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
Officer's lawsuit claims she was disciplined by NJ police department over her hairstyle
Chian Weekes-Rivera says this past summer, her police captain disciplined her for wearing her hair in Bantu knots, a traditional African style.
West Orange bagel shop owner vows to appeal after losing dispute over window coverings
A community battle is underway in the New Jersey town of West Orange after a bagel shop was found guilty of covering up its windows.
Mother in custody after 5-year-old boy stabbed in Newark: police
A mother is in custody after a 5-year-old boy was stabbed in Newark, police say.
Newark Penn Station, Hudson River Tunnel get influx of federal funds from Biden administration
The Biden administration just announced $4.5 billion for the Hudson River Tunnel project and to modernize Newark's aging Penn Station.
Palestinian families gathered in Newark to call for peace
In New Jersey, elected officials and families of Palestinian descent met to call for peace and justice in the Middle East.
Man who underwent lifesaving 90-minute CPR after rare heart infection reunites with doctors
Kyle Hewlett's heart stopped after being diagnosed with myocarditis, a viral infection causing inflammation of the heart. This NJ hospital care team performed CPR for 90 minutes to keep him alive. He reunited with them on Monday.
Archdiocese of Newark opens third Mercy House in Elizabeth to help community in need
The newest Mercy House, located at 249 Court Street, immediately began serving on Wednesday, meeting the needs of families in Elizabeth, who could use some extra help.
School district in New Jersey suspends Halloween activities during school hours
In a letter, the superintendent cited financial, cultural and religious equity in the district's decision.
Family of victim that died in Jersey City crash speaks out
Daniel Weidenfeld, 26, lived his life to the fullest, his sister said.
FDA considers banning formaldehyde in hair-straightening products over possible cancer link
Studies show women who use the products often face more than twice the risk of developing uterine cancer compared to those who don't use them.