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
What is that smell in the Grand Central subway passageway?
The familiar subway smell beneath Grand Central has been swapped for a woodsy, eucalyptus-tinged fragrance this month, part of Bath & Body Works’ “Grand Scentral" holiday campaign.
NY drivers report E-ZPass error charging them extra
One commuter said they had been charged over $300 despite filing a dispute, calling customer service and removing their method of payment.
Long Island cold case: Man charged with teen's murder 40 years later
Richard Bilodeau has been charged with murdering Theresa Fusco in Lynbrook in 1984, after new DNA evidence allegedly tied him to the crime.
Residents push back against $280 million Connecticut power project: 'It’s a disaster'
Residents in Fairfield and Southport are opposing United Illuminating’s $280 million plan to build 100-foot transmission poles along the Metro-North rail line.
Mexican naval ship that crashed into Brooklyn Bridge ready for voyage home
The Cuauhtémoc crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in May, killing a sailor and cadet on board. Now, the ship is ready for the journey home.
‘ShopRite Angel’ turns grocery shopping into free show in NJ
Latisha White, 49, has worked at the Paramus ShopRite for more than 25 years, starting at the register before moving to product demos.
Pedestrians walk faster than NYC crosstown bus
Local leaders, including Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander, raced the 34th Street bus to promote a proposed busway on the street corridor.
Video of Mount Vernon officer jump roping with residents goes viral
Officer Sharrika Brent said it was refreshing to see people playing outside, and not glued to their phones.
'Unlawfully' hired NYPD officers can keep jobs for another 60 days
30 NYPD officers that were "unlawfully" hired will be allowed to keep their jobs for another 60 days.
Court halts NYPD firing of 31 recruits flagged in flawed hiring process
An internal probe found dozens of NYPD rookies were hired despite being disqualified. A judge has now paused the city's attempt to fire them.