Briella Tomassetti
Briella Tomassetti joined the Fox 5 New York news team in April 2019 as a general assignment reporter.
A native New Yorker, Tomassetti was born in Queens and raised on Long Island.
She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Delaware with a B.A. in Mass Communication and minors in Journalism and Italian Studies.
Tomassetti began her career as a student journalist by writing, editing, and field producing weekend segments for sister station FOX 29 Philadelphia.
Shortly after graduating from college, she landed a job reporting and producing for WRDE-TV, an NBC affiliate in Rehoboth Beach.
Tomassetti then moved on to report for hyper-local cable station Fios1News, exclusively covering breaking news stories on and around Long Island.
During her free time, she enjoys singing, playing the piano, and spending quality time with her pup, Mr. Chester.
The latest from Briella Tomassetti
Columbia University graduation ceremonies begin today: What to know
Columbia University in NYC is preparing for commencement ceremonies, which began today in Uptown at the Baker Athletics Complex.
NYPD arrests dozens as pro-Palestinian encampment cleared at FIT in NYC
Dozens were arrested Tuesday night after the NYPD cleared out the pro-Palestinian encampment at FIT in NYC.
NJ Turnpike tractor-trailer crash leads to overpass wall collapse
Part of an overpass wall on the New Jersey Turnpike collapsed in Elizabeth. The issues also caused major disruptions to both Amtrak and NJ Transit.
9-year-old girl punched in face at Grand Central Terminal
The girl was standing near her mother in the Grand Central Terminal dining concourse when the suspect, identified as Jeancarlos Zarzuela, approached and punched her, the NYPD said.
NJ Transit board approves 15% fare hike proposal
The NJ Transit board approved a 15% fare hike proposal that will start in July.
Newark curfew for minors set to begin Friday
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and his public safety team announced that beginning Friday, a teen curfew will be enforced in the New Jersey city.
6 migrant squatters released without bail after NYC gun, drug arrests
Eight migrants found squatting inside a Norwood, Bronx apartment were arrested on gun and drug charges, but six of them were subsequently released without bail.
Wake for slain NYPD officer Jonathan Diller continues today; funeral Saturday
The wake for slain NYPD officer Jonathan Diller continues Friday at the Massapequa Funeral Home on Long Island ahead of his funeral on Saturday.
Biden, Obama, Clinton visit NYC, causing Manhattan traffic chaos
President Joe Biden joined former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton at Radio City Music Hall in NYC for a Democratic fundraiser.
NYC subways grapple with violent day as NYPD boosts underground presence
Monday was a violent day in the NYC subway system. It comes as the NYPD prepares to send more officers into stations to combat fare evasion.