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Ernie Anastos

Ernie Anastos is an American television news anchor who spent decades delivering news on New York City television, notably at WCBS-TV and WABC-TV.

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Occupation

News presenter

Born in

Nashua

Born

July 12, 1943

Zodiac

Cancer

30,195

days lived

82

age at death

$3 million

net worth

#2,284 of 2,697

Born
July 12, 1943 in 🇺🇸Nashua
Died
March 12, 2026 (aged 82)
Zodiac
♋︎Cancer·goat 🐐
1 sourceUpdated Jul 2026

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Ernie Anastos was an American Emmy award-winning television news anchor and talk show host on WABC with Positively Ernie focusing on uplifting stories and interviews. He was also a children’s author and host of his own nationally syndicated TV show, Positively America. He most visibly anchored the evening news at four flagship network stations in New York: UPN 9, ABC 7, CBS 2, and FOX 5. In 2017, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio honored Anastos by designating every March 21 to be Ernie Anastos Day.

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  • •Ernie Anastos is a multiple Emmy Award-winning news anchor, having received over 30 Emmy Awards during his career.
  • •Ernie Anastos is a published author, having written a book titled 'Twixt: Teens, Communication, and Celebrities'.
  • •Ernie Anastos received a Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree from Dowling College in recognition of his contributions to journalism and the community.
  • •Ernie Anastos has interviewed numerous high-profile figures, including U.S. Presidents, world leaders, and celebrities.

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Cancer♋︎

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Scorpio♏︎

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Water

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2020
Day 27,932
Age 76

Retires from Broadcasting

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96%
Jan 1, 2020

Ernie Anastos retired from his long career in television news and broadcasting.

2017
Day 26,916
Age 73

Ernie Anastos Day Declared

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Mar 21, 2017

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio honored Ernie Anastos by declaring March 21st as Ernie Anastos Day.

2001
Day 20,993
Age 57

Joins WPIX-TV

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Jan 1, 2001

Ernie Anastos moved to WPIX-TV (UPN 9) to anchor their evening news.

2000
Day 20,627
Age 56

Host of 'Positively America'

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Jan 1, 2000

Ernie Anastos hosted the nationally syndicated TV show 'Positively America,' featuring positive news and interviews.

1995
Day 18,801
Age 51

Anchors at WNYW

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Jan 1, 1995

Ernie Anastos began anchoring the news at WNYW (FOX 5) in New York City.

1990
Day 16,975
Age 46

Launches 'Positively Ernie'

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Jan 1, 1990

Ernie Anastos hosted the talk show 'Positively Ernie' on WABC-TV, known for its focus on uplifting stories and interviews.

1982
Day 14,053
Age 38

Joins WABC-TV

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Jan 1, 1982

Ernie Anastos moved to WABC-TV (ABC 7) in New York City, where he became a prominent evening news anchor.

1974
Day 11,131
Age 30

Begins Anchor Role at WCBS-TV

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Jan 1, 1974

Ernie Anastos began his tenure as an anchor at WCBS-TV (now CBS 2) in New York City.

1943
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Ernie Anastos Born

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Jul 12, 1943

Ernie Anastos was born in Nashua, New Hampshire.