the people are on their way home from work and most people having no idea what's going on. one thing i want to do, the mayor's office released a statement. i'm going to read that to you. i've got to pull it up on my e-mail. this is it from mayor de blasio's office. he's saying the people of new york city

fox's linda schmidt has some tips from health experts. well the holiday season has now officially begun and of course you know that involves a lot of shopping... but it also involves a lot of eating. mos says "i've got to behave because i'm getting married in may and i have a dress i have to fit into." but, it can be hard to behave.... when you're surrounded by amazing food, drinks and parties. experts say the average person gains about 2 pounds.... some as much as 5 pounds.... during the next 6-weeks. mos says: "i just work extra hard in january." mos says: "i figure if i get to the gym for 20, 30, 40 minutes... then i can mos says: "a little cardio, weights, stretching." experts say cardio... is one of the best ways to burn calories. john linchitz is a trainer with 'crunch' gym. he says resistance and circuit training... should also be on your list. linchitz says: "deadlifts, cause they engage your glutes, your whole posterior chain. squats. a push up for your upper body, and a pull." according to health professionals... you should try

call crimestoppers 18577 tips and for still queens, linda schmidt, fox five news. >> a close call a car barely missed three people standing by. a car went out of control and crashed into another car. it stopped on i-95 in fairfield this morning. police arrested the driver, 21-year-old. he suffered minor injuries in that crash, no one else was hurt. they say he was driving over. they say he was driving over 85 miles per hour. he is facing several charges including reckless driving. a long island school nurses honor today for helping save the life of a ten euro boy. the elementary school hosted a special ceremony for mary alice. they found the boy without a pulse and not breathing at a playground on wednesday. she performed chest compressions and operated a ventilation they credit the officer for crediting the life. >> i have to thank him so much because if he did not do the breath and i did i do the compression i don't not think it would've been. i think between him and i, i would love to meet him. i would really would. i would love to say thanks. >> he's in the hospital in stable condit

also de to fox 5's linda schmidt in the newsroom with more on the messaging that has for his brother still on the run. reporter: that is right. dari, hes the older brother of abdeslam. the last time he saw the brothers was week ago. he sayest this both left without saying good-bye. you now he is urging the brother salah to turn ups in. if. >> translator: i will would tell him to surrender fresh has something to do with it, he must face his responsibility. reporter: mohamed abdesla mist appealing with his brother. mohamed says he, his mother with shall and family, haded to idea that his brothers were plan the hor riff aric attack in paris. >> translator: even if you saw them, their behavior wassite formal. reporter: the eldest brother says they lived in the same home in belgiumle with their mother. the only bee naifier change is that sala h stopped drink alcohol and frequented the mosque. >> when you have a son drink, it doesn't mean he will come mate terrorist attack. reporter: knowing the were two of the isis terrorists, momoh home med reflect on vacations the brothers took turkey.

linda schmidt, fox 5 news. >> you know -- >> yeah, i think so too. coming up on good day new york, if you have not gone shopping yet, we have tips for getting some of the best deals. plus, we're going to talk about the hottest toys. >> sticking around for that. coming right back. what dear? oh! oh, you're bad. stop that! (vo) a new york millionaire spent $714,000 to learn how to be a pet whisperer. what? oh ho ho! (vo) you'd make a way better rich person. lotto. making more new yorkers now, you're free to start enjoying the breakfast you love any time you wish. no way. introducing mcdonald's new all day breakfast menu. once, you changed how you ate breakfast. it's time to start >> smiles on the faces of the shoppers. >> yeah. >> i'd say it's a successful morning so far, ben. >> it looks busier than it was an hour or two ago but not crazy still at almost 8:00, and you know what's nice, probably a solid 20 degrees warmer than it was this time a year ago. >> yeah. >> sounds about right. >> they look pretty bundled up. >> getting a nod from the weather c

dari: linda schmidt shows us what inspired her to work with young athletes. >> reporter: a very successful broadway producer is making a difference in the lives of inner city kids. and she's doing it through basketball. kids from grades one through 12 are able to play basketball in a program on the upper west side thanks to rose, a tony award-winning broadway producer who has turned part of her attention to helping inner city children. in september, she started a basketball program called -- [no audio. dari: sorry about that. technical problems. steve: it happens. a charity sale in soho turning back the clock. dari: vintage pieces from the mud club are going up for sale. the local charity that will benefit from this. steve: that was the place in the late '70s and '80s. and it's scallop season. why you may have to pay more for them. dari: first, here's tonight's new york minute. >> this is our 7th annual bethpage federal credit union turkey drive. >> people donated turkeys to help families in need have a happy holiday. it will help feed hundreds of thousands next week. >> hunger is not goin

fox 5's linda schmidt has more on the case. reporter: it is wellle known that the flu represents a huge threat to children under five years of age. in fact, pediatrician says the flu can be deadly for prepreschoolers. >> the highest death rate are, in any age group, thins pediatricp population, under five years of age. reporter: the doctor is a firm supporter of flu rack scenes for children between six monthance five years. under former may ror, michael bloomberg, the city health department mandating flu vaccines if preschoolers attend five moth remembers now fighting that rule. they don't want their children to receive a flu vaccine. they are sue thing city claiming that the rule is ill lyle because the city health department passed it, not state lawmakers in albany. >> that is a personal choice. every parent has their own reason why they don't want to have the flu shot. until eliketive representative tells them otherwise much they should be able to make that personal choice. the attorney says the parent ares support all the o

dari: linda schmidt live in elmhurst, queens, with more on how the crusade to end tipping is gaining steam. >> reporter: good evening to both of you and to everybody watching us tonight there at home. joe's crab shack, they've been testing out the no tipping policy at a few locations since august. now it is expanding the no tipping policy to all 113 locations across the country. joe's crab shack is now the first national restaurant chain to eliminate tipping nationwide. the restaurant says it is testing out the policy to see if it works. servers will be paid at a rate starting at $14 an hour, which is getting some mixed reviews tonight from customers who are used to tipping. >> with the economy today, every dollar you can make, you can bring home if you've got kids. >> tipping would be nice. if you're increasing my pay rate, it would be better. >> reporter: so you support it? >> definitely. >> usually people aren't getting tipped enough these days. and especially since they're going to increase their wages, they would want to work more and happily. >> i don't think it's enough. i thi