Joe Calabrese
Joe Calabrese is a digital journalist for FOX 5 New York, FOX 29 Philadelphia and FOX 5 DC.
Over his career, Joe worked in several top media markets, including Washington, D.C., Cleveland and, most recently, Los Angeles. A New Jersey native, Joe has now returned home to the East Coast.
Joe has covered several major breaking news stories, like the COVID-19 pandemic in rural Ohio, the Capitol Riot on Jan. 6, 2021, the deadly Southern California wildfires of 2025 and more. Joe enjoys covering a vast range of topics, including sports and politics, using his skills in data journalism, web development and interactive graphics to bolster his storytelling.
In addition to his day job, Joe teaches future journalists at his alma mater, the University of Southern California.
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The latest from Joe Calabrese
Man killed by fallen tree in Brooklyn amid weekend nor'easter
A 56-year-old man was killed by a fallen tree in Brooklyn on Saturday.
NJ Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns after ethics investigation
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell submitted his resignation on Friday, a day after an investigation found multiple ethical violations
Sherrill calls for Lt. Gov. Caldwell to resign after ethics investigation
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell to resign after an ethics investigation found he allegedly made sexual comments to a staffer, and tried multiple times to get girlfriend promoted.
Two pedestrians hit by truck in East Village, 1 critically injured
Two people were hit by a truck at an intersection in the East Village Friday night.
NYC Gridlock Alert Days for rest of 2026 include UN General Assembly, much of holiday season
Buckle up! Or, maybe plan to walk instead. The New York City Department of Transportation has released a new list of Gridlock Alerts for the rest of 2026.
5 hospitalized, including 4 teens, after crash causes major delays on Cross Island Expressway
A major crash that left five people injured, including teens, also closed a portion of the Cross Island Parkway in Queens this Labor Day Weekend.
Sheepshead Bay street takeovers spark calls for more NYPD patrols
One intersection in Sheepshead Bay has become a popular spot for street takeovers and drag racing recently, and residents say they're fed up.
Queens neighborhood concerned after multiple car break-ins caught on camera
Multiple car break-ins and attempted break-ins have been caught on security camera in the same neighborhood in Rego Park in recent months.
Mamdani makes September 11th official Day of Remembrance and Service, creates new emergency team
There are already official days of remembrance at the state and federal level, but according to Mayor Mamdani's office,