Briana Scalia
Briana Scalia is a Digital Content Creator with FOX 5 NY, where she covers breaking and featured news stories in New York City and the surrounding communities in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
A Long Island native, Briana comes to FOX 5 from The New York Times, where she spent three years as a news assistant to the National Desk. During her tenure at the Times, she covered a wide range of events, from the 2024 presidential election and the pro-Palestinian campus protests to the Uvalde school shooting. She also contributed to the making of The Daily’s "One Million" episode, which told the stories of those who had lost loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Briana graduated from Fordham University with majors in journalism and political science and a minor in American studies. She also served as The Fordham Ram’s Opinion Editor for four years and Executive Editor for two.
The latest from Briana Scalia
Newark airport ground stop due to 'volume,' has been lifted FAA reports
The ground stop at Newark Liberty International Airport due to "volume" has been lifted.
One-third of NYC's EMTs and paramedics 'projected to quit' this year
The president of EMS Local 2507 said that over one third of the city's emergency medical technicians and paramedics could leave this year.
Lincoln Tunnel to NY no longer delayed after earlier vehicle fire
The Lincoln Tunnel to New York is no longer delayed.
NJ Transit lines face up to 60-minute delays after train hits man
Several NJ Transit lines are facing up to an hour-long delay after a train hit a man.
Judge orders deportation of NYC Council employee detained by ICE
A federal immigration judge has ordered the deportation of a New York City Council employee, according to the council's speaker.
Bronx student from Venezuela released from ICE detention after 10 months
Dylan Contreras, a Bronx student from Venezuela, has been released from ICE detention.
NYC will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists, e-bike riders
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders.
NY Democratic Party launches ad campaign attacking Blakeman
The New York State Democratic Party is launching a seven-figure ad campaign going after Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
Ulta on Upper East Side sued after allegedly refusing service to 2 black patrons
An Ulta in the Upper East Side is being sued for racial discrimination after employees allegedly told black patrons they weren't “comfortable" styling their hair.
Mamdani wants NYC to stop funding Adams' defense in lawsuit against him
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is moving to stop the city's representation of former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault lawsuit.