"He was a terrific newsman-compassionate and fair. I loved working with him. We are all heartbroken to hear that he's passed. He taught me how to stay cool under pressure and the importance of giving back to the community."
"I'm here to confirm, every single good thing you will hear and read about this man is true. And then some. Times 10. He was the heart of our newsroom and endlessly proud of his children and grandchildren."
"Ernie's broadcast career spanned over 40 years, during which he covered major news topics like the deaths of Princess Diana and John F. Kennedy Jr., the September 11 terrorist attacks and the COVID-19 pandemic. He earned more than 30 Emmy Awards and nominations, including a prestigious Lifetime Emmy."
Ernie Anastos, an 82-year-old legendary NYC news anchor, died of pneumonia at Northern Westchester Hospital. His career spanned over 40 years covering major news events including Princess Diana's death, the September 11 attacks, and the COVID-19 pandemic. He earned more than 30 Emmy Awards and nominations, including a Lifetime Emmy and the Edward R. Murrow Award. Anastos worked at multiple networks including ABC 7, CBS 2, WWOR, and Fox 5 NY. He left Fox 5 around 2020 to attend Harvard Business School. Colleagues remembered him as compassionate, fair, and a heart of the newsroom. He was married to Kelly since 1968 and is survived by two children and four grandchildren.
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