Richard Giacovas
You can find Richard Giacovas most nights on "The 10 O’Clock News" on FOX 5, where he’s been a reporter since May of 2019.
During his time at FOX 5, Richard has reported on everything from presidential visits to the annual 9/11Tribute in Light at Ground Zero. He also covers the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting ceremony and has led FOX 5’s New Year’s Eve coverage for two consecutive years. Most recently, Richard was on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, reporting on the streets of New Rochelle when the first community-spread case of coronavirus was detected in the city.
Richard loves telling local, human interest stories in Westchester County to the FOX 5 audience. Prior to FOX 5, he covered the streets of the Hudson Valley as a reporter for News 12 networks.
Richard is the recipient of two awards in his career, so far, including Westchester’s "40 Under 40 Rising Star Award" and 914 Inc.’s "Westchester Wunderkinds Award."
When he’s not on TV, you can find Richard at the gym or at the beach. He loves trips, especially ones to Disney World. Richard calls Rye home and loves spending time with his girlfriend, Jenna.
The latest from Richard Giacovas
Playland amusement park opening in jeopardy: 'It would be heartbreaking'
With summer fast approaching, the opening of the historic Rye Playland, the 96-year-old amusement park that sits along the Long Island Sound, is in jeopardy.
NY state budget includes cellphone ban for students during school day
As part of the newly passed state budget, Governor Kathy Hochul is implementing a statewide ban on student cellphone use during the entire school day, beginning this fall.
Vietnamese and pizza? Bronx restaurant serves both
The neighbors of a now-retired Bronx pizzeria owner transformed the restaurant to better reflect their culture. VPho & Pizzeria touts two menus, one Italian and one Vietnamese, for its customers.
NJ Transit engineers threaten strike after rejecting labor deal
NJ Transit engineers are threatening to strike by May 16 after rejecting a proposed wage deal. Nearly 90% of union members voted against the agreement, citing low pay compared to neighboring transit agencies.
A look inside NYC’s oldest independent bookstore
Tucked away on East 59th Street, across from Bloomingdale’s, is Argosy Book Store, the oldest independent bookstore in the five boroughs of NYC.
New Regal movie theater opens in The Bronx, ending cinema drought
Regal Concourse on 161st Street in the Bronx has officially opened, transforming the area once known as a movie theater desert into a vibrant hub for film enthusiasts.
Dog tied to tree and abandoned in Rockland County: $5,000 reward offered to find culprit
A Tibetan mastiff was tied to to a tree and abandoned in Harriman State Park and later had to be euthanized. Now, a $5,000 reward is being offered to find who is responsible.
Egg inflation hits bed and breakfast businesses, but this upstate inn hatches a plan
For the bed and breakfast business, eggs are an essential component of the meal. After owners of one inn in upstate New York found themselves scrambling to keep serving guests during this egg inflation crisis, they believe now they have cracked the code.
Bronx girls’ Catholic School to close after 80 years: 'This is silencing young women'
Students and parents are reeling after Preston High School, a beloved all-girls Catholic school in the Throggs Neck section of the Bronx, announced it will be closing in June after nearly 80 years.
Massive Bronx fire destroys Buddhist temple, 2 dead: FDNY
Two people have died, and a Buddhist temple has been destroyed after a massive fire broke out in the Bronx on Wednesday, the FDNY said.