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
NY manhunt ends after man accused of killing father, setting fire is arrested
A 3-day NY manhunt ended Sunday in Schoharie County after police arrested Thomas David Ryan, 32, in connection with the death of his father and a Greenville house fire. He awaits formal charges.
New Jersey launches civil rights investigation into Delaney Hall, ICE detention center in Newark
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said that ICE and The GEO Group, which operates the facility, have blocked the state's attempts to perform a health inspection at Delaney Hall. Detainees have reported poor living conditions and a lack of healthcare access.
NYC weather: Severe thunderstorms possible Sunday into Monday, Northern NJ under Flood Watch
Storms could bring flooding to parts of New Jersey Sunday night into Monday, with more rain expected later this week.
NYC extends deadline to file for pied-à-terre tax exemption
The city has extended a deadline to file for an exemption to the new pied-à-terre tax by one month.
Westchester County closes 9 beaches after Saturday's rain
Nine beaches in Mamaroneck, Rye and New Rochelle will be closed until at least Tuesday, July 21, after Saturday's rain.
Yankees-Dodgers game postponed due to storms, day-night double header scheduled for Sunday
Saturday's Yankee-Dodger game has been postponed due storms across the region. They'll play a day-night doubleheader Sunday.
Timeline: When will the smoke from the Canadian wildfires clear?
Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to blanket the New York City area? But when will the smoke clear? Here's what we know.
Canada wildfire smoke pushing down to NY area this week, NWS warns
More than 150 wildfires burning in Ontario are pushing smoke down into the New York region this week.
2 killed in house fire in Orange, 5 families displaced
An 8-year-old girl and a 70-year-old woman were killed in a house fire in Orange on Saturday, officials said.
New Jersey thunderstorms cause heavy flooding, lightning sets house on fire
Heavy thunderstorms swept through the area, causing flooding, and even a fire.