Chanteé Lans
Before returning to New York, Chanteé was an investigative reporter and evening anchor at the ABC affiliate in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was also a general assignment reporter at KYW-TV CBS Philadelphia and at WBZ-TV CBS Boston.
Chanteé has interviewed President Joe Biden. She also covered the Boston marathon bombings, arrest and murder trial of New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez, the sexual assault trial of Bill Cosby, Philadelphia Eagles' first super bowl win, and the imprisonment and release of Rapper Meek Mill which prompted criminal justice reform in Pennsylvania and across the United States.
Chanteé was chosen by the Radio Television Digital News Association to travel to the NATO headquarters and the European Union in Brussels, Belgium as a fellow of the RIAS German/American Exchange Program.
Born in Brooklyn and raised on Long Island, Chanteé earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcast journalism from Temple University. The school honored her with the Lew Klein Alumni in the Media Rising Star award.
She obtained her master's degree in global development and social justice from St. John's University.
Chanteé's Stories
Leavened bread burned in Woodmere, Long Island ahead of tonight's Passover observance
This is the 20th year that the Woodmere Fire Department has offered what's called a controlled burn. It gives people a safe space to burn their bread.
Gilgo Beach murder suspect appears in court as prosecutors turn over discovery
On Wednesday, prosecutors disclosed evidence involving one of the victims: Maureen Brainard-Barnes.
Group of dancers with autism partner for recital in Dix Hills: 'It's fun and it's hard work'
The one-of-a-kind performance will feature studio dancers from Dance Workshop of Deer Park and dancers from Family Residences and Essential Enterprises.
Long Island community concerned after large chemical drums found at Bethpage Community Park
There are growing concerns about toxic pollution at a town on Long Island after large chemical drums were dug up at Bethpage Community Park.
International Cricket Council Men's T20 World Cup coming to Nassau County, New York
Eight matches will be held in New York over 12 days in June at a brand new stadium in Nassau County.
Hochul, Suffolk County officials spar over bail reform in release of 4 body parts suspects
All four of the suspects are out on supervised release without bail in Suffolk County.
Fate of Nassau University Medical Center hangs in balance amid renewed calls for new leadership
Democrats are calling for new leadership while Blakeman says it's a political stunt.
NYPD officers teach inner-city kids to fly through youth aviation program
Two NYPD officers from Brooklyn are inspiring a new generation of pilots after launching a program to teach other young New Yorkers how to fly.
Human arms, leg found near schools in Babylon, police say
Two arms and a leg were spotted near Babylon schools, Suffolk County police said.
Staten Island teen becomes one of the youngest African American-licensed pilots
The journey of a 17-year-old African American aviator from Staten Island is proving that the sky is not the limit for her future.