Lauren Glassberg  | ABC7 WABC News Team
Lauren is an Emmy-award winning journalist who has been a member of the Eyewitness News Team since 2000.

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
Authorities cracking down on skimmers at New York City bodegas as scams are on the rise
This skimmer scam, which has grown in popularity in recent years, targets lower income residents who rely on bodegas and corner stores as a lifeline for daily purchases.
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo leads new Marist poll ahead of Democratic primary
A new Marist College poll reveals Andrew Cuomo holds a commanding lead in the Democratic mayoral race. Queens Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani trails behind the former governor.
LGBTQ community hopes Pope Leo follows in Francis' footsteps of championing inclusion
Many are wondering if Pope Leo will follow in Pope Francis' footsteps as a champion for inclusion.
How Trump's economy will impact New Yorkers and around the Tri-State area
Now 100 days into Trump's second Presidency, we are taking a look at how Trump's economy and particularly tariff policies will impact New York and the entire Tri-state.
Ashes of famous space writer hired by Walt Disney found in Upper West Side co-op basement
The ashes of a space writer credited with introducing the idea of space travel to the American public and who was hired by Walt Disney were found in the basement of an Upper West Side building.
'Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis' celebrated at St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC
Pope Francis' funeral is set to be held Saturday, but Tuesday, the pope was remembered at a special Mass led by Timothy Cardinal Dolan.
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.