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
Watch the full 2025 'Tower of Heroes' special
“Tower Of Heroes" shares the inspirational stories behind the annual Tunnel To Towers Tower Climb New York City, which will challenge climbers to scale 104 stories to the observatory at the top of One World Trade Center.
Driver of stolen vehicle fatally shot by NYPD after nearly hitting officer
A suspect was killed after a police chase on Tuesday evening ended in an officer-involved shooting in Brooklyn, the NYPD said.
Federal memo leaked in court filing admits weak legal strategy in NYC congestion pricing case
The 11-page document calls the legal arguments against congestion pricing “very unlikely" to succeed and admits the litigation poses a “considerable risk."
Rubby Pérez among 124 killed in Dominican nightclub collapse; New Jersey woman still missing
A young woman from New Jersey and legendary merengue artist Rubby Pérez are among at least 124 people that were killed with more than another 100 injured following a roof collapse at an iconic nightclub in the Dominican Republic.
Travelers urged to get REAL ID ahead of May 7 deadline
The clock is ticking for travelers. Starting May 7, anyone flying domestically must present a REAL ID, enhanced ID, or passport at TSA checkpoints. Officials are reminding Americans what they need to do to get their REAL ID.
Outdoor dining returns to NYC, but confusion and red tape remains
Outdoor dining is officially back in New York City, but with a new set of seasonal rules and plenty of confusion. Restaurant owners say the updated program—requiring permits and liquor license alterations—is expensive and unclear.
Queens residents get first look at MTA’s Interborough Express plan
The MTA held an open house in Queens, where residents got a closer look at the plan to transform a 14-mile stretch of underused freight track—from Bay Ridge to Jackson Heights—into a new commuter lifeline.
Columbia University agrees to comply with Trump administration's demands in fight over federal funding
Columbia University has agreed to comply with a list of demands from the Trump administration in order to regain access to $400 million in federal funding.
Measles case confirmed on Long Island, 12 potential exposures identified
Health officials are investigating a measles case on Long Island after an infant too young for vaccination was treated at Cohen Children’s Medical Center earlier this month.
Little NY boy loses mom, battles cancer in same year: How to help Hudson Swift
A little boy from Long Island lost his mother and was diagnosed with cancer in the same year. Now, the community is coming together to help 3-year-old Hudson and his dad.