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
20th annual Design on a Dime fundraiser offers shoppers fashionable items for a good cause
For shoppers, what's better than buying a beautiful item while helping others at the same time? The Design on a Dime fundraising event is providing shoppers with that exact experience.
NYC's first microhubs for deliveries open on Earth Day on the Upper West Side
In New York City, officials are setting up policies to protect our environment and promote safer streets with the city's first microhubs.
Earth Day Festival returns to Union Square to raise awareness, encourage people to go green
Celebrations for the 2025 Earth Day Festival kicked off at noon and features fun exhibits, activities, and musical performances for kids and adults alike.
Turkey tracker: Astoria the wild turkey spotted on Upper East Side
Astoria, the wild turkey, has been spotted again on Wednesday, but this time on the Upper East Side.
Wild turkey trotting around Manhattan, possibly looking for a mate
A wild turkey has become the talk of the town after she was seen trotting around Manhattan, possibly looking for a mate.
Update: Woman stranded with her parrot in Puerto Rico heading back to New York City
An 81-year-old woman who has been stranded with her pet parrot, her emotional support animal, in Puerto Rico is coming home to New York City.
81-year-old woman stranded in Puerto Rico after airline won't allow her to fly with pet parrot
An 81-year-old woman is stranded with her pet parrot, her emotional support animal, in Puerto Rico after the airline that allowed her to fly with the bird over there won't let the parrot back on the plane.
Exclusive: Grandmother stranded with parrot in Puerto Rico back home in New York City
Maria Fraterrigo is so traumatized, she told Eyewitness News Reporter Kemberly Richardson that she would never fly again, and plans to stick close to home in Riverdale.
Police: Woman fatally stabbed, another injured during argument in Bronx apartment
It happened around 7 a.m. Sunday in a 5th floor apartment in the building on Park Ave. in Morrisania.
Tragic love story goes viral thanks to special memorial bench on Manhattan's west side
It looks like an average bench on Manhattan's west side, but to one man, this bench has a deep and special meaning.