Briana Scalia
Briana Scalia is a Digital Content Creator with FOX 5 NY, where she covers breaking and featured news stories in New York City and the surrounding communities in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
A Long Island native, Briana comes to FOX 5 from The New York Times, where she spent three years as a news assistant to the National Desk. During her tenure at the Times, she covered a wide range of events, from the 2024 presidential election and the pro-Palestinian campus protests to the Uvalde school shooting. She also contributed to the making of The Daily’s "One Million" episode, which told the stories of those who had lost loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Briana graduated from Fordham University with majors in journalism and political science and a minor in American studies. She also served as The Fordham Ram’s Opinion Editor for four years and Executive Editor for two.
The latest from Briana Scalia
7 NYC Catholic schools will close at end of academic year
The Diocese of Brooklyn announced that seven Catholic elementary schools in New York City will close at the end of this academic year.
NYS Dept. of Health expands investigation into forged Covid vaccination records
An investigation into a former nurse practitioner who forged Covid-19 vaccination records is expanding, FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg reports.
NY politicians push back after Trump admin removes pride flag from Stonewall
New York politicians are pushing for the LGBTQ+ pride flag to be re-raised at the Stonewall National Monument.
Delgado suspends campaign for NY governor
Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado has suspended his campaign for New York's gubernatorial office.
Trump admin removes pride flag from Stonewall Monument
The Trump administration has removed the LGBTQ+ pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument.
41-year-old fatally shot on Bronx subway station platform
A 41-year-old man was fatally shot on the platform of 170th Street station in the Bronx.
Tisch names Dolan, Bernard as heads of NYPD Chaplains Unit
Timothy Cardinal Dolan and Rev. A.R. Bernard will lead the NYPD's Chaplains Unit, Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced during her State of the NYPD address.
1 dead, 9 injured in Queens house fire: FDNY
Nine people have been injured in a 4-alarm fire in Elmhurst, Queens, according to the FDNY.
Who is Analilia Mejia? AOC-backed progressive candidate could win NJ seat in Congress
Who is Analilia Mejia? A special election in New Jersey may result in a major upset if this progressive candidate maintains her lead in the race.
Mamdani endorses Hochul, calls for abolition of ICE | Recap of NYC mayor's appearances
Mayor Mamdani endorsed Hochul in her reelection bid as he continues to contend with the extreme cold plaguing the city.