Jackie Robinson
Anchor

jrobinson@CNYcentral.com

School: Syracuse University
Hometown: North Syracuse

Jackie Robinson anchors Action News 3 weeknights from 5:00-6:30 and Live at 11:00 pm.

Jackie celebrated 25 years with WSTM-TV in 2003. Following her graduation from Syracuse University in 1978, Jackie Robinson began her career as a broadcast journalist, first with WSYR radio and television and then WSTM Action News. Jackie rose quickly through the ranks from general assignment reporter to her current anchor position. Jackie's work has been cited through awards and honors from the Associated Press, the Syracuse Press Club and the Syracuse Post-Standard.

In addition to time devoted to her husband Henry and children H.R. and Jocelyn, she has given countless hours to the improvement of our community. Many organizations have benefited from her participation including the The Alzheimer Association, Syracuse Boys and Girls Club, Girls Incorporated, Headstart, The United Way, The American Diabetes Association, Central Baptist Church, and the Onondaga County Adult Literacy coalition. Jackie has also earned numerous awards for her contributions to the community.

• Year Hired at Channel 3: 1978
• Memorable Story: Trans World Airlines Flight 800 crash, Vanessa Williams crowned Miss America
• Memorable Interview: the people of Montoursville, Pennsylvania, their high school French club was on board, everyone in the tiny town was either related to or knew someone on TWA Flight 800
• Dream Interview: Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in baseball
• Dream Job: Philanthropist
• Role Model: My parents Hubert and Earsie Robinson
• Why I'm a Journalist: To make a difference in my community and the lives of all people and hopefully raise the consciousness of us all, through my civic and community involvement.
• College: Syracuse University S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication
• Hometown: North Syracuse
• Current Residence: Manlius
• Astrological Sign: Virgo
• Family: Husband Henry H. Melchor, children H.R.(Henry Robinson) and Jocelyn
• Hobbies: collecting African American art and memorabilia, interior decorating, scrapbooking, knitting, baking chocolate chip cookies
• Favorite Sports Team: Syracuse University Basketball
• Favorite Musician or Group: The Motown sound... The Temptations, the Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, etc.
• Favorite Book: Roots by Alex Haley
• Favorite Movie: Waiting to Exhale
• Favorite TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy
• Favorite Food: Lobster
• Favorite Destination: Mirbeau Spa, Skaneateles