Lori Stokes is an American journalist best known for playing Co-Anchor in Good Day New York.
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Best Known For:The television show Good Day New York
Breakthrough:Joined WABC-TV as co-anchor of Eyewitness News This Morning, building a multi-decade legacy in New York news in 2000
10 Quick Facts About Lori Stokes
- Full Name: Lori Stokes
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television show Good Day New York
- Current Role: Retired news anchor
- Date of Birth: September 16, 1958
- Age: 67 years old
- Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Journalist
Lori Stokes Age
Lori Stokes is about 68 years old as of 2026. Lori Stokes was born in 1958.
Lori Stokes Height
Lori Stokes stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches. This is approximately 170 cm.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Ohio State University and Howard University.
- Ohio State University
- Howard University
Career & Work
Lori Stokes' career includes news and reporting roles with FOX 5 WNYW and WABC-TV, a television station.
Organization: FOX 5 WNYW
Role: Evening News Anchor
Period: 2021–2022
Details: New York City, New York · Anchored the 5 PM, 6 PM, and 10 PM broadcasts before retiring from television journalism.
Organization: FOX 5 WNYW
Role: Good Day New York Co-Anchor
Period: 2017–2021
Details: New York City, New York · Co-anchored the popular morning infotainment show alongside Rosanna Scotto.
Organization: WABC-TV
Role: Eyewitness News Morning Co-Anchor
Period: 2000–2017
Details: New York City, New York · Enjoyed a historic 17-year run co-anchoring the top-rated morning broadcast with Ken Rosato.
Organization: MSNBC / NBC News
Role: News Anchor and Correspondent
Period: 1996–2000
Details: Secaucus, New Jersey · One of the original anchors hired at the network's launch, anchoring prime-time rolling news.
Rise to Fame
Lori Stokes rose to prominence for her role on the television show Good Day New York.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Good Day New York and Eyewitness News Morning.
- TV Show: Good Day New York (Co-Anchor, 2017-2021) — Morning show airing on WNYW FOX 5
- TV Show: Eyewitness News Morning (Co-Anchor, 2000-2017) — Long-running top-rated morning broadcast on WABC-TV
Awards & Achievements
- George P. Foster Peabody Award — Critical Breaking News Coverage
- New York Emmy Award — NATAS — Journalistic Excellence
Lori Stokes Family & Relationships
Lori Stokes is divorced. She has 2 children, Alexandra Thompson and Nicolette Thompson.
- Father: Louis Stokes
- Mother: Jay Stokes
- Siblings:
- Chuck Stokes
- Cordi Stokes
- Loulou Stokes
- Children:
- Alexandra Thompson
- Nicolette Thompson
Personal Information
- Full Name: Lori Stokes
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: September 16, 1958
- Age: 67
- Birthday: September 16
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 7 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Father: Louis Stokes
- Mother: Jay Stokes
- Siblings: 3 siblings
- Marital Status: Divorced
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Louis Stokes (Parent • Father (Former US Congressman))
- Carl Stokes (Parent • Uncle (First Black Mayor of a major US city))
- Alexandra Thompson (Child • Daughter)
- Nicolette Thompson (Child • Daughter)
- Brian Thompson (Spouse • Ex-Husband)
