New York local news legend John Roland dies at 81

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Monday, May 8, 2023
New York local news legend John Roland dies at 81
New York local news legend John Roland dies at 81A legend of New York local news has died - former Fox 5 anchor John Roland.

NEW YORK (WABC) -- A legend of New York local news has died - former Fox 5 anchor John Roland.

For nearly 30 years, Roland delivered the news to New Yorkers at 10 every night.

He first joined the station in 1969 when Channel 5 was still part of Metromedia. He took over as the main anchor in 1979.

Roland had a gritty style that became familiar to everyone in New York.

Roland retired in 2004, but his style influenced many journalists still working today.

Roland was 81.

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