Tanya Rivero
Previously, Tanya worked at ABC News as an anchor for World News Now and as a national correspondent for all ABC News broadcasts, including World News Tonight, Nightline, and Good Morning America, where she was also a fill-in anchor. Tanya also anchored for ABC News's 24/7 streaming service.
Right before coming to WABC-TV, Tanya worked as a correspondent at CBS News. She was one of the first national correspondents on the scene of the Uvalde, Texas school shooting. Tanya covered U.S. politics extensively and was the first broadcast journalist to interview congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, right before she unseated Joe Crowley. Tanya was also an anchor for CBS News' 24/7 streaming service and has anchored hours of breaking news of history-making events, including the 2020 Presidential election; the Jan. 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol; the release of the Mueller Report; the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and the death of Queen Elizabeth.
Prior to CBS, Tanya hosted Lunch Break With Tanya Rivero on the Wall Street Journal's digital network. Here she interviewed a wide range of luminaries in government, business, and culture. Tanya started in news as a "one-woman-band" at News 12 The Bronx.
Tanya graduated from Yale University and Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. Prior to college, she danced professionally with the New York City Ballet. Tanya is proudly Cuban-American and a member of NAHJ. She loves New York City and has lived or worked in four out of the five boroughs. She currently lives in Manhattan with her husband and two children.
Tanya's Stories
Fans in New York City devastated by death of actress Michelle Trachtenberg
The actress will be be deeply missed in the city where she was born and bred and which she immortalized in a career that has had global reach.
Immigration advocates vow to keep eye on Mayor Eric Adams after DOJ's move to halt prosecution
Immigration advocates say the writing is on the wall: "It's abundantly clear now that Mayor Eric Adams is in the pocket of Donald Trump."
Communities of immigrants living in constant fear after federal raids
The federal raid that surprised residents in a West New York building last weekend, is still very much on the minds of residents.
Queens teens receive citations of honor from state for helping woman badly hurt after fall
Colin Winn and Christian Fiorillo were handed official citations of honor by the New York State Assembly for rushing to 76-year-old Janet Miranda after she tripped on the sidewalk, fell, dislocated her shoulder and broke her nose.
Strangers work together to reunite woman with beloved family heirloom lost on JetBlue flight
Diana Freedman's grandfather made the necklace for his lovely bride and embellished the pendant as his fortunes grew over the years.
'It's a problem' - Riverdale businesses struggling with damaging effects of having no gas for months
The businesses, located on Mosholu Avenue in Riverdale, have not had gas since September.
Walgreens in the Bronx among 1,200 stores nationwide shutting doors for good
Walgreens said that economic headwinds have made it too difficult to cover rent, staffing and supply costs.
Police investigating after 2 brothers fatally stabbed in the Bronx
Police say Leider Guevara-Cubas, 27, was stabbed in the abdomen and a 25-year-old Ernesto Hector-Guevara was stabbed in the chest.
Los Herederos dedicated to entertaining, educating NYC about their culture through art
The group of local artists created their own platform to explore the past, the present -- and where the two intersect.
L.O.V.E mentor program helps guide the way for Latina youth in New York City
L.O.V.E mentors hundreds of young girls every year - from mental and reproductive health to college and career readiness.