Adeja Shivonne
Adeja Shivonne is Digital Content Creator with FOX5NY.com, where she covers breaking and featured news stories in New York City and the surrounding communities in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Shivonne comes to WNYW from CNN where she spent most of her career as an anchor producer, writer and associate producer in New York, Atlanta and Washington D.C. She's covered live programming during the tragic death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, the Jan. 6 United States Capitol attack, and the Uvalde school massacre.
Shivonne has a bachelor's and a master's degree from the University of Massachusetts. As a student correspondent for the University, she reported live from the Presidential Inauguration of Donald J. Trump and the 2016 Democratic National Convention. She was also the commencement speaker at her college graduation.
Shivonne was born and raised in New Jersey and is passionate about covering local news for the Tri-State area.
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Shelter in place ordered near Hill Lane in Bridgewater, NJ
It is not immediately clear what prompted the police response, and officials have not released additional details.
NYC schools responds to Canvas cyber attack
A hacking group has reportedly claimed responsibility for both the cyber incident and the outage, and is threatening to release student data, though the extent of any breach remains unclear.
Parts of West Side Highway closed after bus hits cyclist
As of the morning commute, northbound lanes of the West Side Highway were closed at West 40th Street, with traffic being diverted to 10th Avenue, causing significant delays in the area.
Primark set to open in NYC today: What to know
The new location, set in the Penn District at 150 W. 34th St., will officially open its doors at 10 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, music and giveaways for early shoppers.
Hochul's $268B budget breakdown: Child care, taxes, ICE, more
Hochul announced the framework of a deal Thursday, but acknowledged that some of the most significant elements are still being worked out.
Ken Griffin, Mayor Mamdani clash over NYC tax proposal
The dispute was sparked after Mamdani posted a video outside Griffin’s $238 million Midtown penthouse, voicing support for a proposed "pied-à-terre" tax on high-value second homes.
Woman accused of posing as NYC high school student for weeks
Kacy Claassen enrolled at Westchester Square Academy in the Bronx on April 13, claiming to be a 16-year-old student named Shamara Rashad, according to a criminal complaint filed by a New York City police officer.
Measles case confirmed in Nassau County child under 5
The Nassau County Department of Health said the case involves an unvaccinated child under 5-years-old. Officials confirmed it is the first reported measles case in the county since 2024.
NJ Transit riders face delays during Tuesday commute
The disruptions come just a day after PATH fares increased and weeks before the region is set to host the FIFA World Cup, raising concerns about added strain on transit systems.
Belleville schools shut Tuesday after emergency services guidance
Officials cited “recent developments and updated guidance from emergency services," adding the situation is “continuously evolving."