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
Police searching for 2 suspects after man beaten in dispute over double-parked cars in Newark
The victim hasn't been able to return to work yet -- he is still covered in bruises and he may still require surgery on his hand.
Bergenfield mother died saving daughter in Colombia earthquake, family says
A Bergenfield, N.J., family and church community are mourning Magnolia Garcia Lugo, who was killed in the Colombia earthquake.
Woman arrested after mother, 5-year-old child struck by hit-and-run driver in Fair Lawn
The child suffered severe head injuries and the mother minor injuries. Both were taken to Hackensack Hospital, police said,
About $1M in jewelry stolen during brazen smash-and-grab at Woodbridge shop
About $1 million in diamonds and gold were gone in 60 seconds after a brazen smash-and-grab robbery in Woodbridge.
Eric LeGrand encourages young people with spinal cord injuries in 'True Grit' partnership
LeGrand is encouraging young people to build confidence, embrace independence and define their future a partnership called True Grit.
Urban farm in Newark addresses concerns over cyclosporiasis outbreak impacting fresh produce
Fairgrown Farm co-owner James Klett says Jersey-grown produce is not affected by the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
N.J. daycare owner accused of giving kids melatonin
A New Jersey daycare owner is under investigation after being accused of giving kids melatonin in order to get them to fall asleep during nap time.
Newark Fire Department graduating class adds more than 2 dozen new firefighters
More than two dozen new firefighters officially joined the ranks, ready to serve and protect their community in Newark, New Jersey.
Family describes frantic moments delivering baby on the NJ Turnpike in Secaucus
Mile marker 113.3 on the NJ Turnpike in Secaucus will forever be an incredible memory for one family, who scrambled to deliver their baby boy right on the side of the road.
18-year-old charged as adult in double murder of best friends in New Jersey
An 18-year-old man made his first court appearance on Wednesday on charges he murdered two teenage best friends last September.