Summary
Ernie Anastos, a well-known news anchor from New York, passed away at the age of 82 due to pneumonia. He was a prominent figure in local television news, anchoring at New York's major stations over a 40-year career. Anastos won many awards for his work, including more than 30 Emmys and an Edward R. Murrow Award.
Key Facts
- Ernie Anastos died from pneumonia at Northern Westchester Hospital.
- He anchored at WABC/7, WCBS/2, WWOR/9, and WNYW/5 over five decades.
- Anastos was the only anchor to lead the evening news at all three of New York’s major stations: ABC 7, CBS 2, and Fox 5.
- He covered major events, including the September 11 attacks and the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Anastos was the first Greek American news anchor in the United States.
- He won more than 30 Emmys and the Edward R. Murrow Award for excellence in writing.
- Anastos left TV news in 2019 to attend Harvard Business School and hosted the radio show Positively America.
- Tributes from colleagues highlight his trusted reputation and commitment to truth in journalism.
