Jodi Goldberg

2 weeks ago | fox5ny.com | Jodi Goldberg

A Long Island teenager has created a revolutionary calorie-tracking app powered by artificial intelligence that is bringing in millions of dollars. But despite his impressive achievements, he has been denied admission to most Ivy League schools. What we know: Zach Yadegari, now 18, has been a coding prodigy since the age of 7. "I would binge-watch YouTube videos," said Zach Yadegari, CEO of Cal AI. At 16, he sold his first website to an international gaming company for a six-figure sum.

2 weeks ago | fox5ny.com | Jodi Goldberg

In an exclusive interview, former U.S. Representative George Santos spoke to FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg, his first public comments after being sentenced to over seven years in prison for wire fraud and identity theft. Santos expressed remorse for his actions but "will never be remorseful of his "First Amendment rights." He also said he believes the sentence was politically motivated and plans to explore options for a possible pardon or clemency. What we know: Disgraced former U.S. Rep.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jodi Goldberg

The BriefGeorge Santos, sentenced to over seven years in prison for fraud and identity theft, called the verdict "overkill" and said he plans to seek clemency. In an exclusive interview, Santos said he believed the judge entered court with her mind made up and described the process as unfair and politically motivated. With three months before he must report to prison, Santos said he will focus on earning income, paying restitution, and preparing for his departure from family.

3 weeks ago | fox5ny.com | Jodi Goldberg

For nearly three decades, we knew her as "Peaches." But now, Nassau County police have identified her as Tanya Denise Jackson, and her daughter (Baby Doe) as Tatiana Dykes, in a case long associated with the Gilgo Beach murders. What we know: Nassau County police made the announcement at a press conference on Wednesday morning, where they discussed the 1997 cold case. Tanya was a 26-year-old single mom and U.S. army veteran who was possibly employed at a doctor’s office while living in Brooklyn.

3 weeks ago | fox5ny.com | Jodi Goldberg

The Massapequa School District on Long Island is now receiving support from President Donald Trump in its ongoing fight to keep its "Chiefs" mascot, despite a New York State Education Department ban on Native American-inspired names and logos.