Mark Prussin
Mark Prussin joined the FOX 5 New York team as a Digital Content Creator in 2026. He has been covering breaking news, sports, politics and trending stories in New York City and the Tri-State Area for over 10 years.
Previously, Mark covered local news at CBS New York for over seven years, following time at WFSB-TV and News 12 Connecticut. He also covered college sports while based in North Carolina.
Mark, a Connecticut native, holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Hofstra University.
The latest from Mark Prussin
NYPD shoots, kills knife-wielding man on Brooklyn Bridge after bomb threat
The NYPD shot and killed a man who climbed on the beams of the Brooklyn Bridge and said he had a bomb Friday morning, officials said.
Jesus Acosta indicted on all charges in deadly Bronx bodega shooting
A Bronx grand jury indicted Jesus Acosta on all charges following his arrest in connection with a fatal bodega shooting.
NYC announces $1 million for 9/11 Memorial & Museum field trips
New York City will invest $1 million in the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to expand access for students and help them learn about the terror attacks.
American Airlines flight aborts takeoff at LaGuardia due to reported bird strike, FAA says
An American Airlines flight aborted takeoff at LaGuardia Airport after a reported bird strike, leading to a brief ground stop, the FAA said.
Shocking video shows man throwing crib filled with trash at 90-year-old in Brooklyn
Surveillance video shows an elderly woman crossing Brighton Beach Avenue when a man darts in front of her and hurls a crib filled with trash at her.
Rain, scattered storms target NYC area on muggy Thursday
It will be warm, muggy and wet Thursday in the New York City area with isolated rain and thunderstorms possible throughout the day.
New York City to ban AI for middle, elementary school students under new policy
New York City unveiled sweeping new tech restrictions on roughly 600,000 middle and elementary school students this year.
New FDNY report shines light on 9/11's long-term health effects
The FDNY laid out the findings of the new report on 9/11's long-term health effects on firefighters.
Bank of America vice president killed in Times Square stabbing spree, NYPD says
Erin Piacenti, a 32-year-old Bank of America executive from New Jersey, has been identified as the woman killed in a stabbing spree in Times Square, the NYPD said.
NYC unveils new Legionnaires' disease strategy after 11 died in Upper East Side outbreak
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said New York City is changing how it tests for and prevents Legionnaires' disease after deadly outbreaks on the Upper East Side and in Central Harlem.