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
Cab driver attacked outside MSG during violent Knicks celebrations speaks out
New York City taxi driver Noureddine Bitat will never forget the violent night and says he's still traumatized.
From Harlem to MSG: Teen singer to celebrate Knicks at parade
LaVienna Ingram has sung the national anthem at two Knicks home games and three watch parties.
104 flights, one mission: Tunnel to Towers Climb marks 10 years of honoring 9/11 heroes
A total of 1,250 participants started in the basement of One World Trade Center and ran up 102 floors. The fastest climber finished in about 16 minutes.
NYC rolls out restrictions on Midtown truck deliveries on World Cup match days
The restrictions cover 30 of the city's busiest blocks, from 30th to 60th streets, and will be in place for six hours before, and three hours after each game.
Knicks staff surprised fan with free tickets to Game 1 at Madison Square Garden
While waiting for the Madison Square watch party to start, a Knicks staff member randomly surprised 50-year-old Kareem Pettus and his wife Janet of Bedstuy, Brooklyn with playoff tickets against Cleveland.
Police scour for clues after finding man shot to death at Kissena Lake in Queens
NYPD detectives are combing for clues after a man was found shot and killed at a lake in Kissena Park in Flushing, Queens on Monday.
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.