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
Continúa espera por un alivio migratorio para indocumentados
Continúa la espera por un alivio migratorio para millones de inmigrantes indocumentados en los Estados Unidos.
NY COVID cases: Gov. Hochul seeks better data on hospitalizations
As confirmed cases rise rapidly, Gov. Kathy Hochul is requiring all hospitals to submit clearer COVID data to distinguish between who is being treated for COVID and who is testing positive while at the hospital for another reason.
Inflation and labor shortage hit Long Island restaurants
U.S. consumer inflation is up 6.8% from 2020 — the highest it's been in nearly 40 years. That has left restaurant owners no choice but to raise their prices.
Violence at and near Staten Island school alarms parents and students
On Monday afternoon, two teens were attacked near Susan Wagner High School on Staten Island. A day later, shots were fired near the school. Parents want to know what is being done about the violence.
Here's where 11,000 Afghan refugees are staying in New Jersey
11,000 Afghan refugees are being temporarily housed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Central New Jersey. 40% of them are children under the age of 14.
COVID infections in children are rising
COVID cases among children remain "extremely high" and are trending upward.
Artist trying to sketch every restaurant in New York City
There are about 24,000 restaurants in New York City. He wants to draw a picture of each of them.
Why do dogs tilt their heads? It's not only about getting treats
A new study published in Animal Cognition suggests that dogs tilt their heads as a way to process "relevant, meaningful stimuli."
Mother, daughter found dead in 'horrific' Yonkers double murder
Police in Yonkers were investigating the "horrific" double murder of a mother and adult daughter who were found stabbed to death inside their home in Yonkers.
Results of pig liver transplant to human 'profound,' surgeon says
In a stunning experiment, surgeons at NYU Langone transplanted a genetically engineered pig kidney to a brain-dead human last month.