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Chris Cuomo
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Cuomo in 2016
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Christopher Charles Cuomo
August 9, 1970 New York City, U.S.
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| Education | Yale University (BA) Fordham University (JD) |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Employer | NewsNation (2022–present) CNN (2013–2021) ABC News (1999–2013) |
| Known for | Cuomo Prime Time New Day |
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Cristina Greeven
(m. 2001) |
| Children | 3 |
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| Relatives | Cuomo family |
Chris Cuomo (born August 9, 1970) is an American television journalist. He is currently an anchor at NewsNation, a news channel based in New York City. Before this, he worked for major news networks like ABC News and CNN.
Cuomo is known for hosting popular shows such as Cuomo Prime Time and New Day. He comes from a well-known political family. His father, Mario Cuomo, and his brother, Andrew Cuomo, both served as the governor of New York.
Early Life and Education
Chris Cuomo was born in Queens, a part of New York City. He is the youngest child of Mario Cuomo, who was a governor of New York, and Matilda Cuomo. His brother, Andrew Cuomo, also became a governor of New York.
His family has Italian roots. His grandparents on his father's side came from southern Italy, and his grandparents on his mother's side were from Sicily.
Cuomo attended Immaculate Conception School in Queens. He then went to The Albany Academy, a private school in Albany, New York. He later studied at Yale University, where he earned his first degree. In 1995, he earned a law degree from the Fordham University School of Law. He is also a licensed lawyer.
Journalism Career Highlights
Chris Cuomo started his journalism career by appearing on channels like CNBC, MSNBC, and CNN. He discussed social and political topics. He also worked for Fox News, covering many important stories.
When asked about being a journalist, Cuomo once said he didn't care about the title. He focused on reporting facts, not sharing his own opinions. Roger Ailes, a former Fox News chairman, once called Cuomo "fearless" when he was hired.
Working at ABC News
At ABC News, Cuomo was a co-anchor for the show 20/20. He reported on major events like the Haiti earthquake. He also covered important social issues such as child custody, bullying, and homeless teenagers.
One of his investigations led to big changes in how some for-profit schools operated. He also helped recall over 150,000 cars after a tip from a car owner.
From 2006 to 2009, he was the news anchor for Good Morning America. He reported live from many places around the world. He covered the war on terrorism and reported from countries like Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iraq. He also covered natural disasters like Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
During his time at ABC, he also had a website called "Cuomo on the Case." He hosted two online shows, The Real Deal and Focus on Faith.
Moving to CNN
In 2013, Cuomo joined CNN to co-host their morning show. He first appeared on CNN covering a big snowstorm. In 2018, he moved to prime time to host his own show, Cuomo Prime Time.
He also hosted a documentary series called Inside with Chris Cuomo on CNN's sister network, HLN. This show focused on stories about everyday people across America. In 2018, he started hosting a radio show called "Let's Get After It" on SiriusXM.
Time at CNN Ends
In 2021, it was reported that Chris Cuomo had given advice to his brother, then-Governor Andrew Cuomo. His brother was facing accusations of misconduct. CNN said that Chris helping his brother was "inappropriate" because it created a conflict of interest for a journalist. Chris later apologized, saying it was a "mistake."
Later, documents showed that Chris had used his media connections to gather information related to the accusations against his brother. He also helped his brother's team with statements. Because of this, CNN suspended him. After an internal review, CNN ended his employment in December 2021.
Joining NewsNation
On July 26, 2022, Chris Cuomo announced he would host a new show on NewsNation. His new show, Cuomo, started on October 3, 2022.
During the first episode, Cuomo said he had learned many lessons since leaving CNN. He stated that his new show would aim to be fair and less focused on extreme political views. He believes that most Americans are not at the political extremes.
Podcast Work
Chris Cuomo also started his own podcast called The Chris Cuomo Podcast. It began on July 21, 2022.
Awards and Recognition
Chris Cuomo has been nominated for several Emmy Awards. He won a News Emmy for his profile of a young poet named Mattie Stepanek. This made him one of the youngest reporters to win this award.
He has also received other important awards for his work. These include the Polk Award and the Peabody Award for team coverage. He has been recognized for his reporting on breaking news, business news, and legal news. He won the RTNDA Edward R. Murrow Award for breaking news. He also received the Gerald Loeb Award for business reporting and the American Bar Association Silver Gavel Award for his investigation into juvenile justice.
Personal Life
In 2001, Chris Cuomo married Cristina Greeven. She was an editor for Gotham magazine. They live in Manhattan and have three children. He also owns a home in Southampton, New York.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Cuomo announced in March 2020 that he had tested positive for COVID-19. He continued to broadcast his show from his home while he was in quarantine.
See also
In Spanish: Chris Cuomo para niños
- Cuomo family
- New Yorkers in journalism
