Kemberly Richardson
Kemberly graduated from Syracuse University and began her career in television at WNET in NYC. She then headed west to Ft. Wayne, Indiana, working as a reporter at ABC affiliate, WPTA. Up next, ABC affiliate KNTV in San Jose, California. After several years, Kemberly landed back home, in the #1 market in the country, joining the team at FOX5 in NYC. What followed was an exciting path as a national correspondent for the relaunch of BET Nightly News and strategizing in the media division at renowned public relations leader Fleishman Hillard.
Kemberly joined WABC in 2003 where she remains front and center, keeping viewers in the loop with breaking news and exclusive interviews with prominent figures and a long list of celebrities. Some of her most memorable moments include reporting on the September 11th terror attack, Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, historic Superstorm Sandy, a royal wedding in London, along with hosting fashion week specials.
Kemberly prides herself in telling unforgettable stories - protests following Eric Garner's death, George Floyd's murder, and Covid-19 as it hit the Tristate area in unprecedented ways. Whether on the street or in the studio anchoring, Kemberly connects with viewers in a unique way.
Born in Washington DC, Kemberly was raised in Westchester County, New York. Martha's Vineyard is her second home. A beach enthusiast who loves adventure, Kemberly has a fierce love of cycling, fresh flowers, puppies, home decor, fashion and anything that sparkles. Curious, authentic, and fully transparent, Kemberly is soaking up each and every minute of life...stay tuned.
Kemberly's Stories
Knicks pride in full bloom with custom flowers at fabric shop in Garment District
The flower-making shop, which dates back to 1916, is creating blue and orange boutonnières to celebrate the Knicks NBA Finals run.
Centre 360: Free panoramic views open atop Dinkins Municipal Building
For the first time, it's open to the public and you can visit for free.
Knicks superfan's Billy Joel parodies go viral
One singing Knicks superfan was just having fun recapping games to the tunes of Billy Joel - but now his Piano Man parodies have gone viral.
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn gears up for 47th year of free summer concerts
The theme of this year's BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn summer concert series, which features 15 free shows and runs through September 19th, is "Radical Joy."
'Grand Theft Alvarado': Brooklyn-born, Queens-made and on Knicks' biggest stage
Jose Alvarado's journey to the NBA started at Christ the King High School in Middle Village, Queens where he was a stand-out athlete.
Sisters give famous masterpieces a makeover with dog kibble in new art exhibit
Move over Monet, New York's latest art exhibit is going to the dogs.
Mystery artist creates viral 'Lego Street' on the Upper West Side
Tiny Lego characters hidden in the pavement on the Upper West Side have been quietly delighting curious New Yorkers for years -- but who put them there and why?
Brooklyn Academy of Music celebrates Stevie Wonder with three-day concert series
The concerts that are spread out over three nights will focus on Stevie Wonder's so-called "classic period" beginning in 1972 when he was just 21 years old.
Flour additive that speeds up mixing, baking could potentially be banned in New York City
A new law could soon change decades-old recipes as lawmakers push to ban a controversial additive that could impact New York staples like pizza.
New cooling tower testing rules in NYC aim to prevent Legionnaires' disease
Effective immediately, the Health Department is requiring building owners to test the water in cooling towers every 31 days instead of every 90.