Sunday, April 30, 2000
NEWS 2 Begins To Use New Graphics, New Music, and New Openings
On Thursday, April 27th, NEWS 2 began to use new graphics, new music, and new openings. The CBS 2 logo is now smaller and higher than it used to be. The bottom graphics are animated, as well as the new Over-The-Shoulder graphics. There is also a new COMING UP animation. A new split-screen also. And, the new openings look somewhat similar to the older ones (which premiered January 24th) because they show scenes of the city, and use the same words, but there is much more animation used. In my opinion, the new openings, graphics, and music are MUCH better than they used to be!
More People Will Be Leaving NEWS 2
The New York Post reported on Friday that weekend anchor Dana Adams, meteorologist Mark Danon, meteorologist Linda Church, and reporter Kraig Debro are leaving NEWS 2. The Post says that Dana Adams did not want to become a field-reporter, which might have caused her fiancee Mark Danon to leave. Linda Church did not like the idea of moving from the weekends to NEWS 2 This Morning. The paper does not say when they will leave.
Wednesday, April 12, 2000
BREAKING NEWS: Jim Rosenfield Leaves NEWS 2
Jim Rosenfield's last newscast with NEWS 2 was NEWS 2 at 5:00 on Tuesday, April 11th. The New York Daily News reports that Jim Rosenfeild was unable to come to terms with Joel Cheatwood, the station's new news director, about his future role with the station, so he was let out of his contract.
Jim Rosenfield joined NEWS 2 in October, 1998. He anchored NEWS 2 at Noon with Cindy Hsu, and NEWS 2 at 6:00 with Lisa Hill (formerly Lisa Cooley). On January 24th earlier this year, his assignment switched from NEWS 2 at 6:00 to NEWS 2 at 5:00.
Wednesday at Noon, the NEWS 2 opening just went like this: "From the heart of the tri-state area, street level on Fifth Avenue, this is NEWS 2 at Noon." There was no anchor introduction. And at 5:00pm that day, it went like this: "From the heart of the tri-state area, Lisa Hill, Cindy Hsu, Mark Danon's weather, and Warner Wolf on sports, this is NEWS 2 at 5:00."
It is not known at this time if Cindy Hsu will be the permanent replacement for Jim Rosenfield at 5:00, and if she will continue to anchor the morning and noon newscasts on NEWS 2.
Jim Rosenfield joined NEWS 2 in October, 1998. He anchored NEWS 2 at Noon with Cindy Hsu, and NEWS 2 at 6:00 with Lisa Hill (formerly Lisa Cooley). On January 24th earlier this year, his assignment switched from NEWS 2 at 6:00 to NEWS 2 at 5:00.
Wednesday at Noon, the NEWS 2 opening just went like this: "From the heart of the tri-state area, street level on Fifth Avenue, this is NEWS 2 at Noon." There was no anchor introduction. And at 5:00pm that day, it went like this: "From the heart of the tri-state area, Lisa Hill, Cindy Hsu, Mark Danon's weather, and Warner Wolf on sports, this is NEWS 2 at 5:00."
It is not known at this time if Cindy Hsu will be the permanent replacement for Jim Rosenfield at 5:00, and if she will continue to anchor the morning and noon newscasts on NEWS 2.
Tuesday, March 28, 2000
Reggie Harris, 1953 - 2000
From WCBS-TV New York: Hearts were heavy at newsrooms around town Monday night. Reggie Harris, a reporter at UPN-9 News and former News 2 weekend anchor, died suddenly Monday afternoon at his home in Teaneck. He had been exercising at home when he suffered from a heart attack.
It was only a few hours before he was to report to work for his 3:30 p.m. shift at UPN-9. He was working out on an aerobics machine when he collapsed, said his wife, Diane. Harris had an irregular heartbeat but no other known heart disease, she said.
Reggie's tireless reporting was well known to New Yorkers. He began his career at WNBC in the early 1980s. He then worked for News 2 for nearly 10 years as an Emmy Award-winning reporter and anchor before moving on to Channel 9 in January 1997. He was the lead reporter and anchor at the Secaucus-based UPN-9 since January 1997.
WWOR-TV news director Will Wright said Harris was known for relentlessly pursuing a story up until the minute he was scheduled to deliver a nightly newscast, searching for new information or leads. "He was always breathless in his delivery. He would never let a story stand still," Wright said. "Sometimes it would drive us crazy, because we'd be up to the countdown and he'd be out digging."
Reggie was passionate about his stories and about the homeless and underprivileged. Harris was involved in a literacy program in schools throughout the New York metropolitan area, Wright said. In 1990 at News 2, he was proud to be part of the nation's first African-American co-anchor team, with Dana Tyler, in the country's top TV market, New York.
Reggie was a devoted family man. He leaves his beloved wife, Diane, their daughter Rachel, a college student, and their son Darren, a high school student. Reggie's enthusiasm and commitment to his work and this community will be dearly missed.
A native of St. Petersburg, Fla., Harris graduated from Florida State University and went on to become a reporter at KXAS, the NBC affiliate in Dallas-Fort Worth, before coming to WCBS in 1987. Funeral plans have not yet been made.
It was only a few hours before he was to report to work for his 3:30 p.m. shift at UPN-9. He was working out on an aerobics machine when he collapsed, said his wife, Diane. Harris had an irregular heartbeat but no other known heart disease, she said.
Reggie's tireless reporting was well known to New Yorkers. He began his career at WNBC in the early 1980s. He then worked for News 2 for nearly 10 years as an Emmy Award-winning reporter and anchor before moving on to Channel 9 in January 1997. He was the lead reporter and anchor at the Secaucus-based UPN-9 since January 1997.
WWOR-TV news director Will Wright said Harris was known for relentlessly pursuing a story up until the minute he was scheduled to deliver a nightly newscast, searching for new information or leads. "He was always breathless in his delivery. He would never let a story stand still," Wright said. "Sometimes it would drive us crazy, because we'd be up to the countdown and he'd be out digging."
Reggie was passionate about his stories and about the homeless and underprivileged. Harris was involved in a literacy program in schools throughout the New York metropolitan area, Wright said. In 1990 at News 2, he was proud to be part of the nation's first African-American co-anchor team, with Dana Tyler, in the country's top TV market, New York.
Reggie was a devoted family man. He leaves his beloved wife, Diane, their daughter Rachel, a college student, and their son Darren, a high school student. Reggie's enthusiasm and commitment to his work and this community will be dearly missed.
A native of St. Petersburg, Fla., Harris graduated from Florida State University and went on to become a reporter at KXAS, the NBC affiliate in Dallas-Fort Worth, before coming to WCBS in 1987. Funeral plans have not yet been made.
Monday, March 13, 2000
NEWS 2 at 4:00's Schedule For This Week
Due to "March Madness" on CBS 2, NEWS 2 at 4:00 will not be on Thursday and Friday. Also, today on NEWS 2 at 4:00, the three monitors in the Metro Traffic Center had a new logo, now an animation. It says, "TRAFFIC" for a few seconds, then "NEWS 2", then back to "TRAFFIC", etc. Last week for 2 days on NEWS 2 This Morning, there was an animation which said "TRAFFIC" three times, then "NEWS 2" three times.
Sunday, March 5, 2000
NEWS 2 Last Week and This Week
-It was originally planned that Tiki Barber, the 24-year-old New York Giants running back, would join NEWS 2 This Morning as a morning sportscaster Wednesday, March 1st. He actually began the next day, Thursday, March 2nd. So far, NEWS 2 This Morning has not yet had a new opening with Tiki Barber it in, but I expect them to add him soon, maybe tomorrow morning! Stay tuned!
-Also on Thursday, NEWS 2 at 4:00 had special guest Hillary Clinton, who is the New York State Senate candidate. NEWS 2 political reporter Marcia Kramer interview the First Lady for two segments (interview, commercial, interview)! There was also a special "FIRST AT 4:00 NEWS 2" logo on the bottom-left of the screen.
-Friday, Cindy Hsu announced that all this week, Sukanya Krishnan will be filling in for her for NEWS 2 This Morning, because Cindy Hsu will be filling in for Lisa Hill all this week on NEWS 2 at 5:00.
-Also on Thursday, NEWS 2 at 4:00 had special guest Hillary Clinton, who is the New York State Senate candidate. NEWS 2 political reporter Marcia Kramer interview the First Lady for two segments (interview, commercial, interview)! There was also a special "FIRST AT 4:00 NEWS 2" logo on the bottom-left of the screen.
-Friday, Cindy Hsu announced that all this week, Sukanya Krishnan will be filling in for her for NEWS 2 This Morning, because Cindy Hsu will be filling in for Lisa Hill all this week on NEWS 2 at 5:00.
Tuesday, February 29, 2000
Tiki Barber Joins NEWS 2 This Morning, Tomorrow!
Tiki Barber the 24-year-old New York Giants running back, has joined News 2 as morning sportscaster, it was announced February 17th by Tony Petitti, Vice President and General Manager, WCBS-TV. The appointment is effective as of March 1, 2000 and will continue until the beginning of the Giants training camp in July. "Tiki is not only a gifted player but is also an extremely talented individual who can bring both excitement and in-depth sports knowledge to the screen," sail Petitti. "He is a great addition to our morning line-up." Barber will also appear on Sports Rap Live!, CBS 2's Sunday night sports show with Gary Apple. His broadcasting experience extends to radio where he has been a fill-in host for WFAN Sports Radio 66. For more information, click here to go to the CBS 2 website, and watch NEWS 2 This Morning tomorrow morning from 5:30-7am.
Wednesday, February 9, 2000
SkyTrak2000's New Weather Maps!
Beginning today on NEWS 2 at 4:00, NEWS 2 premiered new weather maps! Instead of the old yellow maps, they now show the mountains and valleys better than the old maps. It's similar to the old NEWS 2 maps, which began to be used in 1997, except the new ones aren't three-dimensional. I will have pictures of the new maps this weekend, on "NEWS 2 New York".
Wednesday, January 26, 2000
NEWS 2 Updates
Yesterday, NEWS 2 This Morning, At 4, 5, and 6 all had new openings. NEWS 2 at Noon still did not, and I am not sure if NEWS 2 at 11 used the new one either. Also, NEWS 2 updated Lisa Cooley's name in one commercial to Lisa Hill.
Monday, January 24, 2000
NEWS 2 at 4:00
NEWS 2 at 4:00 premiered today with Dana Tyler and Stephen Clark. They are using the old 2 NEWS This Morning music from a few years ago. Ira Joe Fisher does the weather, and they even go to Heather O'Rourke at Metro Traffic for an update on the rush hour commute! And, at 5:00 today, Lisa Cooley introduced herself as Lisa Hill!
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