Larger Font for Graphics

A slight but noticeable change in CBS 2's graphics: the font in the graphics is now larger than it has been. The font, which is called "BellGothic BT", first changed sometime over the weekend. Kevin tells me that he noticed it last night on The Weekend News at 11:00. The font size change appears in all graphics, including the lower-thirds and "live" elements. This is the second change to the graphics since their debut last year on April 27th (the "NEWS" was replaced with "CBS" on October 17th).

Tiki Barber Re-Signs with Giants

CBS SportsLine.com reports that 25 year old Tiki Barber has re-signed with the New York Giants as running back. The six-year contract is worth $25.5 million, and a signing bonus of $7 million. Tiki Barber joined CBS 2 on March 2, 2000 as morning sportscaster, and stayed until June 23rd. It is expected that Tiki will re-join CBS 2's "The News This Morning" sometime next week.

CBS 2's Morning Storm Watch

As planned, "The News This Morning" started extra early at 4:00am. Michael Pomeranz co-anchored with Cindy Hsu, who was in for Lisa Hill. David Rogers was live on the roof of the CBS Broadcast Center on the West Side (as he has been for all major snow storms this season). Tony Pann was in the studio with more on the forecast. Aimee Nuzzo was reporting from Hopatcong, NJ. Hazel Sanchez was in the newsroom with updates on school closings. Carrie Lee was at Metro Traffic with the road and rail situation (she was also on CBS 2 last night at 6:30). John Slattery was live in Coney Island, and Morry Alter was in Paramus, NJ.

The Big Snow Storm is Almost Here!

This evening "The Weekend News" came on the air at 6:30. Vince DeMentri and Amanda Grove were live in Studio 59A, the first time CBS 2's weekend newscast was in that studio (The Weekend News has always been from 59B since early last year). Team coverage of the big snow storm headed our way started off the newscast. Aimee Nuzzo reported from New Jersey and Sukanya Krishnan reported from New York. Craig Allen was in the studio with the forecast. And at the end of the newscast, it was announced that an extended edition of "Nightcast" would begin at 11:15pm (delayed fifteen minutes because of a CBS primetime movie). "The News This Morning" will start off tomorrow morning at 4:00, adding an additional hour to the newscast.

Welcome Back Ira Joe!

Today on CBS 2's "The News at Noon", Ira Joe Fisher made his first appearance in over four weeks. He had to have knee surgery on January 30th after slipping on ice the night before. He has been on the phone twice for "New York Live!"; first on February 7th, and the second time on the 21st. At Noon, Ira Joe Fisher stayed at the news desk, rather than walking over to the chroma-key screen for the weather, and Michael Pomeranz gave Ira a "Welcome Back Home" cake. At 4:00, Ira didn't walk much because he said he need crutches. He was standing up quite a few times though. I'm sure everyone is hoping Ira Joe Fisher's knee heals completely very soon!

CBS 2's Fulfilling The Dream

Thursday, 2/22/01, 7:30pm CBS 2's Fulfilling The Dream
CBS 2's annual February program, Fulfilling The Dream, honors individuals or organizations that actively contribute to the community. Every year during the month of February, CBS 2 runs 30 second commercials spotlighting 10 different honorees. Then after the four weeks, Channel 2 airs a special half-hour program. Friday, March 2nd is when CBS 2 will air "Fulfilling The Dream" at 7:00pm. Click here for more information on the 2001 honorees.

Ira Joe Fisher Returns Next Week

Ira Joe Fisher was live on the phone today at 4:00 during CBS 2's "New York Live!". He confirmed that he's coming back to CBS 2 Wednesday, February 28th as weatherman for the Noon and 4:00 broadcasts. On January 29th, Ira Joe slipped and fell on the ice while walking his dog, and had knee surgery the next day. This is the second time he joined anchors Dana Tyler and Todd McDermott on the phone, the first time was on February 7th.

Stephen Clark Reports on CBS 2!

It's been almost two months since Stephen Clark had to leave CBS 2, and he's been working at CBS Newspath since early last month. He hasn't appeared on Channel 2 since his departure, but it appears as if CBS 2's news director Joel Cheatwood changed his mind. Today Stephen Clark reported the top story from Washington, D.C. on "The News at 5:00"! Will we see more of Stephen in the future? Stay tuned!

Elevation Of An Archbishop

Tomorrow morning CBS 2 will come on the air at 4:30 with live coverage of the elevations of Archbishop Edward Egan, Father Avery Dulles, and Archbishop Theodore McCarrick to Cardinals. John Slattery will be reporting live from Rome.

CBS 2's Website Gets New Look

CBS 2's website, cbsnewyork.com, just got a new look! It now looks much nicer and is easier to navigate. The new site also brings the resources of the CBS 2 Information Network together on the main page. The last time the website got a new look was September 15th.