Dana Tyler
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Career at WCBS-TV
Dana Tyler is an accomplished journalist and news anchor at WCBS-TV in New York City. She currently anchors the station's 6 PM newscast and also hosts a weekly half-hour community affairs program titled Eye on New York.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 24 Nov, 1958
- Age
- 61 yrs
- Occupations
- Journalist
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- United States of America
- Education
- Boston University
Questrom School of Business - Gender
- Female
- Description
- American journalist
- Net Worth 2021
- 3 million
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Early Life and Education
Born on November 24, 1958, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Dana Tyler was raised in Worthington, Ohio. She graduated from Worthington High School before attending Boston University in Massachusetts, where she earned her degree in journalism.
Background and Personal Details
Tyler is an American citizen of African American descent. She was born under the zodiac sign Sagittarius. Although she has maintained a public presence through her career, she has not disclosed details about her family, including her parents or siblings.
Broadcast Journalism Beginnings
Tyler began her broadcasting career at WBNS-TV in Columbus, Ohio. In 1990, she joined WCBS-TV in New York City, where she initially served as a reporter and weekend anchor. By 1992, she was anchoring the station's 5 PM and 11 PM newscasts. At the time, she was part of the first African American team to anchor a newscast in the New York market.
Professional Achievements
In 2006, Tyler took over the 11 PM newscast in addition to her existing duties as the 6 PM anchor. In 2007, at age 48, she assumed the anchor position previously held by Roz Abrams, a veteran broadcaster from WABC-TV. Tyler's longevity and professionalism have solidified her reputation in the field of broadcast journalism.
