Joe Torres is an American journalist and weekend news co-anchor and reporter for WABC-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program Eyewitness News This Weekend; Tiempo
Breakthrough:Joined WABC-TV's Eyewitness News team in 1996
10 Quick Facts About Joe Torres
- Full Name: Joe Torres
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: The television program Eyewitness News This Weekend; Tiempo
- Current Employer: WABC-TV
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Fran
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster, Reporter, and TV Host
- Beats: Politics / Government
Joe Torres Age
Joe Torres's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
His educational background includes studies at P.S. 198, John Jay High School, and other institutions.
- P.S. 198
- John Jay High School
- State University of New York at Brockport
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science
- Field of Study: Communications
Career & Work
Joe Torres' career includes news and reporting roles with WABC-TV, a television station.
Organization: WABC-TV
Role: General Assignment Reporter
Period: From 1996
Details: New York City · Joined Eyewitness News in 1996 and developed a reporting career covering politics, crime, transportation, education and major international religious events.
Organization: WABC-TV
Role: Weekend News Co-anchor
Period: Current
Details: New York City · Co-anchors the Saturday and Sunday evening editions of Eyewitness News.
Organization: WABC-TV
Role: Host of Tiempo
Period: Current
Details: New York City · Hosts the public-affairs program focused on issues affecting the New York metropolitan area's Latino community.
Rise to Fame
Joe Torres rose to prominence for his role on the television show Eyewitness News This Weekend.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes WABC Eyewitness News, Eyewitness News This Weekend, and Tiempo.
- TV Show: WABC Eyewitness News (General Assignment Reporter, From 1996) — New York City news reporting
- TV Show: Eyewitness News This Weekend (Co-anchor) — WABC weekend evening television news
- TV Show: Tiempo (Host) — Public-affairs program serving the New York metropolitan Latino community
Notable Coverage
- Pope John Paul II's international visits – WABC-TV – Reported on papal trips including visits to Cuba, Mexico and the Holy Land
- Death of Pope John Paul II – WABC-TV – 2005 – Reported from the Vatican during the pontiff's death and the public response
- Election of Pope Benedict XVI – WABC-TV – 2005 – Reported from St. Peter's Square during the election of a new pope
- Pope Benedict XVI's New York visit – WABC-TV – 2008 – Provided coverage of the papal visit
- Election of Pope Francis – WABC-TV – 2013 – Reported from the Vatican during the papal election
Joe Torres Family & Relationships
Joe Torres is married to Fran.
Lesser Known Facts
- He was born in Brooklyn and grew up partly in northern Westchester County, New York.
- He has reported extensively on the papacies of John Paul II, Benedict XVI and Francis.
- He hosts Tiempo, a television program focusing on matters relevant to New York's Latino community.
- He was at St. Peter's Square during the 2005 election of Pope Benedict XVI.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Joe Torres
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Fran
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $56,000–$245,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $353,000–$5,038,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
