Pedro Rivera
Prior to returning to New York, Pedro anchored weeknights for KTLA 5 News at 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. in Los Angeles. He reported on the Robb Elementary School mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and the Camp Fire in northern California, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in the state's history. Pedro co-hosted KTLA's WeHo Pride, Hispanic Heritage Month, and Rose Parade specials. Before KTLA, Pedro was the weekday morning anchor and reporter at KTXL in Sacramento.
Before heading to the West Coast, he was a reporter at KHBS/KHOG in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and was a news photographer and editor at WFSB in Hartford, Connecticut. Other national stories that Pedro covered: The aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, Blizzard Nemo, and the Boston Marathon bombing.
Born in the Bronx at Jacobi Medical Center, Pedro's journey began in New York City. He earned his bachelor's degree in communications from Pace University in Pleasantville. During his undergraduate time at Pace, he interned at WABC-TV, where he had the unique opportunity to interview sports legends Bob Gibson, Joe Torre, and Ron Guidry.
A proud New York City native, Pedro is not only committed to reporting and delivering the news, but also staying active with his alma mater and enjoying his favorite sports teams including the Yankees, Eagles, Rangers, and Hornets.
Pedro is also a wine enthusiast, so if you have any restaurant recommendations, shoot him a message!
Pedro's Stories
'Pizza bus' gets flagged as outdoor dining shed in Brooklyn
A Brooklyn pizzeria is under fire for trying to skirt the law by using a school bus as a makeshift outdoor dining room.
Hell's Kitchen high school claims fumes from next door repair shop are getting into classrooms
Students and staff at Beacon High School in Manhattan have been battling with their neighbors for quite some time. The school claims fumes and the smell of gasoline has become a real burden -- and now the Department of Education and city inspectors are involved.
Man stole gold-plated metal rose from 9/11 memorial inside Midtown church: police
Police say the suspect went into the church and removed a gold-plated metal rose from the memorial.
TCS New York City Marathon runner to honor late grandmother who died from breast cancer
Courtney Knights' grandmother lost her battle with the disease at age 38 after being diagnosed four years earlier.
Brooklyn tenants want owner to sell building to them instead of highest bidder
Rents could soon go up significantly or the owner could sell the building -- which could lead to hundreds of people being displaced.
Anthony Volpe's high school coach praises Yankee shortstop after World Series grand slam
Delbarton School Head Baseball Coach Bruce Shatel said Volpe was "one of the hardest working kids I ever coached."
Nearly 100 new Americans welcomed in naturalization ceremony at Lincoln Center
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services held a naturalization ceremony at Lincoln Center to welcome the new citizens of the country.
Singer Crystal Waters shares her connection with the LGBTQ+ community
You probably know her songs, but do you know how Crystal Waters went from South Jersey singer to an icon in the LGBTQ+ community?
New York Historical Society honoring 2 men who greatly impacted the LGBTQ+ community
A new exhibit in New York City is profiling members of the LGBTQ+ community who lost their lives due to discrimination.
Bronx Week features contest for small business owners to grow their companies
It's Bronx Week and Thursday is all about celebrating and building a better future for small business owners.