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
11-year-old girl hit by school bus in Brooklyn pronounced dead at hospital, NYPD reports
A school bus driver fled the scene after hitting an 11-year-old girl crossing the street in Brooklyn, according to the NYPD.
Special election for Mamdani's old assembly seat today: Who was running?
The Associated Press has projected that Diana Moreno has won the race for Assembly District 36,
NYC mid-winter weather forecast: Were the groundhogs' predictions correct?
Groundhog Day kicked off with some disappointing news from Staten Island Chuck and Punxsutawney Phil, but do they align with our meteorologist's predictions?
Meaning behind a groundhog seeing its shadow
New Yorkers will soon look to an unlikely source for their long-range weather forecast: a groundhog.
How accurate is Groundhog Day? Punxsutawney Phil vs Staten Island Chuck
The most famous of these furry meteorologists is Punxsutawney Phil, but for New Yorkers, the real star of the show is Staten Island Chuck.
Meteorologist predictions for rest of winter in NYC
Should New York City expect six more weeks of winter, or an early spring? FOX 5 NY's chief meteorologist Nick Gregory breaks down what to expect in his 2026 mid-winter weather outlook.
Mamdani managing winter storm, budget issues | Recap of NYC mayor's appearances
Winter storms and budget issues – Mayor Mamdani has had an eventful week, and we're here to break it down for you.
Frigid temps continue for NYC this week; chances for snow decrease
New Yorkers can expect recent frigid temperatures to continue, but the chance for snow seems to be decreasing.
Car slams into Chabad Lubavitch Headquarters in Brooklyn, according to NYPD
A car drove into the side of Chabad Lubavitch Headquarters in Brooklyn, according to NYPD.
Parts of Long Island could see at least 3 inches of snow this weekend
There is the potential for at least 3 inches of snow across portions of New York City and Long Island.