Ernie Anastos, an Emmy Award-winning news anchor, is a well-known media figure who has worked in the field of journalism since 1976. In New York City, he is most known for anchoring the news at 6 p.m. on Fox 5 NY WNYW. He is a Hall of Fame Broadcaster who has received more than 28 Emmy nominations and awards. In New York City, the 21st of March is now known as Ernie Anastos Day.

What is the net worth of Ernie Anastos?

 

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Ernie Anastos has a net worth of $3.5 million. His annual remuneration is $350,000. He got a five-year, $10 million contract with WYNW-TV in 2005. WJKE, a New York-based radio station, is owned by Anastos. WUAM, WABY, WQAR, and its translator W291BY, as well as WVKZ, were sold to Empire Broadcasting Corporation for $1.2 million in 2012.

Ernie Anastos’ Childhood and Education

Ernie Anastos was born in the United States on July 12, 1943, in Nashua, New Hampshire. His zodiac sign is Cancer, which describes him as an emotional and sensitive person who is extremely concerned about their family and friends. Anastos holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northeastern University, where he also serves on the university board. At Northeastern, he was a Phi Kappa Phi honoree. Colombia University awarded him an honorary doctorate degree. In May 2008, he obtained his doctorate from Manhattanville College.

The Career of Ernie Anastos

Ernie Anastos began his journalism career as Ernie Andrews at Boston’s 98.5/WROR radio station. Later, he transitioned to television and spent two years as an anchor at WPRI-TV in Providence until leaving in 1978. He was then hired by WABC-TV to anchor the 11:00 p.m. Eyewitness News broadcast. In 1989, Anastos left WABC to join WCBS-TV as an anchor. In mid-1994, he joined NewsTalk Television, but soon after, he began hosting “Our Home,” a gardening show on Lifetime. In 1997, as an employee of WWOR-TV, he returned to the anchor desk, and four years later, he was back at WCBS as the primary anchor. He left for the second time in 2005, after signing a $10 million five-year contract with WNYW-TV. Ernie Anastos hosted the Fox 5 newscasts at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. He rose through the ranks to become the anchor of the 6 p.m. newscast. He covered the World Trade Center attacks as well as the Cuban Revolution’s 45th anniversary. He was a replacement anchor for ABC’s “Good Morning America” and hosted “CCBS Late News” and “CBS This Morning.” Anastos has received 28 Emmy nominations and awards. He was also nominated for an Edward R. Murrow Award for writing excellence.

Personal Life of Ernie Anastos, Married, Family, and Wife

Ernie Anastos is married; he married Kelly Anastos, his longtime girlfriend, in an intimate ceremony. The couple has been together for quite some time. Nina Anastos, a daughter, was born in 1976, and Phillip Anastos, a son, was born in 1977. The couple also has four grandchildren. On March 21, 2017, New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio honored Anastos by declaring March 21st as Ernie Anastos Day in the city.

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