Shirleen Allicot
Shirleen previously worked at News 12 Connecticut, News 12 Long Island, and News 12 the Bronx. The Bronx is where she honed her skills shooting, writing, and editing all of her stories on her own.
Shirleen is from Ozone Park, Queens, and most of her family still call the borough home. She is a graduate of Hofstra University in Hempstead, Long Island, where she earned a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism.
In her spare time, Shirleen enjoys volunteering, testing her skills in the kitchen, and spending time with her husband and two daughters.
Shirleen's Stories
Women's History Month: Harlem Community News' Pat Stevenson blazed trails in publishing
For decades, Harlem Community Newspapers publisher Pat Stevenson has told the stories of New Yorkers and provided a voice for communities that were often overlooked.
Meet the African American woman appointed OB-GYN in-chief at NY Presbyterian-Weill Cornell
As we celebrate Women's History Month, Eyewitness News wants to introduce you to the first African American woman appointed OB-GYN in chief at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Laura Riley has many goals she wants to accomplish while in this position.
Architectural Digest joins Black Interior Designers Network to launch 'The Iconic Home Virtual Show House'
For 100 years, Architectural Digest has been the leading authority in design. Featuring the work of some of the most sought after architects and designers in the world.
New mom shares battle with pregnancy-associated breast cancer
Reilly Starr says she had no idea that what she thought were blocked milk ducts while nursing her new baby boy were actually the beginning signs of cancer.
Prince Charles will walk Meghan Markle down the aisle in royal wedding
Kensington Palace says Prince Charles will walk Meghan Markle down the aisle in her wedding to Prince Harry.
Royal Wedding means economy boom for Britain, plus betting the odds
Royal wedding organizers rehearsed the proceedings set to take place in Windsor - but without the bride and groom.
Meghan Markle's mom in London for last-minute royal wedding preps
Meghan Markle's mother Doria Ragland has been in London for several days now, helping her daughter with last-minute wedding preps. And that means the 61-year-old social worker and yoga instructor is meeting Prince Harry's relatives for the very first time.
Viewing parties in NY area for royal wedding of Meghan Markle, Prince Harry
Only 600 people are invited to the royal wedding, so millions across the world will have to resort to watching it on TV. There are a number of viewing parties being held across the tri-state.
Royal fashion: Meghan Markle's wedding dress
The royal wedding is less than two weeks away, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are no doubt busy with final preps. On Meghan's to-do list: Show her wedding dress to the Queen, who has final approval.
Shirleen Allicot's flavorful chicken curry recipe for Mother's Day
Shirleen Allicot's shares her flavorful chicken curry recipe and shows how easy - even for new mothers - to cook for Mother's day. Holiday Recipes is sponsored by Optimum.