Derick Waller
While in the Southeast and the Midwest, he covered some of the biggest stories of the past decade, including two presidential campaigns in three different swing states.
Derick was born and raised in Richmond, VA, but he's no stranger to New York City. His father lives in Queens, where Derick spent a significant amount of time growing up.
Derick's a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with degrees in journalism and political science. In his spare time, he loves exploring food and culture right here in New York City and around the world.
He's thrilled to call NYC home.
Derick's Stories
Coronavirus News: Northwell Health employees lend voices to moving short film
20 Northwell Health employees lent their voices to a moving short film, created as an ode to healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kawaski Trawick death: No criminality found in fatal police-involved shooting in New York City, officials say
An investigation into the police-involved shooting death of a man who authorities say was armed with a stick and knife found no criminality on the part of the responding officers.
Coronavirus New York update: State tightens restrictions as cases rise again
With coronavirus cases on the rise again, New York is tightening restrictions on bars, restaurants, gyms, and even the courts.
COVID positivity climbs in NYC, push for increased testing on Staten Island
Mayor Bill de Blasio warns that the rates need to stop climbing now, or residents should brace for new restrictions and closures.
Coronavirus News: COVID positivity climbs on Staten Island, 'day of action' underway
On Tuesday, health care workers are at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal in St. George, handing out PPE and offering COVID tests as the city tries to stop a second wave.
New Jersey voters approve legal marijuana question
New Jersey becomes the 11th state to legalize marijuana.
NYC's 'opt-in' period for remote students to switch to blended learning begins, red zone plan coming
November 2 through November 15 is the only time that families will be able to make that change. If they do not, they will be fully remote for the entire school year, according to officials.
Port Authority begins $50 fine for anyone not wearing mask at its facilities
Face coverings are required at airports, on PATH trains, and in the station, on AirTrains and bus terminals.
New York City COVID cases on the rise, mayor warns of possible restrictions
Mayor Bill de Blasio said that the daily indicators for the coronavirus in New York City are "concerning," urging caution to residents ahead of the Halloween weekend because a continuing upward trend could lead to more restrictions.
Mayor de Blasio urges NYC residents to avoid holiday travel
"Doing that (traveling), you could be putting your family and yourself in danger and bringing the disease back here," Mayor de Blasio said.
