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
New York City Ballet dancers teaching choreography to group with disabilities
From the music to the precise moves, a group of lucky individuals is getting a rare opportunity to learn ballet from the pros.
New York City announces 5 new public schools to open in Queens, the Bronx this fall
Some are for students with disabilities and others are centered on the arts - one is even specifically focused on hip-hop.
Security guard among 2 men accused of selling illegal guns in Queens and the Bronx
The men are accused of selling 38 illegal guns to undercover officers in Queens and the Bronx.
New proposal could allow businesses on Long Beach boardwalk to sell alcohol
After more than a decade of prohibition, Long Beach leaders prepare to consider allowing alcohol sales at businesses on the city's boardwalk.
Fire on Easter damages businesses, apartments in Valley Stream
Two residents and a firefighter are recovering from minor injuries after the fire started inside a barbershop.
Former day care director accused of using $2M+ in tuition payments to fund lavish lifestyle
Prosecutors say Murielle Misczak used the money to fund a lavish lifestyle, including extravagant travel, shopping, and even professional wrestling tickets.
'Revolutionary Women' exhibit spotlights New Yorkers who helped transform the fight for independence
Part of the celebration of Women's History Month is honoring the New York women who put their lives on the line back then so we could live ours today.
6 people injured, including 2 firefighters, after flames engulf home in Canarsie
The fire broke out around 3 a.m. on Sunday at a three-story home on Conklin Avenue between East 94th and 95th streets in Canarsie.
New York City rejects bid to lift Airbnb restrictions during 2026 FIFA World Cup
City Council leaders and Mayor Zohran Mamdani are refusing to lift restrictions on short-term rentals for the tournament because they want to maintain housing stability.
First direct commercial flight from UAE lands safely at JFK Airport amid Iran war
Passengers from the Tri-State are speaking out about what they experienced to get out of the Middle East during the war.