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.
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NYPD manhunt after deadly shooting at Midtown Manhattan subway station
Police are searching for a masked suspect after a fatal shooting on a Midtown Manhattan subway platform during an argument. Here's what we know.
Queens mother charged with murdering 5-year-old daughter in South Richmond Hill, NYPD says
Francis Cabello, 32, was arrested and charged with murdering her 5-year-old daughter Fabiana after police found the girl unconscious and bleeding at their home in South Richmond Hill, the NYPD said.
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for parts of NYC, Long Island | Weather latest
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for parts of New York and New Jersey, including New York City and Long Island.
2 people hurt after car crashes into Queens pizzeria, FDNY says
Two people are injured after a car crashed into a pizzeria on Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach, Queens, the FDNY said.
Mother confessed to 911 operator that she killed her 5-year-old daughter, police sources say
A 5-year-old girl is dead after police responded to a 911 call about an assault at a home in South Richmond Hill, Queens. Sources said the child's mother told the 911 operator she killed her daughter.
Former Knicks star Amar'e Stoudemire becomes police officer in Florida
Former NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire is becoming a police officer in Florida, joining the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department after graduating from Miami Dade College's law enforcement training academy.
Hochul, Blakeman clash in debate on Trump, immigration, Cornell investigation, and more
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman wasted no time going on the attack in their one and only debate before Election Day.
12-year-old girl hit in Bronx park shooting; No arrests, NYPD says
A 12-year-old girl is recovering after being shot multiple times at the Pearly Gates Park in the Bronx. Police sources say she was not the intended target and no arrests have been made.
Man shot by ICE in NYC has bullet lodged in neck, urgently needs surgery, lawyers say
Oscar Belgal, the man shot by ICE agents during an operation in New York City, is enduring "deplorable conditions" in federal jail and needs surgery, his legal team says.
Man fatally beaten outside adult entertainment store in Chelsea, suspect arrested, NYPD says
A suspect is in custody after a man was allegedly beaten to death outside an adult entertainment store in a late-night attack in Manhattan, the NYPD said.