Joe Calabrese
Joe Calabrese is a digital journalist for FOX 5 New York, FOX 29 Philadelphia and FOX 5 DC.
Over his career, Joe worked in several top media markets, including Washington, D.C., Cleveland and, most recently, Los Angeles. A New Jersey native, Joe has now returned home to the East Coast.
Joe has covered several major breaking news stories, like the COVID-19 pandemic in rural Ohio, the Capitol Riot on Jan. 6, 2021, the deadly Southern California wildfires of 2025 and more. Joe enjoys covering a vast range of topics, including sports and politics, using his skills in data journalism, web development and interactive graphics to bolster his storytelling.
In addition to his day job, Joe teaches future journalists at his alma mater, the University of Southern California.
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The latest from Joe Calabrese
NYC Gridlock Alert Days for rest of 2026 include UN General Assembly, much of holiday season
Buckle up! Or, maybe plan to walk instead. The New York City Department of Transportation has released a new list of Gridlock Alerts for the rest of 2026.
5 hospitalized, including 4 teens, after crash causes major delays on Cross Island Expressway
A major crash that left five people injured, including teens, also closed a portion of the Cross Island Parkway in Queens this Labor Day Weekend.
Sheepshead Bay street takeovers spark calls for more NYPD patrols
One intersection in Sheepshead Bay has become a popular spot for street takeovers and drag racing recently, and residents say they're fed up.
Queens neighborhood concerned after multiple car break-ins caught on camera
Multiple car break-ins and attempted break-ins have been caught on security camera in the same neighborhood in Rego Park in recent months.
Mamdani makes September 11th official Day of Remembrance and Service, creates new emergency team
There are already official days of remembrance at the state and federal level, but according to Mayor Mamdani's office,
MTA worker hit and killed by subway near Yankee Stadium
Moet McCullum was hit and killed by a southbound D train near Yankee Stadium late Thursday night, while setting up warning lights for oncoming trains.
What we know about Erin Piacenti, NJ Bank of America exec killed in Times Square stabbing
Erin Piacenti, a Bank of America executive from New Jersey, was in her first week back after maternity leave when she was stabbed and killed in Times Square.
Boat catches fire off City Island, 3 injured
A boat burst into flames off City Island in the Bronx on Saturday, injuring three people.
Man wanted for series of thefts at Rockaway Beach
The NYPD is searching for the man they said is wanted for more than half a dozen thefts near Rockaway Beach over the last two months, and is asking for the public's help.
Freedom 250 Grand Prix: How does IndyCar qualifying work?
Qualifying for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes over the National Mall on Saturday. Here's what you need to know.