New York, NY, July 20, 2026 —

A notable shift has occurred within the newsroom of WABC-TV’s ‘Eyewitness News’ in New York, as a reporter who has been a familiar face on the program for an extended period has recently left the station.

The departure marks a significant change for the long-running local news broadcast, which is known for its established team of journalists delivering reports to the New York metropolitan area. The specific details regarding the reporter’s tenure or the circumstances of their departure were not immediately available.

WABC-TV, a flagship station for ABC News, has a long history of providing local news coverage. ‘Eyewitness News’ has been a prominent program on the station’s schedule for decades, covering a wide range of stories from local politics and community events to breaking news and human interest pieces.

The station has not provided further information regarding the identity of the departing reporter or any plans to fill the vacancy. The composition of reporting teams in local television news is subject to change, often reflecting career advancements, new opportunities, or shifts in station strategy.

Reporters who have spent many years with a station often develop a strong connection with the audience, becoming trusted sources of information. The exit of such a figure can be a significant event for both the news organization and its viewers.

Further details about this change in the ‘Eyewitness News’ reporting team are expected to emerge as the station continues its coverage.



Story summarized from the original created by Ariel Zilber on nypost.com, see more information here.

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