Lauren Glassberg
Before coming to WABC TV, she anchored and reported at stations in Akron, Little Rock and Minneapolis.
She actually got her start in journalism as a teenager, reporting for the Main Street Wire, the newspaper on Roosevelt Island, NY.
It was always her dream to cover her hometown of New York City. She is primarily WABC TV's feature and lifestyle reporter.
You can watch her restaurant features, called Neighborhood Eats, most Fridays during Eyewitness News at 5 p.m.
She is also a frequent substitute anchor.
Lauren is a graduate of Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism. She lives in Manhattan.
Lauren's Stories
Tips to keep your Memorial Day weekend BBQ more affordable as grocery prices rise
The price for items like meat, fruit and vegetables are all on the rise, but that shouldn't put a damper on your holiday celebration.
7 free things to do in NYC this summer, from kayaking to museums
If you are looking to do some fun things around the Tri-State area this summer but don't want to break the bank, here is a list of some free summer activities.
City Council leaders, transit advocates rally for Fair Fares ahead of hearing
City Council leaders and transit advocates rallied at City Hall on Wednesday ahead of the first-ever City Council hearing on Fair Fares, calling for free and expanded discounted transit for low-income New Yorkers.
NYPD officer promoted after chasing suspect on horseback leading to arrest
The officer Kyle McLaughlin spoke next to his partner in "fighting" crime in Lower Manhattan at the promotion ceremony.
Growing number of older New Yorkers searching for roommates to help save money: study
Having a roommate isn't just for college students or young adults anymore, according to a new study.
LIRR labor dispute raised at MTA board meeting
A Long Island Rail Road labor dispute resurfaced publicly during the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's board meeting as a union leader pressed for renewed negotiations and MTA leadership responded with a challenge to settle the contract impasse.
Residents fighting to save hundreds of trees cut down in Manhattan
Residents are fighting to save hundreds of trees being cut down in Manhattan.
Food banks in New York City feeling strain of rising prices due to Iran war
It's not just families that are navigating higher grocery bills -- organizations that work to alleviate food insecurity are also finding themselves in a tricky spot.
Brooklyn businesses, consumers feeling the pinch from soaring oil prices
The soaring crude oil prices continue to push up the price at the pump, but it's also impacting everything from airfare to farmers, and products you buy at the store.
First recorded sighting of once near-extinct swan species in NYC
A Trumpeter Swan is turning heads after it was spotted along the waterfront in Brooklyn for the first time ever recorded.