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
Long Island school to use thermal scanners on students
When students walk through the front door, a thermal imaging camera will automatically scan their body temperatures.
Rally for Freedom
On the West Side of Manhattan, two movements came together as one and took on an extraordinary meaning.
Rainy days complicate outdoor dining in New York
Dark, dreary days present a new challenge for business owners struggling to make ends meet. They say they've had to get creative when it comes to operating a weather-dependent space.
Some Queens families still displaced after December sewage flooding
The mayor's office said that 10 families are still living in hotels.
Outdoor dining changes in Westchester County
Eager customers are more than ready for outdoor dining to return to Westchester County.
American Ballet Theatre dancers stay on their toes via Zoom
Even with the physical, emotional, and technical hurdles, ballet master Carlos Lopez said the classes are just as rewarding as they are challenging.
Pandemic poses a big threat to homeless New Yorkers
Advocates for the homeless and elected officials called on Mayor Bill de Blasio to house homeless New Yorkers in 30,000 vacant hotel rooms.
Kids make meals and care kits for homeless New Yorkers
The city's homeless community is especially at risk of catching and spreading the coronavirus because they often don't have places to wash their hands and may live in close quarters.
Preparing for an emergency is smart, coronavirus or not
In addition to stocking your household with extra supplies, the Red Cross recommends preparing your other family members, like children and older adults. Teach your children good hand-washing habits and learn how schools, daycares, and nursing homes will handle a possible outbreak.
Business is booming at vegan burger joint Lekka Burger
There’s no doubt vegan restaurants are on the rise. Lekka Burger is nestled in the heart of TriBeCa , among many of the city’s hot spots for foodies.