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
NYC subway safety plan criticized by union: ‘That’s the beginning’
Transit Worker’s Union President Richard Davis sounded off on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan to improve subway safety.
4-year-old from Gaza gets treatment in NYC after bombing destroyed his home, killed entire family
Omar was the only survivor but lost his arm and suffered severe burns to his leg and throughout his body.
Meet Paul Pesante: Metro-North's rhyming train conductor
Pesante, who’s been riding the rails on this 33-mile Hudson Line route for two decades, may very well be Metro North’s own Dr. Seuss.
Racial slurs hurled at HS basketball game in Westchester Co., team claims: 'I would hear the monkey call'
Multiple girls who play for East Ramapo claim that both players from Scarsdale and spectators in the crowd yelled racist slurs, forcing the Lady Titans to forfeit the game with four minutes left in the fourth quarter.
Brazen Bronx bodega thieves steal $100K in cash
The NYPD is searching for a pair of suspects who allegedly stole $100K in cash from a bodega in the Bronx.
NY grocery store uses fair pricing system to provide products based on your income
This isn’t your average health food store. Here, anyone at any income level can buy locally grown products that are healthy and affordable.
Scarsdale shopping plaza storefronts defaced with words 'genocide supporters'
Windows on two stores in the predominantly Jewish community were vandalized with the words "genocide supporters."
NYC orders demolition of building that once housed Alleva Dairy in Little Italy
A building in Little Italy that was the site of the country's oldest cheese shop, Alleva Dairy, has been ordered to be demolished after a partial collapse.
Clarkstown murder-suicide: Community mourns loss of kid brothers
Clarkstown police believe both brothers, Liam Morgan and Gabriel Morgan, along with their mother, were shot and killed by their father, Watson Morgan, a sergeant in the Bronxville Police Department, who then turned the gun on himself inside their New City home.
NYS Thruway hike set for Jan. 1: What E-ZPass users should know
For the first time in 14 years, tolls will increase by 5% for EZ-pass users and another 5% by 2027. It will cost even more for those without an EZ-Pass.