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
Mother demands justice for son allegedly beaten, called racial slur at Coney Island subway station
Monique White says her son Dakari was on his way to school Monday morning when he was attacked at the Coney Island subway station and called the N word.
Columbia University agrees to Trump administration demands to restore funding
Columbia's response is being closely watched by other schools that became flashpoints for pro-Palestinian protests last year.
Some notable contenders for New York City mayor missing from St. Patrick's parade
Despite normally being a big draw for politicians -- especially in a campaign year -- some notable contenders were missing from the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Advocates call for year-round outdoor dining in New York City to bolster restaurants financially
The New York City Council scaled back the year-round option in part because those dining sheds caused quality-of-life issues.
Community celebrates Anora's big win at Oscars after filming in Brooklyn
It began as a little-known film, but after taking home the Oscar for Best Picture and four other Academy Awards, "Anora" has catapulted into the spotlight in Hollywood.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to hire federal workers fired by DOGE
Gov. Kathy Hochul has launched a new initiative to recruit workers into state service as the federal government is laying off thousands of highly qualified workers.
Adams' challengers say he 'sold out New Yorkers' after DOJ moves to drop charges
In addition to Mayor Eric Adam's low approval rating, there's a large field of primary challengers.
Community surprises beloved UPS driver with retirement party after 38 years on the job
A UPS delivery driver who has been a fixture in a New Jersey community for 38 years was surprised with a special send-off for his retirement.
Staying safe from the tripledemic of Flu, COVID, and RSV this winter season
Even with so many germs hopping from person to person right now, New York City's acting health commissioner says there are ways to prevent yourself from falling victim.
Jimmy Carter's acts of goodwill touched lives of New Yorkers through Habitat for Humanity
In the 1980s, President Jimmy Carter and a busload of volunteers rehabbed a dilapidated building and turned it into affordable housing. It was one of the many projects he worked on in New York City with Habitat for Humanity.