Heather O'Rourke
Heather received double degrees from her Alma Mater, Rutgers University-New Brunswick. She earned both her undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Mass Media, and her Master's Degree in Adult and Continuing Education - graduating Summa Cum Laude. She was the 2001 recipient of the Achievement in Radio Award for Best Traffic Reporter; and in 2012, Heather received The George Hammell Cook Distinguished Alumni Award from Cook College - Rutgers University. Heather has also won two Emmy Awards for her work at WABC-TV. One of her Emmys sits on a shelf at her parent's house because, without them, she would not have any Emmy awards.
Heather was born and raised in Bergen County, NJ and continues to reside in the Garden State with her husband, their two children, and their beloved assortment of family pets. She is very involved in numerous charities and enjoys being outdoors, traveling, and staying active. Most of all, she cherishes the time she spends with her family and friends.
Heather's Stories
Are Joro spiders headed to NYC? Here's what to know
Spider experts, including one who talked to Eyewitness News, say we shouldn't be too worried about them.
MTA Heroes: Group station managers keep the subway system on track
Group station managers are multi-taskers who wear many hats within New York City's subway system.
MTA Heroes: Officers rescue dog from under Metro-North train tracks
MTA Police Officers Lewis, Dolce, and Olivares, helped lure a shy pit bull out from under a Metro-North train in the Bronx.
MTA Heroes: Train clerk, police reunite woman with engagement ring she lost on train
This week's MTA Heroes reunited one woman with something very special she had lost -- her engagement ring.
MTA Hero: Senior Director of Programs Syed Abbas oversees new technology to make projects efficient
This week's MTA Hero is Senior Director of Programs Syed Abbas, who says he likes working on projects because he knows it's his way of giving back to the community.
MTA Hero: Maintenance Supervisor Chaitram Somaroo ensures NYC Transit projects get finished
This week's MTA Hero is Maintenance Supervisor Chaitram Somaroo who says he looks forward to work even after 30 years on the job,
MTA Hero: Police officers buy jacket and pants for 1-month-old baby on subway system
Officers Kelly Jabouin and Rori Brewster noticed a family in the subway system with a one-month-old baby who did not have a jacket.
MTA Hero: Train Service Supervisor Tyrone Bain says he loves what he does
This week's MTA Hero is Tyrone Bain, a train service supervisor who has worked for the MTA for 17 years.
MTA Hero: Sharda Kalladeen trains workers for many roles with Long Island Rail Road
This week's MTA Hero is Sharda Kalladeen, who trains a variety of employees on the rules of their jobs.
MTA Hero: Voice of Grand Central gets commuters information they need
This week's MTA Hero is the voice of Grand Central, Peter Sciaulino, who ensures commuters are always informed when traveling.