Todd McDermott Joins NEWS 2!

Today at 5:00 was Todd McDermott's first NEWS 2 broadcast! He's from Baltimore's WMAR-TV (ABC) Channel 2. There was no new open this morning. It it not yet known if Todd McDermott will anchor any of NEWS 2's other newscasts (possibly NEWS 2 This Morning or NEWS 2 at Noon).

Amanda Grove Moves To Weekend

This morning at the end of NEWS 2 This Morning, Lou Young (in for Cindy Hsu) said that this was Amanda Grove's last morning on NEWS 2, and that she is moving on to weekends. Amanda Grove joined NEWS 2 This Morning in January, and had co-anchored "CBS Market Watch New York" at 5:00am since January 31st, until this week, when NEWS 2 This Morning expanded to 5:00am again.

Chris Silveri on NEWS 2 Weekend

This weekend on NEWS 2 (Saturday and Sunday), there was a new meteorologist. His name is Chris Silveri, and he used to be an off-air NEWS 2 meteorologist. I'm not sure if he will be permanent on air, or if this is just temporary. We should find out soon! It is also not yet known if Craig Allen will stay on NEWS 2.

A More Recent Picture of Tony Pann

Delaware Valley Media Watch has sent me a picture of Tony Pann, soon to be a new meteorologist at NEWS 2. This is from a WBAL-TV (Baltimore) opening at 5:00pm.

More Information on Scott Sumner

Delaware Valley Media Watch tells me that Scott Sumner is the weekend meteorologist for NEWS 12 New Jersey. He was first seen today on NEWS 2 This Morning, filling in for Ira Joe Fisher.

More Information on Todd McDermott and Tony Pann

I found some more information about Todd McDermott (anchor coming to NEWS 2 next week) and Tony Pann (meteorologist coming to NEWS 2 this summer). Todd McDermott is coming from Baltimore's WMAR-TV (ABC) Channel 2. And, Tony Pann is coming from Baltimore's WBAL-TV (NBC) Channel 11.

New Talent Arriving at NEWS 2 Soon!

This morning on NEWS 2, Scott Sumner was the meteorologist, in for Ira Joe Fisher, who is usually only on NEWS 2 This Morning Mondays and Tuesdays. Scott is expected to be only temporary, as a new weatherman is coming to NEWS 2 soon. The New York Daily News reports that Tony Pann, from Baltimore, will be the weekend forecaster, starting this summer. Also from Baltimore is anchorman Todd McDermott, who will join NEWS 2 next week.

Mark Danon Arrested

NEWS 2 Meteorologist Mark Danon was arrested last night at around 8:30 for buying cocaine at 59th Street and Lexington Avenue. Last night, Mark Danon was not there to do the weather at 11:00. Tony Petitti, WCBS-TV VP General Manager released this statement today: "Mark Danon joined Channel 2 in August 1998. In April of this year, we informed his representatives that the station would not be renewing his contract when it expired at the end of July. Beyond that, we have no comment other than to say we wish him well."

Statement from PrincetonWeather.Com
"On behalf of princetonweather.com, we feel upon request, it is necessary and appropriate to comment regarding the pending situation with former WCBS-TV meteorologist, Mark Danon. We’ve had the privilege and continued honor of having Mark as an advisor and mentor for the Princeton High School weather center and it’s staff. We are of course disappointed to hear about the pending allegations against him, but nevertheless, have faith and continued unanimous support for him. In addition, support and best wishes will remain with him whatever the outcome may be. Finally, we remind the public that this is an ongoing situation and that they not jump to conclusions. We may issue a continuation of this statement when more information is available.
- Princeton High School Weather Center Team
www.princetonweather.com"

Linda Church Leaves NEWS 2, Craig Allen Joins

Yesterday morning on NEWS 2 This Morning, at around 6:52, Amanda Grove mentioned that it was Linda Church's last day with the NEWS 2 team. This evening on NEWS 2 Weekend at 6:00pm, Craig Allen was the meteorologist. At the end of his weather report, Dana Adams told him, "Welcome on board!"

Craig Allen has been with WCBS Newsradio 88 since 1980. Craig Allen was also on 2 News for a while, until the start of CBS's "This Morning" with Mark McEwen and Jane Robelot in August, 1996. He stayed on CBS Television until 1999, when "The Early Show" premiered in November.

Mark Danon Staying With NEWS 2 Until August

It has been confirmed, by sources at PrincetonWeather.com, that NEWS 2 Meteorologist Mark Danon will be staying on air at NEWS 2 until his contract expires, which is in August. Last week, the New York Post reported that Mark Danon, Dana Adams, Linda Church, and Kraig Debro were all leaving NEWS 2.