Jessica Formoso

2 weeks ago | fox5ny.com | Jessica Formoso

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. What we know: The collapse occurred during a packed Monday night merengue show at Jet Set, one of the Dominican Republic’s most iconic nightclubs.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jessica Formoso

The BriefAt least 124 people were killed and more than 100 injured when the roof collapsed at Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo during a merengue concert headlined by Rubby Pérez, who also died in the collapse. Jennifer Contreras, a 24-year-old woman from Passaic, New Jersey, was apparently at the club and is still missing. The cause of the collapse remains unknown, and authorities are still in search-and-rescue mode, with investigations expected to begin once recovery efforts conclude.

2 weeks ago | fox5ny.com | Jessica Formoso

Representatives from the TSA, DMV, and Port Authority are reminding New Yorkers of the fast-approaching deadline to obtain a REAL ID. Starting May 7, travelers will need a REAL ID, enhanced ID, or passport to board domestic flights. Officials say demand is high, and appointments at DMV locations may be limited. What we know: The federal REAL ID deadline is May 7. After that date, anyone flying domestically must show either a REAL ID, an enhanced ID, or a valid U.S. passport at airport security.

3 weeks ago | fox5ny.com | Jessica Formoso |Jacob Flanagan

As of today, restaurants across New York City can once again offer outdoor dining in sidewalk and roadway sheds. However, new rules and regulations have restaurant owners saying that they’re struggling to navigate unclear guidelines, with questions still unanswered about alcohol service outdoors. What we know: Outdoor dining has officially resumed across New York City after a winter hiatus.

3 weeks ago | fox5ny.com | Jessica Formoso |Jacob Flanagan

The Interborough Express is a light rail project that would connect Brooklyn and Queens without traveling through Manhattan. On Thursday night, the MTA held the first of several open houses to explain the project to the public. What we know: The MTA held its first open house on Thursday evening to discuss the Interborough Express—known as IBX—a light rail project that would connect Brooklyn and Queens using a 14-mile freight corridor.