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
Family of Delaney Hall detainee who died is demanding justice
The family of a Delaney Hall detainee is alleging that he died while in the immigration detention center and is demanding justice.
Delaney Hall detainee has allegedly died, Gov. Sherrill and Mayor Baraka say
A Delaney Hall detainee has allegedly died, according to Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.
Body of 10-year-old girl that went missing in Passaic River recovered, mayor says
Passaic Mayor Hector Lora has confirmed that they have recovered the body of the 10-year-old girl that went missing in the river.
NY suing Kalshi for running alleged 'illegal gambling operation'
The state of New York is suing prediction market platform Kalshi for “running an illegal gambling operation."
NYPD seeking man wanted in connection to sexual abuse pattern that impacted 6 victims
A 42-year-old man is being sought by the NYPD in connection to a sexual abuse pattern that involves six victims.
7th person dies in connection to Legionnaires' cluster on UES
A seventh person has died in connection to the Upper East Side cluster of Legionnaires' disease.
Multiple rescue teams search the Passaic River for 2 missing children
Multiple boats are currently searching for two missing children in the Passaic River in an active rescue operation.
NYC auctioning off Knicks 'Champions Way' street sign from parade: How to enter bid
New York City will be auctioning off the “Champions Way" street sign from the Knicks' victory parade. Here's how to put in your bid.
6th person dies in connection to Legionnaires' disease UES cluster, Menin says
A sixth person has died in connection with the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, according to NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin.
Family alleges Queens funeral home cremated 93-year-old who wanted to be buried
A woman in Queens wanted to be buried after she passed away, but her family alleges this funeral home cremated her without their consent.