Linda Pellegrino Biography
Linda Pellegrino is an American host of AM Buffalo, which broadcasts on-air and online every weekday at 10 a.m. on WKBW 7ABC. She started her broadcasting career in Rochester, New York at WHAM radio.
A powerhouse 50,000 watt AM giant, Linda then migrated to Buffalo and continued her radio career at WBEN Radio 930 and WKBW. Television beckoned and Linda added a movie feature job at WUTV and also on Channel 31 in Rochester.
A move to WKBW television soon followed starting as a weathercaster as well as a features reporter for Eyewitness News. Linda started her association with AM BUFFALO soon after.
Linda shared her battle with breast as well as thyroid cancer with her AM BUFFALO audience. Still, she thanks the public for their ongoing prayers and credits that and her wonderful care from local doctors for her good health today. Linda wrote about her on and off-camera experiences in her first book titled, “Still Smiling.”
Entering her 30th year as host of AM Buffalo, Linda continues to take great joy in her work as well as her ongoing relationship with her Western New York audience. And now adds the job of “host” of “Senior Radio Buffalo” heard weekends on WBEN radio.
During her free time, Linda has volunteered much of her time to the causes of Variety International, Cystic Fibrosis, Buffalo Animal Shelter, Buffalo Servicemen’s and Military Park as well as The Buffalo Olmsted Conservancy.
| Quick Biography | |
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| Full Names | Linda Pellegrino |
| Popular As | Linda |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation / Profession | Broadcaster |
| Nationality | American |
| Race / Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Not Known |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Linda Pellegrino Age
Pellegrino age, date of birth, and birthday are publicly not available. We will update this section once this information is available.
| Age and Birthday | |
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| Age: | Not Available |
| Zodiac Sign: | Not Known |
| Date of Birth: | Not Available |
| Place of Birth: | Suffern, New York, USA |
| Birthday: | Not Known |
Linda Pellegrino Height
Pellegrino stands at an average height. She appears to be quite tall in stature if her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
| Height and Weight | |
|---|---|
| Height | Average |
| Weight | Moderate |
Other Body Measurements
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| Eye Color | To be Updated |
| Hair Color | To be Updated |
| Shoe Size | To be Updated |
| Dress Size | To be Updated |
| Chest Size | To be Updated |
| Waist Size | To be Updated |
| Hip Size | To be Updated |
Linda Pellegrino Education
Linda graduated with an Associate’s Degree from Rockland Community College and her Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Communications at SUNY Brockport. Also, she obtained graduate credits in meteorology at Mississippi State University.
| Education | |
|---|---|
| School | Not Available |
| College/ University | Rockland Community College, SUNY Brockport, Mississippi State University |
| Highest Qualification | Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Communications |
Linda Pellegrino Family
Pellegrino was born and raised by her parents in Suffern, New York. Our efforts to find out more about her family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Linda’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if she has any siblings. Nevertheless, this section will be updated as soon as it is available.
| Family Members | |
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| Father (Dad) | Not Known |
| Mother | Not Known |
| Brother(s) | N/A |
| Sister(s) | N/A |
Linda Pellegrino Husband
Pellegrino is married to Bob Stotz, Superintendent of all Olmsted Parks in Buffalo. The couple has a son named Brett, whom viewers got to during Linda’s pregnancy throughout 1991, is 28 years old as of 2020.
Brett graduated from St. Francis High School, The University of Pittsburg and Canisius College, and currently works as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Pellegrino and Stotz reside in Cheektowaga.
| Relationship Status | Name |
|---|---|
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Bob Stotz |
| Children | Brett |
Linda Pellegrino Salary
WKBW 7ABC broadcaster salaries range from an average of $35,879 to $84,565 a year. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee in question. At the moment, we do not have the exact salary and net worth of Pellegrino, but we’ll keep tabs and update once it is available.
Linda Pellegrino Net Worth
Pellegrino has an estimated Net Worth of $1 million dollars as of 2022. This includes her Assets, Money, and Income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Broadcaster. Through her various sources of income, Linda has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
| Salary and Networth | |
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| Salary | $35,879 – $84,565 |
| Net Worth | $1 million |
| Source of Income | Broadcaster |
Linda Pellegrino AM BUFFALO, WKBW
Linda is the host of AM BUFFALO, Pellegrino’s engaging style draws in viewers from two countries to what is Buffalo’s longest-running local morning TV show. She has interviewed thousands of guests from all walks of life elected officials, world-famous doctors, Hollywood stars, and even British royalty.
Her guest list includes Gregory Peck, Sylvester Stallone, Michael Douglas, Harrison Ford, Woody Allen, and Nicole Kidman. Pellegrino has taken AM BUFFALO on the road to Cancun, Mexico, Las Vegas as well as Hollywood, and WKBW viewers across the country to California, Alaska, Hawaii, and Europe.
Besides her work at Channel 7, she has hosted various local shows produced by Buffalo’s Catholic Diocese. One of her specials, “The Snowman Knows,” won a Gabriel Award. Pellegrino’s work at Channel 7 has earned her awards from the New York State Associated Press Broadcasters a swell as two New York State Emmy nominations. She has twice been honored as Italian-American of the Year by the Italian-American Society of Western New York.
Pellegrino’s charitable work includes participating in many Variety Club Telethon fundraisers, the BassEye Celebrity Fishing Challenge to combat cystic fibrosis as well as annual holiday parties for the Center for Handicapped Children.
Also, she has served as Honorary Chairperson at Buffalo’s Heritage Centers, a board member for Hunter’s Hope, spokesperson for Hospice Buffalo as well as a cheerleader for the Buffalo City Animal Shelter.
Linda Pellegrino Buffalo, NY
Melanie Camp is the reports on the best of Buffalo, NY, alongside Linda Pellegrino on AM Buffalo, weekday mornings at 10 a.m. on WKBW 7ABC.
Prior to moving to Western New York, Melanie worked as a digital reporter as well as managing editor at Yo! Venice, the local print and online news source in Venice, CA.
Frequently Asked Questions About Linda Pellegrino
Linda Pellegrino is the host of AM Buffalo, which broadcasts on-air and online every weekday at 10 a.m. on WKBW 7ABC. She started her broadcasting career in Rochester, New York at WHAM radio.
Pellegrino was born in the United States, she has not shared her date of birth with the public, as it is not documented anywhere as of 2022.
Pellegrino stands at an average height, she has not shared her height with the public. Her height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Yes, she is married to Bob Stotz. The couple has a son named Brett, whom viewers got to during Linda’s pregnancy throughout 1991, is 28 years old as of 2020. Linda and her husband Bob Stotz, who is the Superintendent of all Olmsted Parks in Buffalo resides in Cheektowaga.
Pellegrino has an approximate net worth of $1 million. This amount has been accrued from her successful career as a television host.
WKBW 7ABC broadcaster salaries range from an average of $35,879 to $84,565 a year. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee in question.
Pellegrino is a resident of Cheektowaga, USA, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.
Pellegrino is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Pellegrino is pursuing her career in journalism. She is working as the host of AM Buffalo, which broadcasts on-air and online every weekday at 10 a.m. on WKBW 7ABC.
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