Jessica Formoso
Jessica Formoso joined the FOX 5 team as a reporter in August 2015.
Prior to FOX 5, Jessica was a general assignment bilingual reporter for News 12 networks, including News 12 En Español.
Jessica has covered Hurricane Irene, Superstorm Sandy, and the Ebola outbreak in New York. She has also reported on the surge of unaccompanied children crossing the border and migrating to our area.
In May 2013, she received the Garden State Journalists' "Best TV-General News" award for her story, "Mexican Red Cross Helps Sandy Victims."
She is a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
Jessica lives on Long Island and is a graduate of Hofstra University, where she majored in broadcast journalism and minored in economics.
In her free time, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family and friends, working out, shopping, and dancing.
The latest from Jessica Formoso
Queens residents, officials demand pause to e-scooter program
City officials and residents are asking for a pause to be put on an e-scooter share program that rolled out in southeastern Queens earlier this year, saying that the scooters are endangering seniors and pedestrians.
Suffolk police seizes largest fentanyl bust in county history
Suffolk County officials have made the largest fentanyl bust in county history, seizing more than seven kilos of the deadly drug—enough to kill every resident of Long Island.
FDNY shuts down NYC haunted house, calling it a 'death trap'
The attraction has been shut down by the FDNY and the Department of Buildings, citing a number of violations. A real-life horror is how the authorities describe it.
NYPD seeking suspects behind citywide ATM theft spree
The NYPD is asking for the public's help in identifying suspects involved in a string of ATM thefts across Brooklyn and Manhattan. The group has targeted over 20 businesses, including bodegas and pizzerias, since June, ripping out ATMs filled with cash.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams attends church in Queens day after arraignment
Just 24 hours after NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges, he visited a church in Queens.
Trump rally on Long Island: Security preparations underway
Security preparations are underway for former president Donald Trump’s rally Wednesday night.
Long Island Haitian community fears for their safety after Trump's false commentary
A Haitian community on Long Island says they fear for their safety after former President Trump made false comments during the debate.
NYC pizzerias replace celebrity photos with 9/11 first responders to honor heroes
In honor of 9/11, several New York City pizzerias are replacing photos of celebrities who have visited with ones of the first responders still dealing with Sept 11. related illnesses.
No-tip restaurants in NYC: How a Japanese ramen spot is doing
Leaving a tip at the end of a meal is a routine part of going out to eat in New York City, but there are some restaurants that are bucking the trend and implementing a no-tip policy.
TikTok 'Kiddie backpack' trend sweeping high schools with nostalgia
The so-called "kiddie backpack" trend sees high school seniors rocking backpacks with the same characters they adored as children, like Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob, and Spider-Man.