Briella Tomassetti
Briella Tomassetti joined the Fox 5 New York news team in April 2019 as a general assignment reporter.
A native New Yorker, Tomassetti was born in Queens and raised on Long Island.
She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Delaware with a B.A. in Mass Communication and minors in Journalism and Italian Studies.
Tomassetti began her career as a student journalist by writing, editing, and field producing weekend segments for sister station FOX 29 Philadelphia.
Shortly after graduating from college, she landed a job reporting and producing for WRDE-TV, an NBC affiliate in Rehoboth Beach.
Tomassetti then moved on to report for hyper-local cable station Fios1News, exclusively covering breaking news stories on and around Long Island.
During her free time, she enjoys singing, playing the piano, and spending quality time with her pup, Mr. Chester.
The latest from Briella Tomassetti
Biden in NYC today: What to know about president's schedule, street closures
This evening, President Joe Biden will join former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton at Radio City Music Hall in NYC for a Democratic fundraiser.
NYC subways grapple with violent day as NYPD boosts underground presence
Monday was a violent day in the NYC subway system. It comes as the NYPD prepares to send more officers into stations to combat fare evasion.
Rally to save Mount Sinai Beth Israel hospital from NYC closure
Mount Sinai Beth Israel, one of the last remaining hospitals that serves Lower Manhattan, is on track to shut its doors this summer in NYC.
Group charged after botched robbery turned double homicide in Mount Vernon
Five suspects are now facing federal charges in connection with a botched robbery that led to a deadly shootout in Mount Vernon.
Target of Brooklyn gunman fatally shot by NYPD arrested in unrelated case
The man, identified as Jeremiah Adams, was arrested for attempted murder, robbery, and criminal possession of a weapon in connection to an unrelated case in Brownsville, Brooklyn, the NYPD said.
Boyfriend arrested in NYC subway shove that severed victim's feet
The suspect, 35-year-old Christian Valdez, was arraigned on charges of attempted murder and felony assault and held without bail, according to the New York Post.
NYC's congestion pricing plan: MTA holds final 2 public hearings
Commuters have two final opportunities to speak their minds about the MTA’s controversial congestion pricing plan at two hearings on Monday.
NYPD officer struck in head with object during NYC 'unlawful protest'
NYPD Deputy Commissioner Kaz Daughtry shared the photos showing the officer with a staple in his head and the object allegedly used to strike him at a protest march from 39th St. to Columbus Circle.
Teen accused of Times Square shooting in custody
The 15-year-old suspect was caught in Yonkers by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Recovery Task Force on Friday afternoon.
Rego Park fire: 1 dead, 3 injured after flames engulf Queens home
Over 100 firefighters and EMS workers responded to the fire near the intersection of Fitchett Street and 66th Ave. in the Rego Park section of Queens, the FDNY said.