Jessica Formoso
Jessica Formoso joined the FOX 5 team as a reporter in August of 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 of 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
Long Island high school vaccinates students, staff
Freeport High School said it was the first school district on Long Island to offer vaccines to students.
NYC mayoral race heats up with less than 6 weeks before primary
The Democratic primary race that will likely decide the next mayor of New York City is getting serious.
Cost to rent a car has skyrocketed
A global microchip shortage has affected car production, leaving car rental parking lots pretty empty. Rising demand means supply is low.
Calls grow for increased police presence in NYC subway
With rising concerns over safety on New York City's subways, the NYPD is now beefing up patrols in the subway system.
4 ex-cops indicted on US civil rights charges in Floyd death
A federal grand jury has indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd’s arrest and death, accusing them of willfully violating the Black man’s constitutional rights as he was restrained face-down on the pavement and gasping for air.
NYC schools eliminate snow days; students will learn remotely
Because of the pandemic, students already missed out on snow days and continued learning virtually. Now New York City is making that change permanent.
De Blasio calls city workers back to offices; some aren't happy
Mayor Bill de Blasio said it is safe for municipal workers to return.
India's COVID-19 crisis: How to help
COVID-19 is overwhelming India's health care system. Hospitals and clinics desperately need oxygen concentrators. Several nonprofits are on the ground to help. Here is how you can help them do their jobs.
Long Island wants its beaches fully open this summer
Under current New York state rules, beaches are capped at 50% capacity. Officials in Nassau County want that cap removed because the risk of COVID-19 transmission outdoors is very low.
Indonesia navy declares lost sub with 53 aboard sunk
Indonesia’s military has declared its missing submarine sunk and cracked open after finding items from the vessel over the past two days.