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Amy is back and did an update just before 2 PM on the storm that moved through the area.

WNBC got the new O&O station graphics package today.

Romney Smith announced she is joining WNBC in August as a reporter for Today In New York. https://twitter.com/romneysmith/status/1408163057793126406?s=21

Shirleen Allicot is not on maternity leave yet, but noticed Candace McCowan has been subbing for her at 12 PM. Also noticed Sam was on the morning newscast, but Amy has been in for him at 12 PM.

Today Darlene joked that joked that she was six feet tall and said she was on the wrong box. They have boxes for the anchors to stand on and switched to smaller one for next time they were standing.

Social distancing is done for Today In New York.

Live with Kelly and Ryan has ended social distancing for the hosts. Curious when the same happens for the newscasts.

I've noticed at the start and the middle of the newscast they promote streaming of the newscast on hulu + LIVE TV.

Saturday morning Mike was anchoring from home with Michelle in the studio. Today Liz is anchoring the 4 PM newscast from home with David in the studio.

Janice Huff and Matt Brickman are on the 11 PM newscast for storm coverage.

News12+ NJ is showing the NY State COVID-19 Briefing.

Sunday Natalie was subbing at 6 PM and anchoring from home tonight. Matt is in studio for weather. Monday for Today In New York, Maria was back in studio. Michael was co-anchoring from home.

Maria and Janice are doing weather forecasts from home.

Special Eyewitness News intro for storm coverage. https://youtu.be/AGvFYTIHb8w

Maria LaRosa and Raphael Miranda are on Today In New York for storm coverage.

Noticed the lower third graphic is larger and the font is bolder.

Noticed as of last week Audrey has been doing the weather forecasts from home and today Mike Woods is doing weather from home.

Amy returns Friday morning. https://www.instagram.com/p/CIW9OynnXsk/?igshid=yv28lqs94rui

Everyone was in studio for Today In New York.

Pat was anchoring from home today.

An update from Amy on IG: "Hi guys. I miss work!! I recently had surgery. I’m just healing up..... Some days I’m good enuf to social media... other days are not so easy! I’m feeling grateful for healthcare and my hard-working coworkers! Quick reminder that even though we are in this pandemic– make sure you are on top of all of your healthcare! Work with your doctors to make sure you are doing the right things! Thank you for all the concern and kindness. Be back to @abc7ny Accuweather soon" https://www.instagram.com/p/CHdCR3rn7ko/

Jeff is still subbing for Amy, Lee said he would be on Saturday night at 11 PM.

Why are they not formatting their election lower third to match the size of their regular lower third?

The last three Fridays, plus this and the last two weekends, Amy Freeze has not been on and Jeff Smith has been subbing for her. She's still active on social media, but three weekends seems like a long time be off.

WABC has started to show the wide shots of the news anchors at the desk at 5 and 5:30 AM during the morning newscast.