David Ushery will co-anchor WNBC News 4 New York beginning Monday, December 16 at 6 p.m.

He takes over for Chuck Scarboroughwho will be leaving the New York-owned NBC-owned station on December 12th. Scarborough held the role of evening presenter for more than 50 years.

Ushery will continue in his current role as co-anchor of the 4 and 11 p.m. newscasts Natalie Pasquarellahis new 6 p.m. co-host.

“°David is the true one. He is an excellent writer, a great reporter and an excellent anchor who excels when there is news and there is no script. He is also committed to helping others and regularly spends time in our communities throughout the Tri-State,” he said Eric LernerPresident and Managing Director. “David is the perfect choice for our 6 p.m. newscast and will continue WNBC’s tradition of excellence.”

“°For more than 20 years, David has proven he can do it all, from tragedy to triumph,” he said Amy MorrisSenior Vice President of News for NBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47. “Ush, as he is known in the newsroom, is an innovative journalist who connects with audiences on every platform.” He is a critical talent for advancement and building News 4 New York for the future.”

Ushery is a member of the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame and the Silver Circle of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, New York Chapter. In addition to the Columbia duPont Prize, Ushery was honored with two National Edward R. Murrow Awards for WNBC’s coverage of Superstorm Sandy in October 2012 and coverage of the deadly shooting in Jersey City in December 2019. His work on “Superstorm Sandy” also won a National Emmy Award.

“At a time when the media industry is evolving almost daily, our responsibility as local journalists will never change: to check the facts, ask tough questions and deliver the news clearly, honestly and transparently to the trust of our viewers.” Ushery said. “That’s exactly what we do at WNBC, and for more than 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the best journalists in our industry here at 30 Rock. I look forward to continuing this important mission every weekday at 6 p.m. with my colleagues and friends Natalie Pasquarella. Janice Huff And Bruce Beck.”

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