Richard Giacovas
You can find Richard Giacovas most nights on "The 10 O’Clock News" on FOX 5, where he’s been a reporter since May of 2019.
During his time at FOX 5, Richard has reported on everything from presidential visits to the annual 9/11Tribute in Light at Ground Zero. He also covers the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting ceremony and has led FOX 5’s New Year’s Eve coverage for two consecutive years. Most recently, Richard was on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, reporting on the streets of New Rochelle when the first community-spread case of coronavirus was detected in the city.
Richard loves telling local, human interest stories in Westchester County to the FOX 5 audience. Prior to FOX 5, he covered the streets of the Hudson Valley as a reporter for News 12 networks.
Richard is the recipient of two awards in his career, so far, including Westchester’s "40 Under 40 Rising Star Award" and 914 Inc.’s "Westchester Wunderkinds Award."
When he’s not on TV, you can find Richard at the gym or at the beach. He loves trips, especially ones to Disney World. Richard calls Rye home and loves spending time with his girlfriend, Jenna.
The latest from Richard Giacovas
NYS police seek leads on missing Westchester teens
Two teenagers in Westchester have been missing since Sunday, the New York State Police said.
NYPD hunts suspects posing as car salesmen on Facebook Marketplace
The NYPD is hunting for a group of suspects who are allegedly posing as car salesmen on Facebook Marketplace and robbing potential buyers or sellers in the Bronx and Queens.
Rider fires 5 shots at NYC driver in moving cab: VIDEO
A driver in the Bronx said he is lucky to be alive after a passenger opened fire at his cab.
Community rallies behind Eastchester teacher in bid for national honor
Eastchesters's own Deanna Santoro is in the quarterfinals of the race to become '"America's Favorite Teacher."
Puppies left abandoned in airtight, feces-filled container at NY gas station
Five puppies were found abandoned in their feces this week in a sealed, airtight container at a gas station in Westchester.
Parents demand answers after Catholic school in Westchester announces closure
Parents are demanding answers after a Catholic school in Westchester announced its closing.
Bronx welder creates 'cat safe' invention to stop catalytic converter theft
The Bronx saw the most catalytic converters stolen in 2023, the NYPD said.
Papaya King's iconic former Upper East Side location to become luxury condos
The former site of Papaya King's flagship store on the Upper East Side is set to become the site of a 17-story luxury residential building.
NYPD increases patrols following Iran's attack on Israel
Following Iran's Saturday attack on Israel, the NYPD has increased its patrols out of an abundance of caution.
Transportation woes fuel chronic absenteeism in Yonkers schools: Report
Transportation is one of the leading causes of chronic absenteeism in Yonkers Public Schools, the state’s fourth-largest school district.