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.
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Mamdani announces 600 free tickets to Knicks City Hall ceremony: How to enter
Mayor Zohran Mamdani revealed that 600 tickets for the ceremony celebrating the Knicks will be given away for free. Here's how to enter the lottery.
Timeline for Knicks championship parade
The Knicks' victory parade is days away – here's a breakdown of what to expect the day of.
NYC legislation would require each borough to have 5 city-owned grocery stores
This bill would require each borough to establish at least five city-owned grocery stores if it passes.
NYC kids pleading with Mamdani to get day off from school for Knicks parade
City kids will have to celebrate the Knicks' historic win from afar, after Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced school and regents exams will not be canceled this Thursday.
Knicks to have NYC ticker-tape parade on Thursday: Details
The New York Knicks will have a ticker-tape parade on Thursday in New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced.
Knicks watch party outside of MSG not happening, Mamdani says
The watch party outside of Madison Square Garden for Game 4 of the NBA finals is not happening, according to Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
NYPD release security plan for Game 4 of NBA finals: Watch party, screening zones
The NYPD have announced an extensive security plan for Game 4 of the NBA finals, including a ticketed watch party outside of Madison Square Garden.
Knicks vs Spurs Game 2: NYC watch parties, bar takeover locations and more
Tonight is Knicks vs Spurs from San Antonio in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Here are some ways for fans in NYC to enjoy the game with others.
Where, how to watch Knicks Game 2 in NYC: Watch parties, bars
The next Madison Square Garden watch party for the Knicks has sold out. Here are some alternative ways for fans to enjoy the game with others.
Truck deliveries in Midtown will be restricted on World Cup match days
Truck deliveries in Midtown will be restricted in the hours leading up to, during and after World Cup matches, according to Mayor Mamdani.