Todd interviews Emmy Award Winning Radio & TV News Anchor Ernie Anastos at the 79th Annual Columbus Day Parade in NYC, brought to you by the Columbus Citizen Foundation and broadcasted live on ABC7NY.

Ernie Anastos is a distinguished Emmy Award-winning TV news legend in New York. He is also a celebrated and published author. Ernie is recognized as a champion for promoting more positive news and an influential voice in the media world. His wonderful personality and charming demeanor speak volumes for the warm, caring and selfless individual he really is.

In a full-page feature article, the New York Times described Ernie as “the ubiquitous anchorman” who has captured the love and respect of New Yorkers." He has gained national experience as a news anchor and substitute host for 'ABC’s “Good Morning America' and the 'CBS Morning News.' He has created and hosted information programs for CBS, Lifetime and ABC as well as appeared in major motion pictures and primetime dramas including “Independence Day” and “Summer of Sam.”

As a dynamic New York Hall of Fame Broadcaster, Ernie has an extraordinary record of achievement. He has won more than 30 combined Emmy Awards and nominations and received the coveted “Lifetime Emmy Award,” which is the highest honor given for his outstanding and personal accomplishments in the television industry. Throughout his career he has maintained his persona to be relatable, humble and loving which is what makes him the star that he is!

Ernie is a celebrated and published author, most recently introducing a series of children’s books titled, 'Ernie and the Big Newz.' He has chosen to donate the proceeds to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Previously, he wrote an historical book on the lifestyle of America’s youth entitled 'Twixt: Teens Yesterday and Today,' which was featured at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. and applauded in the New York Times. Ernie has also been a regular columnist for the leading woman’s magazine, 'Family Circle.'

Ernie Anastos is a distinguished and popular Emmy Award-winning news anchor for the FOX flagship station WNYW-TV in New York City as the 6pm Fox News Anchor fox news anchors . He is also the creator and host of “Positively Ernie” — an enriching, uplifting and positive program that informs, entertains and inspires viewers about people and stories that help make our community, country and the world a better place as a fantastic tv personality.

79th Annual Columbus Day Parade in NYC
Columbus Citizens Foundation
Monday, October 9, 2023 I 5th Ave, NYC

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Credits
Host: Todd Wharton
Guest Interviewee: Ernie Anastos
Videographers Joseph Asbery / Sharp Lens Photography LLC
Videographer: Alonzo Boldin
Photographers Kevin Wood & Aria Wood
Production Asst & Mobile Photographer: Justin Goodman
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