Stacey Sager
Following the 9/11 attacks, Stacey quickly discovered how difficult and personal her job is as a journalist after spending hours with families desperately searching for loved ones killed in the World Trade Center. The sorrow of that week was something she never thought she would see again as a journalist or as a human being, but years later she would discover the pain of the pandemic, telling more of those critical stories of suffering, survival and loss.
Stacey's first on-air job in television was at a small station in Bangor, Maine. She then reported at WNEP-TV in Scranton, Pennsylvania and WJAR-TV in Providence, Rhode Island.
Throughout her career, Stacey has received numerous Emmy awards nominations, and has won 8 Emmy awards to date: most recently for her coverage of the Gilgo serial killer, but also for breaking news such as the Brooklyn subway shooting, tropical storm Ida, Hurricane Isaias, the 2007 steampipe explosion in midtown Manhattan, as well as winter's harsh effects on Long Island. Additionally, she has won an Emmy for WABC-TV's annual breast cancer special. She is also a recipient of the Michael P. Metcalf Media Award from the National Conference of Christians and Jews, and a 2025 recipient of the Gracie Award, for WABC-TV's documentary on Stacey's breast cancer journey, which spans more than a quarter of a century.
In the spring of 1999, Stacey completed a groundbreaking Eyewitness News special on how she was diagnosed with breast cancer at the young age of 30. It was a unique, first-person account of the tough decision-making process faced by young women in crisis, a story done long before many others in broadcasting would speak publicly about their cancer diagnoses.
Then, in the spring of 2011, Stacey faced yet another cancer diagnosis. Doctors discovered a pre-invasive ovarian cancer in the lining of her fallopian tubes. She was also diagnosed with BRCA1, a genetic mutation that increases the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Stacey decided once again to take viewers on her journey through surgery and the decisions that followed, urging women at risk to get screened for genetic mutations that cause these cancers. Fully recovered, Stacey made it a mission to inspire women to get out and get screened.
Then, in 2023, Stacey faced her third and most serious cancer diagnosis - another case of breast cancer in residual tissue that was left behind in her bilateral mastectomy a quarter of a century before. While undergoing chemo, Stacey completed a moving documentary on ABC7 New York, "3 Decades, 3 Cancers", in which she shared her decades-long journey with viewers once again, to explain the importance of understanding lifetime cancer risk.
Stacey has been honored with numerous humanitarian awards and was cited for her volunteer work with the American Cancer Society. She also works extensively with organizations such as T.E.A.L. Walk/Run and the Basser Center, which are dedicated to helping women with ovarian cancer and BRCA-related cancers. Stacey has co-hosted Channel 7's annual Emmy Award-winning breast cancer specials, worked with Pink Aid to raise money for women struggling through breast cancer, and is an avid promoter and participant in the American Cancer Society's annual "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" walk, which raises millions of dollars for breast cancer awareness and research. It is an issue that will always be near and dear to her heart, as are the many stories she covers on women's issues in general.
A New York native, Stacey has lived and studied in Boston, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Born in Flushing, Queens, she grew up primarily in Dix Hills, Long Island. She attended Tufts University, majoring in political science and later earned a master's degree in broadcast journalism from the Medill School at Northwestern University. Stacey lives in Nassau County with her husband and two daughters. She also loves running and hiking. Her hobby of home gardening is also a source of immense pride, strength, and joy.
Stacey's Stories
Former trooper accused of staging his own shooting on Southern State Parkway pleads guilty
After an adjournment two weeks ago, Thomas Mascia, who had previously been honored for his heroism, has pleaded guilty.
Retired NYPD officer thanks doctors who saved him after stroke
It was back in September when Montalvo, a retired NYPD officer from West Hempstead suffered a blockage of the artery supplying his brain stem.
Wantagh diner celebrates 50th anniversary with $5 menu for customers
A diner on Long Island is doing something special to show appreciation for its customers for its 50th anniversary.
First responders searching for missing swimmer in Nissequogue River near King's Park
First responders in Suffolk County are holding on to hope that they can find a swimmer who vanished in the river near King's Park on Monday night.
Annual tulip festival on Long Island is the perfect Mother's Day weekend activity
The annual tulip festival is a beautiful Mother's Day activity at Waterdrinker Family Farm.
LI mom got the call that she was getting a new heart on Mother's Day
This Mother's Day will mean so much more for one mom on Long Island after she found out she was getting a new heart one year ago on Mother's Day.
Former trooper accused of staging his own shooting on Southern State Parkway appears in court
Mascia, who had previously been honored for his heroism, was expected to plead guilty but court was adjourned for another two weeks.
Shoppers confused and frustrated over tariff impact on prices
As produce ripens on the shelves, customer confusion over tariffs and the impacts ferments into frustration.
Man gets second chance at life with rare triple-organ transplant
Doctors at North Shore University hospital performed a rare three-organ transplant procedure all in one.
Man accused of stabbing doorbell camera at home in Central Islip, Long Island
It looked a bit like a scene from a horror movie, except Alexandria Princivil was watching the scene unfold in real time at her apartment in Central Islip.