Jennifer Williams
Jennifer Williams is a sports reporter for FOX 5 News.
Her experience includes ESPN, Sports Illustrated and NBC Sports Washington.
Her career has taken her everywhere from Havana, Cuba to Wimbledon, England and she's had the opportunity to interview icons such as Pele and Billie Jean King.
She also had the opportunity to cover Super Bowl XLVIII in New York and the All-Star Game at Citi Field during her time as the Sports Director for Verizon FiOS 1.
A former college athlete, Jennifer received her B.S. in Political Science from Trinity College and her Masters in Interactive Communications from Quinnipiac University.
When Jennifer is not mourning the loss of her beloved Hartford Whalers, you can find her running or checking out a new restaurant. She also volunteers at BestFriends.org and works to promote the game of tennis in underserved communities.
She lives in New York City.
The latest from Jennifer Williams
NJ teen starts first-ever high school cricket club in state
Monroe Township High School Senior Abeer Khan created the first-ever Cricket club in New Jersey.
Newly-proposed solution to NYC's rat problem leaves restaurants concerned
A proposed rule to require businesses that create food waste to put their trash in bins is drawing concerns from the restaurant industry.
Memorial in Brooklyn remember the lives lost to COVID
According to numbers compiled by New York City, more than 45,000 residents have died from COVID since February 2020.
Dating later in life: How to make connections while also staying safe from scammers
There are a lot of options for those hitting the dating scene later in life and a lot of older singles are meeting online.
NYPD and FDNY Battle of the Badges feature female fighters for the first time
The sold-out event showcased the 'FDNY Bravest Boxing' team against the 'NYPD Finest boxing,'
Giant pizza bagels in Queens go viral
"There’s no state in the union that has better bagels or pizza than New York," says the owner of Utopia Bagels, which sells the popular hybrid creation.
Pickleball courts coming to Wollman Rink in Central Park
Pickleball is coming to the Big Apple! Here's what you need to know.
Sunnyside Restaurant Week hits the streets in Queens
This year is the 11th edition of Sunnyside Restaurant Week, with participating restaurants serving up a three-course dinner menu for $35.
Vinyl outsells CDs for the fist time in 35 years
Vinyl record sales have actually been on the rise for 16 straight years—with an extra bump in demand during the pandemic.
Legendary college basketball coach Rick Pitino on the Iona Gaels' run to the 2023 NCAA Tournament
Jennifer Williams caught up with legendary coach Rick Pitino, who has now led the Gaels to the big dance twice in his three years so far at the helm.