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
Torrential rain leads to flooding in Westchester County
Roughly five inches of rain has fallen in some Westchester County communities.
Hartsdale Fire Department offers preparedness training for babysitters
In the program the babysitters l earn how to put out a fire, how to escape a burning home, CPR, stop the bleed, choking, and even how to change a diaper.
No Fly Zone: Westchester Parks declare war on lanternflies with high-powered vacuums
Westchester is using high-powered vacuums to battle the stubborn invasive species.
New Yorkers demanding action on illegal e-bikes
New Yorkers packed a church on the East Side Wednesday night to confront the NYPD about why there is a perceived lack of enforcement of illegal e-bikes, scooters, mopeds and motorcycles.
NYPD, Mayor Adams introduce Times Square security robot
K5 is a new autonomous security robot that will patrol the Times Square subway station, part of Mayor Adams' new push to increase law enforcement technology.
Mother for rent: Parents can hire 'second mom' for their college kids
A new concierge service called Daisy Bug Delivery is growing in popularity, offering a second mom to visit students on college campuses.
Outrage as Rockland County rabbi, son, avoid prison time after fatal fire
A father and son who started a fire that killed a volunteer firefighter and a man at a nursing home in Rockland County in 2021 avoided prison time Wednesday, sparking outrage from the community and first responders.
Longest-serving American prisoner in Iran returns to US soil
There has been so much false hope for Siamak’s uncle and the rest of his family. Every time they thought Siamak would come home, he never did. Until now.
Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation grants Sgt. Webb his dream home
6 years after retiring from the Marines with three purple hearts, Sgt Webb is finally in his own home.
Yonkers police officer punched in face: Fury after alleged attacker released without bail
Police and local officials are furious after a man was released without bail after, unprovoked, punching a Yonkers police officer who was assisting him in the face, breaking the officer's nose.