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
Radio City Rockettes rehearsing for 2024 Christmas Spectacular
The iconic group has welcomed 17 new dancers to the team of 84 this year -- including some homegrown talent from New Jersey.
Investigation underway after 4 people stabbed inside Brooklyn dance studio
Kyaisha Max-Macarthy and her husband have been in the dance industry since 2010. The couple spent time on Sunday cleaning up their dance studio in Crown Heights, where they've been for about three years.
Pond in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn thriving after vandalism brought community together
The pond, "Bed-Stuy Aquarium," is a giant fish tank on display for the neighborhood to enjoy at the intersection of Tompkins Avenue and Hancock Street.
New York City students tackle India's educational inequality by helping build high school
From an apartment on the Upper West Side, high school students are focused on helping kids more than 12,000 miles away in western India.
'Great Elephant Migration' becomes one of largest outdoor art installations ever in NYC
An impressive art installation in Manhattan's Meatpacking District depicting 100 life-sized elephants is aiming to raise money and awareness for the animals.
September 11 survivor who escaped the North Tower remembers
In all of the years since the terror attack, Scott Diamond has never been to the service held in Lower Manhattan.
Howard Beach community comes together to pay tribute to those lost on 9/11
They are making good on a promise they made more than two decades ago - to never forget.
5-year-old taking on new life with prosthetic legs and arm after battling life-threatening illness
Steffon Carter started first grade at Mt Pleasant Blythedale School in Valhalla, taking on life with brand new prosthetic limbs after facing and now clearing very difficult medical hurdles.
Emotional rally in Central Park pays tribute to hostages killed in Gaza
On Sunday, there was a fired up and emotional rally in Central Park to pay tribute to the six killed, while calling for the safe return of the remaining hostages.
Fundraising efforts underway after homemade goldfish pond destroyed overnight in Bed-Stuy
A community is determined to keep a small makeshift goldfish pond alive in Brooklyn after it was destroyed by vandals overnight.