Dana Tyler is an American journalist and news anchor for CBS New York.
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Best Known For:The television program CBS 2 News
Breakthrough:Began her television news career at WBNS-TV in 1981
10 Quick Facts About Dana Tyler
- Full Name: Dana Tyler
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television program CBS 2 News
- Current Employer: CBS New York
- Date of Birth: November 24, 1958
- Age: 67 years old
- Place of Birth: United States
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster, Journalist, and Reporter
- Media Level: Local
Dana Tyler Age
Dana Tyler is about 68 years old as of 2026. Dana Tyler was born in 1958.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Boston University and St. John's University.
- Boston University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Field of Study: Marketing and Broadcast Journalism
- St. John's University
- Qualification: Honorary Doctor of Letters
- Period: 2003
Career & Work
Dana Tyler's career includes news and reporting roles with WCBS-TV-TV, a television station and WBNS-TV.
Organization: WCBS-TV-TV
Role: Reporter and news anchor
Period: 1990–2024
Details: New York City, New York
Organization: WBNS-TV
Role: Reporter and anchor
Period: 1981–1990
Details: Columbus, Ohio · Worked in television news for nine years before moving to New York.
Organization: WCOL Radio
Role: Student intern
Period: High school
Details: Columbus, Ohio · Developed an early interest in journalism through a high-school radio internship.
Rise to Fame
Dana Tyler rose to prominence for her role on the television show CBS 2 News.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes CBS 2 News, Breaking the Stigma, and Eye on New York.
- TV Show: CBS 2 News (News anchor, 1990-2024) — WCBS-TV news programming
- TV Show: Breaking the Stigma (Journalism contributor, 2021) — CBS New York reporting initiative addressing mental health and suicide
- TV Show: Eye on New York (Host) — Weekly community affairs program
- TV Show: CBS 2 at the Tonys (Host and reporter) — Annual New York Broadway and Tony Awards coverage
- TV Show: Tunnel to Towers Memorial Run (Broadcast host) — Television coverage of the annual memorial run
Notable Coverage
- September 11 attacks – WCBS-TV – 2001 – Reported on the terrorist attacks and their aftermath in New York
- World Trade Center bombing – WCBS-TV – 1993 – Covered the World Trade Center bombing
- Crown Heights riot – WCBS-TV – 1991 – Reported on major unrest in Brooklyn
- US Airways Flight 1549 Hudson River landing – WCBS-TV – 2009 – Covered the emergency aircraft landing in the Hudson River
- Broadway and New York performing arts – WCBS-TV – Reported extensively on Broadway productions, Tony Awards and major performing arts institutions
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — 1987 — Co-hosting and television presentation work in Ohio.
- Alumni Award for Distinguished Service — Boston University — 2001 — Distinguished professional service.
- New York Emmy Awards — National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — 2003 — Coverage of the New York City Hall shooting and the major Northeast blackout.
- New York Association of Black Journalists Award — New York Association of Black Journalists — 2006 — Reporting about Broadway's The Color Purple.
- New York Emmy Award for Community Service — National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — 2012 — Hosting the Tunnel to Towers Memorial Run.
- Lifetime Achievement Award — New York Association of Black Journalists — 2014 — Distinguished journalism career.
- New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame — New York State Broadcasters Association — 2022 — Outstanding broadcasting career.
Dana Tyler Family & Relationships
- Father: Waldo H. Tyler
Personal Information
- Full Name: Dana Tyler
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 24, 1958
- Age: 67
- Birthday: November 24
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: United States
Family & Relationships
- Father: Waldo H. Tyler
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $61,000–$266,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $364,000–$5,193,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Reggie Harris (Colleague • Historic WCBS-TV co-anchor; the pair formed New York's first Black television anchor team.)
