Who is Ernie Anastos?

Ernie Anastos is an American news anchor. People mostly know him as the anchor of 6 p.m. news on Fox 5 NY WNYW in New York City.

Previously, he served as the anchor of the 5 and 10 p.m. newscasts on Fox 5 NY.

Ernie Anastos’ Early Life, Childhood, and Education

Anastos was born in Nashua, New Hampshire on July 12, 1943. His father is Phillip Anastos.

Ernie is of American nationality. Furthermore, there are no details available regarding his ethnic background at present.

Talking about his education, Anastos attended Northeastern University.

He has also received an honorary doctorate from Colombia University.

Ernie Anastos’ Career, Salary, Net Worth

Anastos initially began his career in journalism at 98.5/WROR in Boston where he worked as a newsman.

Later, he moved to television and became an anchor at WPRI-TV in Providence in 1976. Additionally, he was hired by WABC-TV in June 1978.

Soon, he became an anchor of the 11:00 pm ‘Eyewitness News broadcast. In addition, Anastos has also worked at WCBS-TV, WWOR-TV, and WNYW-TV.

Anastos covered the World Trade Center attacks, the 45th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution, and John Joseph O’Connor’s official trip to El Salvador.

Additionally, he has reported on the death and funeral of Princess Diana. Furthermore, he has worked as a news anchor and reporter for ‘CBS This Morning and ‘CBS Late News.

Apart from his work in television and broadcasting, Ernie also authored a book on the lifestyles of youth in America titled ‘Twixt: Teens Yesterday and Today.

In addition, he is a regular columnist for ‘Family Circle.

Anastos has won 28 Emmy Awards and nominations. Additionally, he has also garnered a nomination for the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award.

Furthermore, March 21 is named Ernie Anastos Day in New York City as an honor to him.

Anastos has not revealed his current salary. However, he has an estimated net worth of around $8 million as of 2023.

Is Ernie Anastos involved in any rumors and controversies?

Over the years, several of Anastos’ actions on live television has been criticized.

He became part of a controversy in 2009, due to his language in one of the live shows.

The verbal slip later became an internet catchphrase.

At present, there are no rumors concerning his life and career.

Ernie Anastos’ Body Measurement

Talking about his body measurement, Anastos has a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m).

Additionally, his hair color is dark brown and his eye color is light brown.

Ernie Anastos’ Social Media

Anastos is active on social media. He has a huge number of followers on social networking sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

He has more than 5k followers on Twitter. In addition, he has over 1.5k followers on Instagram.

Similarly, his Facebook page has more than 5k followers.

References: (telegraph.co.uk, nytimes.com)

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