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
What is a 'No Kings' rally?
A nationwide series of "No Kings" protests is planned for March 28, with more than 3,000 events scheduled across the country, including in New York City and the surrounding areas.
Rex Heuermann expected to plead guilty to Gilgo Beach killings, sources say
Rex Heuermann is expected to plead guilty to the Gilgo Beach killings, sources tell FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg.
9-year-old girl deadlifts 180 pounds, more than three times her weight
This 9-year-old girl from Long Island can deadlift 180 pounds.
Brush fire near Newark Liberty International Airport knocked out
A brush fire that was burning near Newark Liberty International Airport is seemingly out.
Brooklyn daycare director allegedly embezzled nearly $3M, used for trips and WWE tickets
The head of a private daycare and preschool in Brooklyn has been charged with embezzling nearly $3 million in tuition.
USPS files to implement fuel surcharge of 8% on certain packages
The USPS has filed to impose a temporary fuel surcharge of 8 percent.
NYC Council launches public dashboards for budget expenses, projected revenue
The city council has launched public budget dashboards to make expenses and revenue expectations more “transparent."
'Right to Water': Proposed bill would require some establishments to provide free tap water
A proposed bill would require certain New York establishments to provide patrons with tap water upon request.
Hundreds of NYU faculty members go on strike over pay, job security
Hundreds of NYU contracted faculty members went on strike yesterday, March 23, citing issues with pay and job security.
'No Kings' anti-Trump protests planned in NY, NJ: Here's when and where
Hundreds of "No Kings Day" protests are planned across the United States – including in NJ and NYC – on Saturday, March 28 to protest the Trump administration's policies.