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
Hochul's lead over Blakeman drops from 20 to 10 points, according to Siena poll
Gov. Kathy Hochul's lead over Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has dropped from 20 to 10 points, according to the latest Siena poll.
Ned Lamont wins Connecticut Democratic primary for governor, AP projects
Ned Lamont has won the CT Democratic primary for governor, the AP projects.
State Rep. Josh Elliott taking on CT Gov. Lamont: Platform, endorsements, more
CT's Democratic gubernatorial primary is here, and State Rep. Josh Elliott is challenging Gov. Ned Lamont.
Gov. Lamont running for reelection in CT gubernatorial primary: Platform, endorsements, more
There are two Democratic candidates for CT's upcoming gubernatorial primary. Here's a closer look at Gov. Lamont, who is running for reelection.
Judge temporarily blocks Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax
A judge has temporarily blocked Mayor Zohran Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax, according to FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay.
NYC working on way to capture, recycle extreme heat on subway platforms
New York City leaders are working on a plan to deal with the uncomfortable heat that plagues the subway platforms.
1 dead, 15 injured in Bronx 5-alarm fire after explosion; cause under investigation
FDNY Commissioner Bonsignore has confirmed that 15 people were injured in a 5-alarm Bronx fire.
Family of Delaney Hall detainee who died is demanding justice
The family of a Delaney Hall detainee is alleging that he died while in the immigration detention center and is demanding justice.
Delaney Hall detainee has allegedly died, Gov. Sherrill and Mayor Baraka say
A Delaney Hall detainee has allegedly died, according to Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.
Body of 10-year-old girl that went missing in Passaic River recovered, mayor says
Passaic Mayor Hector Lora has confirmed that they have recovered the body of the 10-year-old girl that went missing in the river.