NYS Emmy Nomination – Best Evening Newscast, Medium Markets – CBS6 Albany (2025)
https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/pine-hill-neighbors-shocked-by-officer-involved-shooting-in-albany
Recognized for “Journalism that Drives Impact” for coverage of an officer ambushed during a routine traffic stop turned chase.
Delivered on-scene reporting and captured the community’s real-time reactions, providing context and answering viewers’ most pressing questions.
Aired April 2024.
NYS Broadcasters Association – Excellence in Broadcasting Award (2023)
https://www.nysbroadcasters.org/2023-award-recipients
Outstanding Spot News Reporting for breaking news coverage in Saranac Lake, NY, involving a police officer-involved shooting.
Delivered on-site live reporting, including witness and community perspectives, while working under tight deadlines and long travel constraints.
Award recognized speed, accuracy, and impact in spot news coverage, highlighting reporting fundamentals and audience-focused storytelling.
Sports: High Profile Viral Interview – Former Knicks Guard Donte DiVincenzo (2024)
- Conducted an exclusive one-on-one interview with New York Knicks shooting guard Donte DiVincenzo during his appearance at Dick’s House of Sport in Latham.
- Story featured both the player interview and fan reactions from Upstate Knicks supporters, capturing the passion of New York’s fanbase beyond the city.
- Coverage gained viral traction across Knicks fan pages, including reposts by New York Basketball X (120K+ views) and Knicksmuse (65K+ views).
- Demonstrated ability to produce engaging, shareable sports content that connects professional athletes with passionate local audiences.
Digital Impact: KnicksFanTV Collaboration Boosts CBS6 Albany Visibility in NYC Market (2025)
During the Knicks offseason, I initiated and facilitated a collaboration between CBS6 Albany and KnicksFanTV, one of the largest and most influential Knicks fan platforms. The interview was reposted on their channels, generating more than 10,000 views, many from the New York City metro area. This partnership expanded our station’s digital reach and highlights my ability to build relationships with major sports platforms and elevate brand visibility in top markets.
News: High-Profile Interview – Bernie Sanders & Finnish Ambassador Mikko Hatuala (2022)
Conducted a sit-down interview with former presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and Finnish Ambassador Mikko Hatuala.
Covered topics including Finland’s response to the Ukraine war, economic and environmental models, and quality-of-life insights, providing viewers with an in-depth international perspective.
Highlighted ability to handle high-profile interviews with substance and professionalism, one of my proudest early-career achievements.
Tony Kornheiser Shoutout – Binghamton Pipe Dream (2021)
Covered ESPN PTI host and Binghamton alumnus Tony Kornheiser purchasing a cardboard cutout at Binghamton home games during the pandemic.
Article was shouted out on The Tony Kornheiser Show, highlighting early-career recognition from a legendary sports media figure.
Demonstrated ability to produce engaging, unconventional sports coverage that captures attention beyond the local market.
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