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Presents a biographical account of the life of Fort Lee, New Jersey-based television journalist Maria Bartiromo. Bartiromo's childhood in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York; Educational background; Work as financial journalist with the cable television business news channel CNBC; Distinction as being the first to report daily from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange; Titles of books written; Achievements in television journalism.

The article reports on the mastery of television newscasters in reflecting issues when striking action breaks in Manhattan, New York City. It notes the deployment of the National Broadcasting Co. (NBC) and CBS Television Network's film crew at the city's Carnegie Hall, where the producer announced the news on the assassination of clergyman and activist Martin Luther King Jr. It cites all the networks' well-balanced footage of the event particularly the plundering in the city.

The article reports that American Broadcasting Co. (ABC) vice president James Hagerty criticizes television newscasters when he speaks before the New York State Broadcasters Association in Albany, N.Y. Hagerty states that newscasters either overdo their job or lose themselves in a mass of electronic hodgepodge. He complained that bulletins in general are overdone and the quality of television interviews are as bad.

Presents an interview with Sofia Hedstrom regarding her as Swedish television reporter based in New York City. Citations of the topics she likes to cover; Description of her style of wearing clothes as compared to most American reporters; Preconception of New Yorkers on Swedish girls.

The article presents an interview with Arthur Kremer, political commentator on News 12, on his job, in Long Island, New York. during his program, he was being instructed to be impartial of all political issues. He is also trying to be updated in politics. Being in television contributed to his popularity.

Focuses on Dominic Carter, a political reporter for NYI cable news station in New York City, who tried to get information on the alleged affair between President Bill Clinton and White House intern Monica Lewinsky. Republicans and Democrats' emphasis on Clinton's State of the Union address on January 27, 1998, rather than on scandal; Comments from Richard A. Gephardt, House Minority Leader; Clinton's support from Representative Barney Frank.

Looks at Maria Bartiromo, the television floor reporter on the New York Stock Exchange for the CNBC cable television network. The potent combination of her sultry good looks and the strength of the stock market; Why she is called the money honey; Her comments; Her work for CNBC.

The article presents views and insights of the author concerning the life and works of Tim Russert, a television journalist in New York. The author mentions about the career background of Russert and how he started in the media industry. The author also commented on the impact of the death of Russert on the lives of media personnel.

This article offers information on "The Daily Show" correspondent Aasif Mandvi. Mandvi interviewed celebrities such as musician John Mayer backstage at the Live Earth benefit concert. He once worked as a waiter at Michael's restaurant in New York City. He once served news anchor Tom Brokaw an endive salad.

The article features Tiki Barber, a former running back player with the New York Giants football team. Barber is debuting as a correspondent for the news program "Today" on NBC. According to Barber, he started to prepare and pursue his career in broadcasting after an injury in one of his football games. NBC offered Barber a role on the pre-game show "Football Night in America."

This article reports that television journalist and actress Donna Hanover, has become a morning-drive radio talk show host. The radio station WOR-AM hired Hanover to provide a woman's voice and perspective on a show whose audience skews heavily female. The program "WOR Morning Show," has lagged in the ratings since Walsh replaced radio stalwart John R. Gambling six years ago. She got the job partly because of her prominent profile in New York. Hanover comes across on the radio as a cheerful mother, wife and woman about town, with no interest in wisecracks, put-downs or incendiary political remarks.

Reports business developments as of November 2003 in Long Island, New York. Selection of Reid Lamberty as reporter for CBS 2 News television station; Need of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for a railcar storage yard on the Huntington/Port Jefferson line; Plans to open to yard by 2011.

Reports that Cable News Network television journalist Jeff Greenfield attended the 2003 Risk-Takers in the Arts gala at the Sundance Institute in New York City. Recognition for institute board member and Public Broadcasting Service president Pat Mitchell.

Present developments in television broadcasting of the United States as of July 2001. Identification of news anchors Jack Ford and Paula Zahn as potential candidates for a revamped CNN television network morning show; Description of the previous career of Scott Patterson as a baseball player for the New York Yankees; Criticisms on Zahn's departure from CBS.

Profiles television journalist and cellist Paula Zahn of New York, New York. Educational and family background; Career highlights; Management of the demands in life; Answers to questions about being stranded in an island.

Reports that New York City-based television station WCBS is looking for a news director as of January 3, 2000.

Reports on Syracuse, New York-based television reporter Pamela Davis' appointment as co-anchor of area-based television station WSTM's morning news program.

Offers Peter Jenning's experience in leaving Canada for a reporter's job in New York City in 1964. Career highlights with American Broadcasting Co. television network; His pride in being a Canadian who resists pressure to become a United States citizen.

Reports on the celebrity status of New York, New York news anchor Pat Kiernan, formerly of Calgary, Alberta. His style of reporting; Career background; Predictions on the success of Kiernan by `Time Out' magazine.

Reports that general-assignment reporter Trish Bergin, has quit the New York City Channel 2 program `We're Not Going to Take It Anymore.' The types of stories the program features; Why she quit after being asked to report in a space-suit costume to cover John Glenn's return into space; The comments of news director Bill Carey.

The article profiles Cable News Network (CNN) senior vice-president of programming Bart Feder. Feder was born on August 20, 1959, he was raised in Brooklyn, New York, and the youngest among the three siblings. It mentions that his career gained him a reputation as being fair, balanced, and methodical in a high-pressure environment. Moreover, it says that Feder is a news man who does not defend the ratings of CNN against other television networks.

The article presents a profile of Dominic Carter, political reporter for the New York City local cable news network NY1 News. Carter has been with the network since its creation in 1992, and has become a fixture of New York political journalism. He survived a difficult childhood with a dysfunctional family in the Bronx. Carter is praised by politicians across the ideological spectrum. With two and possibly three presidential candidates from New York, Carter is looking forward to 2008.

The article reports on the appointment of Kristine Johnson and Chris Wragge as anchors for WCBS-TV in New York. Johnson was recently an anchor for "NBC News," while Wragge was promoted from his position as sports anchor. They will replace the previous anchors of the newscast, Roz Abrams and Mary Calvi.

This article relates the opportunity given to law student Colin Stephens to spend lunch with famous CBS Evening News anchor Dan Rather in New York in December 2004. It was an opportunity many would leap at: a one-on-one lunch with Rather in New York City. Stephens had no idea it would be in his future. During a Society of Professional Journalists' award ceremony, convention organizer Betsy Ashton offered an unexpected prize: a private lunch with Rather. Stephens was presented with the prize. On December 2, Stephens flew to New York. The next day, he met the anchor at an Italian restaurant near the CBS studios, Rather carrying network souvenirs and copies of his books, Stephens carrying a healthy dose of skepticism. Over the ensuing hour and a half, Rather chatted with Stephens about a range of subjects, from his long career to his pride in his children and grandchildren. Their conversation also touched on more recent events, including Rather's decision to step down as evening news anchor and, of more interest to Stephens, the November firing of a CBS news producer who had interrupted the prime time drama CSI: NY for a bulletin announcing the death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat.

Reports that British-based television host Tim Vincent will be joining "Access Hollywood" as a New York correspondent. Highlights of Vincent's television career; Comment of "Access Hollywood" executive producer Rob K. Silverstein regarding Vincent's entry into the show.

Focuses on the television news program "Teen Kids News," hosted by New York teenagers. Number of television stations in which the program is aired; List of program anchors and reporters; Time slot of the news program; Views of executive producer Albert T. Primo on how to make news interesting for children.

Reports on the honor to be given to "NBC Nightly News" television anchor Tom Brokaw at the annual gala of the Museum of Television & Radio in New York City. Recognition of his works as he approaches retirement; Celebration of his career at the NBC station.

Focuses on the late arrival of television journalists at the Betsey Johnson and DKNY fashions shows in New York City.

Focuses on the party hosted by Connie Chung to promote her show in Cable News Network in New York. Identification of the celebrities present; Recognition of executives Dominick Dunne and Henry Schieff; Details on the format of the celebrity journalists show.

Reports that television journalist-personality Geraldo Rivera is considering a mayoral run in New York City in 2001.

Reports developments in the broadcasting industry in the United States as of November 1999. Includes conflict between members of Ku Klux Klan organization and reporters in Kentucky; Continuance of the job of newscaster Al Roker at WNBC-TV in New York; Violation of Customs inspector Cathy Harris on the regulations of Customs Service in Atlanta, Georgia.

The article comments on the career derailing of TV newsmen in New York. WCBS-TV anchor Ernie Anastos is discussing a talk show deal with Multimedia. Multimedia plans to hire 300 talk-show hosts and plans to launch a channel with nothing but talk shows. The proliferation of TV talk show has resulted in the return of Morton Downey Jr. and Dennis Miller.

Presents a photograph of radio and television personalities who attended The Museum of Television & Radio's `First Kids on the Block: Hosts of New York Children's Shows of the Fifties and Sixties.' Zacherle; Sonny Fox; Chuck McCann; Soupy Sales; Captain Jack McCarthy.

Reports on the return to television reporting over WNYW-TV by Donna Hanover, New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's wife.