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Lisa Spitz is an anchor and reporter for CNY Central who joined the team in August 2003. Lisa currently anchors the CNY Central news at 6:00, 10:00, and 11:00 PM weekend nights. She came to us from WUTR, the ABC affiliate in Utica where she was an anchor and reporter.

Prior to joining WUTR Lisa was a general assignment reporter at NewsCenter 6 in Wappingers Falls, New York. She started her career as an associate producer at WNYT, the NBC affiliate in Albany.

Lisa received a master’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. She also has a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Lehigh University where she graduated with honors.

In her spare time, Lisa enjoys working out, reading and watching political news programs.

• Year Hired: 2003
• Memorable Story: A man (Joe Smith) was convicted of murdering a teenager in Utica but the verdict was set aside after documents emerged showing that another man may have been responsible for the murder. That man (Earl Wright) was charged and pled guilty to manslaughter. I did an exclusive jailhouse interview with Wright.
• Memorable Interview: Each person has a unique story and I take something away from every interview I do.
• Dream Interview: Anne Frank
• Dream Job: Governor of New York
• Role Model: My grandparents who set a great example of working hard and always being kind.
• Why I'm a Journalist: I love to question people. Everyday is different, you get to meet all kinds of people and get to the bottom of what’s going on in the community.
• College: Lehigh University (Undergraduate), Syracuse University (Graduate School)
• Hometown: Niskayuna, New York
• Current Residence: Syracuse
• Astrological Sign: Gemini
• Family: Wonderful mom and dad and cat named Bradshaw.
• Hobbies: Working out, reading about politics, baking cookies and spending time with my great friends and family.
• Favorite Sports Team: The Orange (Of Course)
• Favorite Musician or Group: Billy Joel and Bon Jovi.
• Favorite Book: All the President’s Men
• Favorite Movie: When Harry Met Sally
• Favorite TV Show: Lost
• Favorite Food: Ice Cream, Bagels with lox, Avocado and Fountain Soda.
• Favorite Local Destination: Utica