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 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
'One-gallon challenge' teaches NJ students about global water plight
What is the One-Gallon Challenge and how does it relate to women around the world?
Soho Diner offers old-school atmosphere with modern touches
A new 24-hour diner in Manhattan has some old-school charm with some modern menu touches.
The meaning of Christmas in New York
What defines the Christmas spirit in New York?
Last-minute holiday shoppers hit the stores
With just hours to spare until Christmas Day, shoppers are scrambling to make their final holiday purchases, be it at big box stores or even smaller holiday markets to find food, toys, trinkets and stocking stuffers.
Last-minute Christmas shoppers hit the stores for ‘Super Saturday’
Today is ‘Super Saturday,’ otherwise known as the last Saturday before Christmas, and hordes of shoppers braved the bitter cold in Midtown Manhattan to finish their Christmas shopping.
Concerns over the future of NYC's independent theater scene
Rising rents and operating costs is making it increasingly difficult for some of New York City's independent theaters to stay afloat.
MTA announces 20 subway stations will receive accessibility upgrades
Twenty subway stations across New York City will undergo accessibility improvements as part of the MTA's plan to make all of the city's stations accessible by 2034.
New fashion magazine proudly leaves photos unretouched
A new fashion magazine showcases women of all shapes, sizes, colors, and backgrounds. And all the photos are unretouched.
Report: Teen marijuana vaping is on the rise
Vaping remains popular among teenagers across the United States this year, according to an annual report from the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research.
Wildlife center gives a home to hurt bears and other animals
Jim and Susan Kowalczik are wildlife rehabilitators. Their Orphaned Wildlife Center in Orange County, N.Y., is home to nine bears, 13 opossums, six squirrels, and two rabbits.