Catherine Cioffi
Catherine Cioffi entered the world of WCBS Newsradio 880 while taking a class at Fordham University dedicated to the works of the radio station. The class thoroughly studied the workings of WCBS from top to bottom, and she remembers just drooling! Everyone here was a superstar to her and the product…the work of the gods! So you can imagine Cioffi’s excitement the day she was invited to join the team!
Cioffi started her radio career in college at WFUV at Fordham University in the Bronx, anchoring and covering City Hall. During senior year of college, she worked for WBGO doing general assignments in New York City and New Jersey.
After graduating from Fordham University armed with a Journalism/Political Science degree, Cioffi worked as a News Assistant at ABC Radio Network, as well as working on air at a few small stations around the tri-state area. Three months later, she was off to Providence, Rhode Island to work for CBS affiliate, WHJJ. From Rhode Island, Cioffi anchored for the hub stations in Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. In addition to anchoring, Cioffi was also a general assignment reporter for the main station WHJJ.
Cioffi was raised in Westchester and both Rockland and Westchester counties have been a huge part of her life…she is honored serve her community and to deliver news to her neighbors in the northern ‘burbs.
Pre-9/11 Service And Learning Event Planned In Westchester County
As the tenth anniversary of 9/11 approaches, more than a hundred non-profits have already registered for Westchester County’s Serve and Learn: Westchester Remembers 9/11 event on September 9.
Domestic Violence Homicides On The Rise In New York State
It’s an alarming trend – people continuing to kill members of their own family.
Thousands Expected At Annual Rye Playland With Disabilities Day
Westchester County is hosting the event on August 30. County Executive Rob Astorino says the park will first be open only to those with disabilities and then to the general public.
Astorino Vetoes Lease Agreement Plan For Children’s Museum At Rye Playland
In exchange for the museum doing millions of dollars worth of renovations to a bath house, Playland would lease the space to the museum for only $1 year.
Former North Castle Republican Chairwoman Indicted For Mortgage Fraud
The Westchester County D.A. says Loronda Murphy and her partner Scott Forcino, ran a mortage closing company called Settle One Corporation that was really a home mortage fraud Ponzi scheme.
Sen. Jeff Klein Wants To Improve Interaction With Mentally Ill In Police Emergencies
St. Sen. Jeff Klein is proposing a bill aimed at putting police in a better position to respond to emergencies involving the mentally ill.
Hot Summer Days Can Mean Sleepless Nights
Hot summer weather is great for so many activities, but presents a problem for one that you need to get through all the rest.
Beauty Pageants Coming To Westchester County
The Miss New York USA and Miss Teen New York USA competitions will be taking place at SUNY Purchase in 2012.
Repair Funds Needed After Storms Damage Bannerman Castle
Two walls have collapsed and now the Bannerman Castle Trust is looking to raise $500,000 to save the building.
Westchester County Teams Up With United Way To Create Non-Emergency Help Line
Finding help in Westchester County is now just a simple phone call away
Lease Agreement Approved For Children’s Museum At Rye Playland By County Board
Under the terms of the lease, the Westchester Children’s Museum will occupy about half of the former men’s bathhouse at Playland.
New City Girls Softball Plays In World Series In Oregon Today
It’s game day for the girls of the New City softball team, who take to the field for thier first game in the Little League World Series in Portland, Oregon.
Worker Accused Of Stealing Thousands From Yonkers Public Library
For allegedly stealing overdue fines from the three branches of the Yonkers Public Library, 53-year-old Margo Reed has been charged with grand larceny, falsifying business records, and tax evasion.
Dozens Arrested In Yonkers Drug Crackdown
Sixty-five defendants, charged with a series of crimes — including murders, are expected to appear in federal court in White Plains later today.
Riverkeeper: Hudson River Often Unsafe For Swimming
While the water looks pristine, Riverkeeper says raw sewage pollutes the Hudson River from Manhattan to Troy, often making it unsafe for swimming.
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