Lissette Nuñez
Lissette Nuñez joined the FOX 5 team in March of 2021.
Nuñez comes to WNYW from Hartford, CT where she worked at WTIC-TV. In Connecticut she reported on the disappearance of New Canaan mother Jennifer Dulos. The case garnered national attention.
During one of her reports, Nuñez is seen running after and demanding answers from Fotis Dulos, the estranged husband accused of murder.
Nuñez attended Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and began her journalism career at WMDT- TV in Salisbury, Maryland.
She covered the deadly prison riot at James T. Vaugh Correctional Center. Nunez won two Associated Press awards for her reporting.
She is a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
Nuñez was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago and is proud of her Mexican roots. She is fluent in Spanish.
During her downtime, she enjoys baking, going on runs, and taking spin classes.
The latest from Lissette Nuñez
New Omicron variant XBB.1.5 rapidly spreading across NYC region
A new, 'more transmissible' variant of Omicron, known as XBB.1.5 is rapidly spreading, with experts worried that it could create a surge of breakthrough infections and re-infections.
NJ Rep. Gottheimer takes new aim at NYC congestion pricing plan
Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey is fighting New York City's proposed congestion pricing plan by introducing legislation to withhold money from the MTA if they move forward with the plan.
La Jara Band is made up of members of the NYPD
The band is made up of all members of the NYPD.
NYC schools to enroll 1,000 migrant children
City leaders say they are expecting a huge influx of migrant children who arrived from Texas when the new school year begins, and have prepared a plan to welcome them.
More migrants arrive, straining NYC services
Two more buses carrying migrants from Texas pulled into Port Authority Bus Terminal on Friday, adding to the recent influx of asylum-seekers needing help in New York.
NYC rents shoot up, pushing out tenants who signed pandemic deals
New York City's pandemic rent deals initially sounded like a good idea for many. But as the deals expire, many renters are being priced out of their apartments.
Simulator, training scenarios show split-second use-of-force decisions made by police
Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives took FOX 5 NY through a use of force media training in the Bronx on Wednesday.
Neighborhood parking rule change frustrates car owners
Lower East Side resident Michael Steward says he got a surprise $115 ticket recently. He said the parking rules changed on Avenue D without notice.
Memorial Day ceremonies in New York
Ceremonies and parades took place across New York City and Long Island to honor those who so bravely gave their lives for the nation.
NYC subway shooting: Wake held for Daniel Enriquez
The family and other loved ones of Daniel Enriquez paid their respects at a wake held in a funeral home in Ozone Park, Queens, on Friday.