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
Daniel Penny Trial Day 3: 911 call played in court as witnesses describe tense moments
In Day 3 of Daniel Penny’s manslaughter trial, jurors heard a 911 call from a subway passenger describing the tense moments before Penny allegedly put Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold on a crowded NYC subway train.
Brooklyn 8th grader’s letter wins extra day off for NYC schools
That sound you hear might be school kids all across New York City cheering, after Brooklyn eighth grader Isaac Regnier convinced NYC Mayor Eric Adams to grant an extra day off for all NYC public school students right before Christmas.
Here's how many weapons the NYC subway scanner pilot program found
The evolved weapon scanners pilot program to detect weapons in at least 20 subway stations across the city finally came to an end, and critics are calling it a colossal failure.
Protests over NYC crackdown on Queens sex workers, street vendors
Protesters gathered in Corona in Queens on Tuesday to demand an end to "Operation Restore Roosevelt," a policing campaign targeting illegal sex work and unlicensed street vendors.
How NYC’s iconic street signs are made: An inside look at the DOT facility
FOX 5 NY got an exclusive look inside a giant warehouse in Maspeth, Queens where there are thousands of sheets of aluminum ready to be transformed into the next DOT sign.
Suspect who stabbed MTA conductor in court as transit workers demand action
New York City transit workers packed a Manhattan courtroom on Friday to show their support for conductor who was stabbed multiple times when he asked a man to get off of his train, and to demand the MTA take action and increase security for workers.
Dozens of NY soldiers, airmen deploy to Florida for Hurricane Milton aid
Dozens of New York National Guard soldiers and airmen are heading to Florida to assist the Florida National Guard ahead of Hurricane Milton's potentially devastating destruction.
Masked man with rifle attempts to rob Queens bakery
Police say a man with a blue bandanna over his face, barged into the store on Jamaica Avenue demanding money pointing a rifle.
Port strike: NY mom-and-pop shops fear empty shelves, surging costs
The massive port workers' strike has entered its second day, with 45,000 workers along the East and Gulf Coasts off the job. Local business owners say they are feeling the pressure as supply chain disruptions cause produce prices to soar.
New York's fall foliage is here: AAA's guide to planning your next getaway
With just a few days into fall, AAA says now is the perfect time to plan your next road trip up north. Here's some tips from the AAA.