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
Long Island med student has kidney saved thanks to in-class ultrasound
When Aria Moreno volunteered for a class demonstration, she had no idea the doctor would find something wrong with her kidneys. She said if it wasn't for that class, she wouldn't have known she needed surgery.
Moped-riding thieves wanted for at least 8 robberies across NYC: police
The thieves have targeted people with necklaces across Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, police said.
18-year-old charged after allegedly setting man on fire inside Penn Station subway train
Police said Hiram Carrero walked onto a 3 train, set a man on fire, then walked off.
Instacart sues NYC over new worker pay laws
New laws coming in 2026 would increase grocery delivery worker pay, establish tipping standards and change how workers are paid, among other things.
F and M trains swap routes starting Monday: What you need to know
Starting Monday, your commute between Manhattan and Queens may look a little different.
How to vote in Jersey City's runoff election Tuesday
Tuesday's runoff puts former Democratic Gov. Jim McGreevey and Democratic councilmember James Solomon head-to-head for the mayor’s seat. Here are the odds.
Multiple arrests after anti-ICE protesters clash with police in Chinatown
An anti-ICE protest ended with several arrests as demonstrators blocked police vehicles and even throwing garbage cans.
Jersey City mayor race: Polls, betting odds, how to vote in runoff election
The Jersey City mayor's race is heading to a runoff election on Tuesday, with City councilmember James Solomon facing off against former NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey.
Sisters killed in Thanksgiving house fire in Orange
Frantzia Fleury, 49, and her sister, Pojanee Fleury, 42, died while reportedly trying to help their disabled father out of the home.
Gotham FC wins second NWSL title behind Lavelle's late goal
Gotham FC won their second NWSL title on Saturday, beating the Washington Spirit 1-0.