Richard Giacovas
You can find Richard Giacovas most nights on "The 10 O’Clock News" on FOX 5, where he’s been a reporter since May of 2019.
During his time at FOX 5, Richard has reported on everything from presidential visits to the annual 9/11Tribute in Light at Ground Zero. He also covers the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting ceremony and has led FOX 5’s New Year’s Eve coverage for two consecutive years. Most recently, Richard was on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, reporting on the streets of New Rochelle when the first community-spread case of coronavirus was detected in the city.
Richard loves telling local, human interest stories in Westchester County to the FOX 5 audience. Prior to FOX 5, he covered the streets of the Hudson Valley as a reporter for News 12 networks.
Richard is the recipient of two awards in his career, so far, including Westchester’s "40 Under 40 Rising Star Award" and 914 Inc.’s "Westchester Wunderkinds Award."
When he’s not on TV, you can find Richard at the gym or at the beach. He loves trips, especially ones to Disney World. Richard calls Rye home and loves spending time with his girlfriend, Jenna.
The latest from Richard Giacovas
Community rallies behind Eastchester teacher in bid for national honor
Eastchesters's own Deanna Santoro is in the quarterfinals of the race to become '"America's Favorite Teacher."
Puppies left abandoned in airtight, feces-filled container at NY gas station
Five puppies were found abandoned in their feces this week in a sealed, airtight container at a gas station in Westchester.
Parents demand answers after Catholic school in Westchester announces closure
Parents are demanding answers after a Catholic school in Westchester announced its closing.
Bronx welder creates 'cat safe' invention to stop catalytic converter theft
The Bronx saw the most catalytic converters stolen in 2023, the NYPD said.
Papaya King's iconic former Upper East Side location to become luxury condos
The former site of Papaya King's flagship store on the Upper East Side is set to become the site of a 17-story luxury residential building.
NYPD increases patrols following Iran's attack on Israel
Following Iran's Saturday attack on Israel, the NYPD has increased its patrols out of an abundance of caution.
Transportation woes fuel chronic absenteeism in Yonkers schools: Report
Transportation is one of the leading causes of chronic absenteeism in Yonkers Public Schools, the state’s fourth-largest school district.
Toddler grazed by bullet in the Bronx, suspect at large: Police
Police said it was just before 2 p.m. on East Fordham Road and Grand Concourse when a man was shooting at a group of men outside of Capital One Bank.
Candlelight vigil held for fallen NYPD officer Jonathan Diller on Long Island
A candlelight vigil was held in Massapequa Park on Wednesday to honor the life of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, who was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Queens on Monday.
19 rescued from Long Island Sound after rowing club boats capsize off Connecticut
A mishap involving sculling boats sent 18 teenagers and one adult coach into the cold waters of Long Island Sound off Connecticut. However, no serious injuries were reported.