Toni Yates
Toni started her career in Savannah, Georgia, first as a reporter at WTOC, then with WSAV as weekend co-anchor. She has twice returned to her hometown where she was a reporter for WTLV, and during a second stint reporter weekend co-anchor for WJXT.
She also held two jobs in Norfolk Virginia, delivering morning news while working a second job as Communications Director for the March Of Dimes.
Toni moved farther up the east coast, landing a General Assignment reporter job at WGAL in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She came to WABC after spending several years at WB 17 in Philadelphia, where she was promoted from weekend anchor-medical reporter to weekday anchor.
Toni has three children, Austyn, Alexis, and Gabriel. She lives in New Jersey, and is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists. Through most of her career, Toni has been involved with the Girl Scouts.
Toni's Stories
Do's and don'ts for travelers this holiday season by the TSA
Holiday travel is kicking into high gear and is only expected to get busier from here on out.
Archdiocese of Newark's Mercy House distributes thousands of toys to parents ahead of Christmas
The gift of holiday magic was on full display as strangers help save the season for families trying to make Christmas extra-special this year.
Police officer hospitalized after crashing car in Little Falls, New Jersey: Officials
The officer suffered a medical episode which caused him to crash into multiple businesses on Main Street.
NJ lawmaker calls for partial 'state of emergency' amid recent drone sightings in several counties
Another lawmaker also announced new legislation to address the recent drone disturbance in more than a dozen counties.
101-year-old resident dies day after fire tears through Edison senior complex
The fire started in the bedroom of the unit where the 101-year-old victim, Kuo-Chun Chen, and his wife lived. Both of them were carried out by first responders.
Exemplary principal honored with key to city in Paterson, NJ
On Wednesday principal Nancy Castro, of Paterson's school #28 was honored with the key to the city by Mayor Andre Sayegh.
Golden retriever serves as Director of Pawsitivity for Montclair State Univ. women's basketball team
The college's women's basketball team has its own golden retriever, Charley, who holds the prestigious title, of "Director of Pawsitivity."
Habitat for Humanity unveils forever home to family of NJ Army veteran
Former Army Medic Mylcaryz Dellossantos who spent nine years in the Army, her husband, Hilton, and three school-age children will be moving into their first-ever home.
Sisters inspired to make hospital gowns after cousin's cancer battle surprised with Disney trip
A family in New Jersey is being recognized for their charitable work -- sewing cheerful and colorful hospital gowns for children across the world -- and surprised with a trip to Disney World.
Voters say frustration over inflation, prices of groceries influenced voting decision
Items like cereal, milk, meat, fruits, and vegetables have risen by double digits since 2020.