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
Archdiocese of New York agrees to $800M settlement with victims of clergy sexual abuse
The Archdiocese of New York has agreed to an $800 million settlement with more than 1,000 people who say they were sexually abused by clergy.
NYC college student dies after being drugged, raped in dorm room, lawsuit claims
The lawsuit claims that Moises Freire drugged two college girls, giving them fentanyl he claimed was cocaine, then raped one of them when they both passed out. One of the girls later died.
2 women dead, multiple people injured after being hit by vehicle in the Bronx
2 women are dead and multiple people are injured after being hit by a vehicle in the Bronx on Friday, according to the NYPD.
NYC named one of the top 10 cities in the US, but who's No. 1?
New Yorkers know that their city is the best in the country, but this list found another deserved the top spot.
Cornell president addresses fallout from 'disturbing' alleged gang rape, vows culture change
Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff said he supports an independent investigation into the university's handling of the 2024 sex assault allegations, as well as the state's criminal investigation into the case.
Student stops moving school bus after driver has medical emergency
When a student saw her bus driver had "passed out," she jumped up to pull the brake, call in for help on the radio, and monitor the driver's pulse until first responders arrived.
New Jersey 2026 midterm election: Key deadlines, early voting dates, how to register
Are you registered to vote? Do you know how to check? How do you get a mail-in ballot? Here's what you need to know about voting in New Jersey this election.
Man killed by fallen tree in Brooklyn amid weekend nor'easter
A 56-year-old man was killed by a fallen tree in Brooklyn on Saturday.
NJ Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns after ethics investigation
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell submitted his resignation on Friday, a day after an investigation found multiple ethical violations
Sherrill calls for Lt. Gov. Caldwell to resign after ethics investigation
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell to resign after an ethics investigation found he allegedly made sexual comments to a staffer, and tried multiple times to get girlfriend promoted.