Danielle Leigh
Her reporting on government corruption and mismanagement has led to new laws and policy changes. She's also helped viewers tricked by unscrupulous business practices recoup thousands of dollars.
Prior to joining Eyewitness News, Danielle worked as a consumer investigative reporter at KING5 in Seattle. While there, her reporting exposed a landlord violating fair housing laws, uncovered safety concerns within Seattle's vehicle-for-hire inspection process, caused the state to alter a confusing system of toll bills, and achieved policy changes in a federal rural housing program offered by the USDA to prevent county government from taking advantage of participants through unfair fees.
Danielle strongly believes in supporting her community. She has worked to increase awareness about diabetes, helped raise money for uncompensated care for children experiencing debilitating illnesses and served on the board for Runway to Freedom, an organization supporting domestic violence victims.
In her free time, Danielle loves traveling, trying new restaurants, enjoying live music, snowboarding, relaxing beach side and cuddling up with her dogs, Sasha and Diego.
You can follow her on Facebook.
Danielle's Stories
7 On Your Side Investigates: Hazardous chemicals stored below Long Island school's classrooms
Complaints about a "persistent smell" at Northport Middle School revealed the district had been storing hazardous chemicals and, occasionally, a vehicle in a warehouse below classrooms.
Police offer $10,000 reward for information in 2010 murder of Queens woman
Detectives said they hope the increased reward would encourage anyone with information about the 2010 death of Demika Moore to come forward.
Long Island school district plagued by health concerns considers relocation plan
While environmental testing continues at a middle school on Long Island plagued by health concerns, the district is holding a special meeting for parents about contingency plans for vacating the building.
Americans waste enough food to feed everyone in France, feds say
America has a food waste problem, according to the US Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service.
Concerns about mercury prompt classroom evacuations on Long Island
The district has announced it is removing students from several classrooms at the middle school as a "precautionary measure" after environmental testing detected elevated levels of mercury in a leaching pool area outside of the school building.
NYPD officer involved in Tennessee racist rant, assault resigns
A New York City police officer who pleaded guilty to three counts of misdemeanor assault and one count of misdemeanor aggravated criminal trespassing for kicking in a woman's door in Tennessee has resigned from the NYPD.
New York City ends 2019 with overall increase in traffic deaths
The NYPD expects more than 1.5 million people to crowd into Times Square alone to ring in the New Year, not to mention the dozens of other parties and events at restaurants and bars throughout the city. And with that in mind, police are urging everyone on the road to exercise caution.
7 On Your Side: 2019 in Review
As 2019 comes to end, Eyewitness News revisited several ongoing issues covered by the '7 On Your Side Investigates' team throughout the year.
Homeless man finds new purpose as wheelchair boxing instructor
One year ago, 7 On Your Side Investigates helped a man who had lost everything he owned after employees at the homeless shelter where he was staying threw out his stuff while he fought for his life in the hospital.
Landlord on city watchlist accused of failing to fix serious health, safety violations
Several families in an apartment complex in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn; fear they'll be shivering through the holidays without heat or hot water.
