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2019 Gold & Silver Circle Induction Ceremony ~ Press Release

THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES, NEW YORK CHAPTER HONORS NOTABLE CAREERS IN NEW YORK TELEVISION  Eleven to be Inducted into New York Chapter’s Gold & Silver Circle  New York, NY, November 12, 2019 – The Board of Governors of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, New York Chapter is pleased to announce the induction of eleven talented individuals into the prestigious Gold & Silver Circles. The Gold & Silver Circles are comprised of an elite group of professionals who have made significant contributions to New York television. The Silver Circle recognizes individuals who have devoted a quarter of a century or more to the television industry. The Gold Circle honors those legends whose contributions span fifty years or more. The Gold & Silver Circles are societies of honor. Their members represent the passion, creativity and dedication …


Letter from the President/Spring 2019

Spring greetings to everyone! The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, New York Chapter is a storied organization. Ed Sullivan and Walter Cronkite were some of its early presidents. I am proud to have helmed the New York Chapter over the past four years. Much was accomplished to make our chapter a stronger, more viable and compliant industry trade organization.


Eyewitness News ~ A Retrospective by Albert T. Primo

New York, NY 1968: John Vliet Lindsay is Mayor, sweeping into office in 1966 to run the most important metropolis in the world with an eye on Washington. The Viet Nam War is raging; people are in the streets. Gloria Steinman is leading the women’s march, the start of something big. The Huntley-Brinkley Report is #1 on NBC News. Walter Cronkite, CBS, is the most trusted man in America and the American Broadcasting Company is trying to catch up after its anchorman John Daley (yes, the same one who hosted What’s My Line) was replaced by Bob Young.


Letter from the President/Winter 2019

As 2019 unfolds, I want to thank all of our members for their support of the New York Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences during 2018.  We celebrated and awarded excellence at our 61st Annual New York Emmy® Awards last April.  We also honored 10 extraordinary individuals who have made significant contributions to our industry.  We held the third Gold & Silver Circle Induction Ceremony at The Lambs Club on Thursday, November 29th to spotlight exceptional trailblazers in New York media.  Diane Sawyer and Chuck Scarborough were inducted into the Gold Circle for their 50+ years of service.  We also honored 8 people with a Silver Circle Induction for their 25+ years of service. Scott Clark, David Friend, Dr. Max Gomez, Christopher Goutman, Curt Gowdy, Jr., David Hyman, Sue Simmons, and Jacquie Walker are members of …


Portal to History ~ by Rich Newberg

There’s always a guy like me in the newsroom, cloistered behind stacks of tapes (I’m dating myself), memorabilia, files and press credentials from some of the more memorable stories covered. My cubicle was so cluttered that the station’s general manager, on more than one occasion, had yellow crime tape draped around my workspace. One time, my collection toppled onto the desk of my colleague’s cubicle next door, smashing her candy jar! But even a newsroom hoarder has his moments of glory. I was also the “go-to-guy” for fellow reporters who needed that one historic moment in time that would make their stories complete. Those moments lived inside my cassettes and I knew where to find them. Now you know why I’m in my glory when I enter the Buffalo Broadcasters Association film and video archive. I liken it to a …


Spotlight on Kaity Tong ~ Governor's Award Recipient 2018

Kaity Tong, known for her professionalism, warmth, and quick wit, is one of the most popular local news anchors in the New York market. She anchors the Emmy Award- winning PIX News on weekends. Born in China, Kaity came to the United States with her family at age four. She grew up in Washington DC, and was inspired to become a journalist by her great- uncle Hollington K. Tong, who was Ambassador to the U.S. from Nationalist China as well as an acclaimed writer, and by her mother, who was a top broadcaster and producer for the Voice of America. After graduating with honors on an academic scholarship from Bryn Mawr College with a BA in English Literature, Kaity had no clue what she wanted to do with her life, so she looked for the longest graduate program she could …


Letter from the President/Summer 2018

Summer greetings to everyone!  As another Emmy® year winds down, I would like to thank all of you who participated in the 2017-2018 season.  We had 1880 submissions during our CALL FOR ENTRY period.  After judging from 9 of our sister chapters, 541 nominations were announced in 116 categories.  A total of 125 Emmy statuettes were handed out at our 61st Annual New York Emmy Awards on Saturday, April 14.  We incorporated video clips of the Emmy® recipient for each category for the first time this year.  It really added interest and helped the pace of the gala.  Kaity Tong was her usual energetic self and was ebullient as she accepted the Governors’ Award in front of the 714 people in attendance.    Catch all the excitement from the gala. Pictures can be found here.  You can also watch the livestream …


39th Annual Sports Emmy Awards Announcement

Barry Frank to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award Nominees to be Honored During the May 8th Ceremony At Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall New York, NY – March 28, 2018 – The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 39th Annual Sports Emmy® Awards. “The world of sports television grows larger with each passing year and this year was no exception,” said Chuck Dages, Chairman, NATAS. “The 39th Sports Emmy Awards encompassed a record-setting number of entries across multiple categories and the level of quality continues to show the growth and seemingly, unlimited potential of what is available for the sports viewing audience.” “This looks to be a wide-open competition this year,” said Steve Ulrich, Senior Vice President, Sports Emmy Awards. “There are newcomers in many categories, and coupled with content …


45th Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations Announced

Mario Lopez & Sheryl Underwood to Host Daytime Emmy Awards to be held on Sunday, April 29 Daytime Creative Arts Emmy® Awards Gala on Friday, April 27 Both Events Take Place at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Southern California. New York – March 21, 2018 – The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards. The ceremony will be held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Sunday, April 29, 2018 hosted by Mario Lopez, host and star of the Emmy award-winning syndicated entertainment news show, Extra, and Sheryl Underwood, one of the hosts of the Emmy award-winning, CBS Daytime program, The Talk. The Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards will also be held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Friday, April 27, 2018. The 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations …