Jennifer Williams

New York

Sports Reporter at WNYW-TV (New York, NY)

Sports reporter @FOX5NY, plus New York culture. Always chasin' content. Still Jenny from the Block... ⚾️Pitches: [email protected]

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New device lets blind fans feel the action during Nets games at Barclays

1 month ago | fox5ny.com | Jennifer Williams

The Brooklyn Nets are bringing fans even closer to the action — literally. At Barclays Center, visually impaired fans can now follow the game with their fingertips, thanks to a groundbreaking device called OneCourt. The technology uses real-time haptics and vibrations to show the movement of the ball, letting users feel every pass, dribble, and shot as it happens. "It's incredible. The atmosphere is amazing," said Bryan Velazquez, a longtime sports fan who was born blind.
New device lets blind fans feel the action during Nets games at Barclays

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Jennifer Williams

The BriefAt Barclays Center, visually impaired fans can now follow the game with their fingertips, thanks to a groundbreaking device called OneCourt. The technology uses real-time haptics and vibrations to show the movement of the ball, letting users feel every pass, dribble, and shot as it happens. The devices are offered free of charge to fans attending games. BROOKLYN - The Brooklyn Nets are bringing fans even closer to the action — literally.
WNBA's NY Liberty announce $80M practice facility coming to Brooklyn

2 months ago | fox5ny.com | Jennifer Williams

The New York Liberty, reigning WNBA champions, are making a significant investment in women's sports with the announcement of a new $80 million practice facility in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. This initiative aims to elevate the women's game and foster community engagement. Rendering of the planned New York Liberty practice facility What we know: The Liberty's ownership group is fully funding the construction of a 75,000-square-foot facility overlooking the Manhattan skyline.
Ardsley girls basketball team one win away from historic state title

2 months ago | fox5ny.com | Jennifer Williams

The Ardsley High School girls basketball team is making history with their first-ever appearance in the New York State Final Four. After defeating Williamsville South, they are now one win away from securing the school’s first state championship. What we know: Ardsley High School’s girls basketball team advanced to the New York State Class A championship game after defeating Williamsville South, 47-35.
Baruch’s Dylan Minnick inspires young athletes at CUNY championship match

Mar 2, 2025 | fox5ny.com | Jennifer Williams

Young basketball fans witnessed championship action as Baruch hosted John Jay in a battle for the CUNY title on Friday night in Chelsea. The Bearcats attracted a younger crowd as the next generation of ballers came out to support Captain Dylan Minnick, who they know as "Coach Dylan", through the Steady Buckets program. About the Steady Buckets program The backstory: Steady Buckets runs coaching clinics 7-days a week free of charge for kids throughout the city.
Bronx quarterback makes history as NFL Latino Youth Honors finalist

Feb 13, 2025 | fox5ny.com | Jennifer Williams

A female quarterback in the Bronx is changing the game. Cecilia "CeCe" Beauchamp, a senior at Bronx High School of Science, has been named one of 8 finalists for the NFL's Latino Youth Honors Program. "Getting this amazing award for who I am, both as a Puerto Rican woman and as an athlete, and those two things are so important to my identity," Beauchamp said. Who is CeCe? The backstory: CeCe has been the captain of the flag football team since she was a freshman.
Bronx quarterback makes history as NFL Latino Youth Honors finalist

Feb 13, 2025 | sports.yahoo.com | Jennifer Williams

The BriefA high school quarterback in the Bronx has been named one of 8 finalists for the NFL's Latino Youth Honors Program. Cecilia "CeCe" Beauchamp has been the captain of the flag football team since she was a freshman. Beauchamp's coach nominated her for the award, and she will represent the AFC East on behalf of the Jets. BRONX - A female quarterback in the Bronx is changing the game.
Bronx high school student shines light on 'overlooked New Yorkers'

Jan 16, 2025 | fox5ny.com | Jennifer Williams

A Bronx high school student has been highlighting the impact of essential workers being overlooked. The impact of essential workers Why you should care: High school student, Bea Sireci, a junior from the Bronx high school of science, recently wrote an article for her school paper "The Science Survey" highlighting how essential workers can be overlooked, but keep New York running. In her article, Sireci profiled workers in her neighborhood of Yorkville.
Bronx high school student shines light on 'overlooked New Yorkers'

Jan 16, 2025 | yahoo.com | Jennifer Williams

The BriefStudent Bea Sireci, a junior from the Bronx high school of science, has been highlighting how essential workers in her area are often overlooked. In her article, Sireci profiled workers in her neighborhood of Yorkville. "We really need to recognize these people and see them as more dimensional than just like the server giving you a bagel," Sireci said. BRONX - A Bronx high school student has been highlighting the impact of essential workers being overlooked.
Students compete in new reality cooking show 'Newark Chops'

Jan 11, 2025 | fox5ny.com | Jennifer Williams

Students at Newark Vocational High School are the stars of the new reality series ‘Newark Chops,’ blending their passion for cooking with teamwork and creativity. The series, produced by Newark Public Schools, showcases the Culinary Arts Academy and provides students with real-world experience in the kitchen. The backstory: The show prepares students for the competitive restaurant industry, which employs hundreds of thousands in the New York area.