WABC - 7 Eyewitness News

[Bill from Maspeth 33]

Dray Clark is departing for NBC Philadelphia.

 

I know Dray came from Philadelphia, but was it that same station?

[TVNewsLover 787]

I know Dray came from Philadelphia, but was it that same station?

No. He came from CBS3.

[LarryFlick 26]

I tuned into the 5pm broadcast this week and just missed an introduction to a woman who was apparently joining the team. She was at the desk with Diana and Sade. I'm guessing that she is a new reporter, but I haven't been able to find any info about it. Seemed unusual to have someone in studio at the desk for something like that. Any insight or details?

[LarryFlick 26]

Dray Clark is departing for NBC Philadelphia.

 

He's a talented guy. Sad to see him go, though that morning beat reporting had to be a real grind. It's a shame that he never got any anchor fill in opportunities. My sense is that he would have excelled in the role. Any info on what his new job will be?

[KimS123 0]

I tuned into the 5pm broadcast this week and just missed an introduction to a woman who was apparently joining the team. She was at the desk with Diana and Sade. I'm guessing that she is a new reporter, but I haven't been able to find any info about it. Seemed unusual to have someone in studio at the desk for something like that. Any insight or details?

 

Diana Williams posted this on her facebook page: "I'm talking to Danielle Leigh, our new 7 On Your Side investigative reporter. Have any questions for our new addition to the Eyewitness News team?" Here's the link to the interview.

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[brianpr3 178]

I tuned into the 5pm broadcast this week and just missed an introduction to a woman who was apparently joining the team. She was at the desk with Diana and Sade. I'm guessing that she is a new reporter, but I haven't been able to find any info about it. Seemed unusual to have someone in studio at the desk for something like that. Any insight or details?

 

I think her name is Danielle Leigh comes in from seattle king 5

[wabceyewitness 827]

I tuned into the 5pm broadcast this week and just missed an introduction to a woman who was apparently joining the team. She was at the desk with Diana and Sade. I'm guessing that she is a new reporter, but I haven't been able to find any info about it. Seemed unusual to have someone in studio at the desk for something like that. Any insight or details?

 

 

Danielle Leigh is the new investigative reporter for the "7 On Your Side" team that includes Jim Hoffer and Nina Pineda. She fills the investigative reporter spot left vacant long ago when Sarah Wallace was forced to leave and before "7 On Your Side" encompassed both consumer news and investigative reporting.

 

Here is a Facebook Live interview that Diana Williams did with Danielle to introduce her to viewers:

 

[JoseRM303 171]

He's a talented guy. Sad to see him go, though that morning beat reporting had to be a real grind. It's a shame that he never got any anchor fill in opportunities. My sense is that he would have excelled in the role. Any info on what his new job will be?

 

He will co-anchor weekend mornings with Rosemary Connors and report throughout the week.

[LarryFlick 26]

He will co-anchor weekend mornings with Rosemary Connors and report throughout the week.

 

Thanks for the info! Glad for him!

[LarryFlick 26]

Danielle Leigh is the new investigative reporter for the "7 On Your Side" team that includes Jim Hoffer and Nina Pineda. She fills the investigative reporter spot left vacant long ago when Sarah Wallace was forced to leave and before "7 On Your Side" encompassed both consumer news and investigative reporting.

 

Here is a Facebook Live interview that Diana Williams did with Danielle to introduce her to viewers:

 

 

 

Ahhh, excellent. Thanks for the info... and the interview link!

[RGSJenkins 435]

Disney (parent company of ABC, WABC & WPVI) and Optimum is having a carriage dispute and this time this includes all the Disney channels (Disney, Freeform and all of the ESPN channels).

 

http://www.cablefax.com/programming/disney-warns-optimum-customers-of-possible-channel-loss

Optimum's take: https://www.optimum.net/onyourside

Disney's take: http://instantaccesstv.com/faq/

[brianpr3 178]

Bill evans off for 2 weeks he is getting married in Italy

[Roadgeek Adam 170]

Can someone a little more technologically advanced explain to me how WABC's floor green screen works?

[IceManNYR 240]

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[Roadgeek Adam 170]

So we lose Lori and soon Dray Clark, and gain Danielle Leigh and Derick Waller. Wonder if he's doing mornings.

[jtens 0]

Was Sade supposed to moderate the NJ Governor debate with Jim Gardner?

[AA55 40]

Did anyone see this? Hope Sade is okay. They may have mentioned this on air but I switched to 4 NY

http://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2017/10/17/ny-anchor-is-m-i-a

[Williams1402 45]

Did anyone see this? Hope Sade is okay. They may have mentioned this on air but I switched to 4 NY

http://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2017/10/17/ny-anchor-is-m-i-a

 

That seems tragic for WABC to go through two of their anchors with serious car accidents. It's like 2017 is already troubling for them.

[24994J 5629]

Throw in Bill Ritter's concussion early this year (or late 2016), and it makes for quite a concerning few years.

[Williams1402 45]

Throw in Bill Ritter's concussion early this year (or late 2016), and it makes for quite a concerning few years.

 

More like a couple years, but I hope it doesn't get as bad in the near future.

[nynewslover 280]

Who was the other anchor in an accident this year?

[anchorman 96]

Wow, I hope Sade makes a full recovery.

 

We all remember that horrific hit and run she was a victim of while reporting for the 11pm show.

http://www.wbaltv.com/article/sade-baderinwa-talks-about-accident-that-nearly-killed-her/7047764

[Vlad 333]

Wow thats unfortunate.. . Sade already had a major injury which she pretty much almost died from as well and now this. She's endured a lot of pain and tragedy throughout her life, so I hope this doesn't bring down her morale. She's a strong class act woman though so I'm pretty confident she will recovery. But this time it seems like its not job related so thats really unfortunately. Hopefully she makes a speedy recovery.

[Bill from Maspeth 33]

My best to Sade and Darla for full recoveries and hope to see them back on the air soon.

[Vlad 333]

Darla was reporting just today. She was back on the air doing a report for the 4pm show.