Richard Giacovas
Fox5NY
New York, NY, United States
Contact Richard
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Richard:
Yonkers police crack down on smoke shops selling marijuana without license
Yonkers police have confiscated more than $30,000 worth of illegal cannabis products since last September. → Read More
How did four Americans get kidnapped in Mexico?
Mexican officials believe the cartel may have kidnapped the Americans in a brazen daylight attack by mistake. → Read More
The historic Astoria pool closed for $19 million renovation
The Astoria Queens pool is undergoing a $19M renovation here's what that means for you → Read More
Negotiations drag on as NYC hospitals brace for nurses strike
Close to 9,000 nurses at several major NYC hospitals are still preparing to go on strike on January 9. → Read More
Brooklyn librarians offer banned books to children
"When I work with kids, it worries me that they don’t have access to freedom to read books." → Read More
Daylight Saving Time: Get ready to 'Fall back,' but could it be the last time?
Sunday could be the last time we "fall back" if legislation is approved to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. → Read More
Westchester store picks up pieces after Ida
The remnants of Hurricane Ida brought 8 feet of floodwaters into the basement of Claire Hassi's store. → Read More
Children to start getting COVID vaccine
Children as young as 12 now have the opportunity to get the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine shot. → Read More
Tick populations on the rise across the tri-state
Experts say we could be overrun by a tick invasion this summer. → Read More
Your pets can have allergies too
With pollen coating cars and fields everywhere these days, your pooch could be suffering just as much as you are. → Read More
Local store stocks exotic snacks from around the world
People will pay $15 for Doritos or $8 for a Kit Kat bar at one local store. → Read More
Derek Chauvin verdict: Many welcome accountability but demand broader justice
Hundreds of people gathered outside Barclays Center in Brooklyn in solidarity to remember Floyd. → Read More
Blythedale Children’s Hospital teaches students throughout pandemic
Michael Uyaguari, 12, attends year-round in-person school at Blythedale Children’s Hospital in Valhalla. → Read More
Omayra Andino becomes first woman, person of color to be Tuckahoe mayor
Omayra Andino was sworn in this week as the first female, Black, and Hispanic mayor of the village. → Read More
Protesters call for Cuomo's impeachment at Midtown rally
A rally was held outside Governor Andrew Cuomo's Midtown office, demanding he be impeached. → Read More
Get ready: Cicada swarm 'Brood X' expected to emerge this summer
Billions of cicadas are now just weeks away from bursting from the soil. → Read More
Firefighters rescue dog that fell through ice
A 60-plus-pound husky was trapped in an icy body of water on a golf course. → Read More
What you need to know to navigate Medicare open enrollment
Seniors across the nation have the chance to enroll or change their Medicare coverage for 2021, but with the process moving online, it may be more challenging this year. → Read More
App aims to reduce food waste in NYC
A new app is aiming to help stop food waste in New York City. → Read More
Young New Yorkers eager to vote as they fight through health challenges
Two teenagers who have overcome multiple challenges in their personal life are now making it a point to exercise their civic duty and make a difference. → Read More