Jacob Flanagan
Jacob Flanagan is a Digital Content Creator at FOX 5 NY/WNYW. He is tasked with helping keep FOX5NY.com and the FOX Local mobile and CTV apps current with up-to-the-minute news updates, monitoring breaking news situations and posting to FOX 5 NY social media accounts.
Before joining FOX 5 NY in 2019, Jacob was a web editor for FiOS1News. In his career, he has covered Hurricanes Irene and Sandy, every presidential election since 2012, the Buffalo supermarket mass shooting, and more.
A Hudson Valley native, he has also worked as a web editor and audio engineer for The Takeaway on WNYC.
The latest from Jacob Flanagan
Long Island track star overturns ban in court, then wins state title
After being banned from the New York State Track and Field Championship for violating the state’s college rule, Zariel Macchia won a court case allowing her to compete, and then won the state title.
NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025: Street closures and transit updates
The 264th edition of New York City's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will step off at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 17. Here's what you need to know about which streets will be closed.
MAP: NYC Half Marathon 2025 - Street closures and parking restrictions
Here's what you need to know about what streets will be closed and where parking will be restricted ahead of Sunday's NYC Half Marathon.
5 alarm fire destroys several businesses in the Bronx
A massive 5-alarm fire destroyed at least 10 businesses on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx on Thursday.
NY Gov. Hochul, Pres. Trump to meet Friday: Here's why
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to visit Washington D.C. on Friday to meet with President Donald Trump, where the two will discuss a few topics, like congestion pricing and Penn Station.
Cop shoots box cutter-wielding man in Brooklyn
The NYPD is investigating after a police-involved shooting in Brooklyn on Wednesday afternoon.
Dept. of Justice subpoenas Manhattan hotels in migrant shelter investigation
Federal prosecutors have subpoenaed at least two hotels in New York City, demanding a list of individuals residing there and details on funding sources for New York City’s migrant shelter programs.
Mahmoud Khalil protesters demand release of student activist
Protesters clashed with police on Tuesday as they rallied to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil, after he was detained by ICE agents over the weekend.
Dog tied to tree and abandoned in Rockland County: $5,000 reward offered to find culprit
A Tibetan mastiff was tied to to a tree and abandoned in Harriman State Park and later had to be euthanized. Now, a $5,000 reward is being offered to find who is responsible.
21-year-old man shot, killed in Brooklyn: NYPD
A 21-year-old man was shot in the head and killed outside of an auto body shop in Williamsburg on Tuesday afternoon.