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 currently resides in Port Chester, New York.
The latest from Jennifer Williams
Coach Lisa Willis breaks barriers with Westchester Knicks
Lisa Willis is the first woman to serve as a coach in the 73-year history of the New York Knicks organization. She is an assistant coach for the Westchester Knicks, an NBA G-League club.
English football fever heats up Manhattan on Boxing Day
English Premier League football fever is burning in New York City -- especially on Boxing Day.
Rise in kids with nearsightedness could be linked to screen time
Studies show that children who spend more time indoors have a higher risk of having myopia.
Leftover fabric finds a new use instead of ending up in landfill
Designers such as Marc Jacobs, Oscar De La Renta, Express, J. Crew and others produce hundreds of thousands of pounds of fabric that normally just gets dumped in a landfill. But a New York City nonprofit has found a way to take that unwanted fabric and give it new life.
Cop moved by teen's death building skate park
Inspired by a tragedy that hit close to home—one Westchester police officer is serving his community in a very personal way.
NJ animal hospital has neonatal unit for kittens
Sometimes, even the smallest of our furry friends can need emergency treatment. That is why you can find an intensive care united dedicated to saving the lives of kittens inside the St. Hubert’s Animal Center in Madison, New Jersey.
NYC lowers West Side Highway speed limit
On Thursday, New York City and the State of New York announced that the speed limit along the West Side Highway would be lowered from 35 to 30 miles per hour in order to create a safer roadway.
Patrons hope Neir's Tavern in Queens sees 200th anniversary and beyond
Neir's Tavern is the most famous bar you've never heard of. But if you're from Woodhaven, Queens, then you, your parents, your grandparents, and your great-great-grandparents have probably shared a pint there at some point.