Jessica Formoso
Jessica Formoso joined the FOX 5 team as a reporter in August 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 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
Upper East Side Legionnaires’ outbreak grows to 60 cases ahead of potential heat wave
A Legionnaires’ disease cluster on the Upper East Side has grown to 60 cases, according to the NYC Health Department’s latest update on Tuesday morning.
Upper East Side Legionnaires’ outbreak jumps to 59 cases ahead of Monday virtual town hall
A Legionnaires’ disease cluster on the Upper East Side has grown to 59 cases, according to the NYC Health Department’s latest update on Monday morning.
Midtown collapse scare: Violations at NYC’s largest office-to-residential conversion
As city engineers work to understand why a massive Midtown redevelopment project suddenly threatened to collapse on Tuesday, attention is rapidly shifting to the building's paperwork.
Communities picking up the pieces after destructive storms hit tri-state area
A powerful storm left a trail of extensive destruction across New Jersey, forcing local officials to declare emergencies, triggering building collapses, and knocking out power to thousands of residents.
Heavy rain, flash floods, power outages bring chaotic Monday commute to NYC area
An intense storm system moving through the Tri-State area has triggered widespread flash flood warnings, downed trees and significant power outages, making for a treacherous Monday morning commute across New York City and surrounding regions.
Unmarked trucks, forklifts spotted outside MSG ahead of rumored Swift-Kelce wedding
Taylor Swift wedding speculation is reaching a fever pitch in New York City on Wednesday morning.
2 dead, 18 injured after coach bus crosses median on Long Island Expressway in Queens
An overnight crash involving a coach bus and multiple passenger vehicles on the Long Island Expressway (LIE) has left two people dead and several others hospitalized.
Clive Davis funeral: Music world gathers in Manhattan to say goodbye to industry legend
Manhattan is preparing for a star-studded and emotional morning as the music industry gathers to pay their final respects to legendary executive Clive Davis.
World Cup gridlock: NJ transit restrictions, NYC street closures ahead of NJ match
With the third World Cup match taking place at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Monday night, the evening rush hour is expected to be a major headache for commuters.
Over 1 million fans expected to line streets during historic Knicks parade on Thursday
At least 1 million fans are expected to descend on Lower Manhattan on Thursday morning for a historic ticker-tape parade to celebrate the Knicks' NBA Championship title.