Mark Prussin

Mark Prussin joined the FOX 5 New York team as a Digital Content Creator in 2026. He has been covering breaking news, sports, politics and trending stories in New York City and the Tri-State Area for over 10 years.

Previously, Mark covered local news at CBS New York for over seven years, following time at WFSB-TV and News 12 Connecticut. He also covered college sports while based in North Carolina.

Mark, a Connecticut native, holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Hofstra University.

The latest from Mark Prussin

Mamdani team skips NYC Council hearing on pied-à-terre tax rollout

The New York City Council held an oversight hearing on Mayor Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax Tuesday, but no one from the mayor's office showed up.

August 18, 2026 7:09pm EDT

Woman, 30, killed in Brooklyn park stabbing, NYPD says

The NYPD is searching for a suspect after a woman was fatally stabbed inside Lincoln Terrace Park in Crown Heights.

August 18, 2026 10:41am EDT

Tourist from Australia stabbed at Midtown McDonald's, sources say

A 19-year-old is recovering after getting stabbed inside the McDonald's on 8th Ave. near Madison Square Garden. One person is in custody, the NYPD said.

August 17, 2026 3:01pm EDT

Suffolk leaders condemn anti-Islamic graffiti at future mosque in Mastic-Shirley

Suffolk County police are investigating a hate crime after the future Islamic center in Mastic-Shirley was vandalized.

August 17, 2026 1:31pm EDT

Nassau County issues 4 beach alerts after heavy rainfall

Nassau County issued an alert at four beaches Monday due to the possibility of elevated bacteria levels after heavy rainfall.

August 17, 2026 12:27pm EDT

Brooklyn mom, 33, killed in stray-bullet shooting at bar in Crown Heights, NYPD says

Safronie Hartzog, 33, was fatally shot when gunfire erupted outside the Ooh La La Lounge and Bar at Howard Avenue and Bergen Street in Crown Heights, the NYPD said.

August 17, 2026 6:59am EDT