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Tom Eschen is a multimedia journalist at CNY Central, reporting on both sports and news. Tom joined the CNY Central team in 2012.

Tom played 4 years of college football as a defensive back while at Ithaca College, so sports are really his forte. He grew up a stone's throw from WSTM in Syracuse's Eastwood neighborhood, attending SU football and basketball games on a regular basis.

He also enjoys baseball and golf, and you can see him wearing a Derek Jeter jersey while mowing grass at Cazenovia Golf Club during the summertime.

Dream Interview: Abraham Lincoln
Dream Job: Shortstop for the New York Yankees
Role Models: My Parents
Why I'm a Journalist: Because anyone and everyone has a story to tell.
Hometown: Cazenovia, NY
Current Residence: Cazenovia, NY
Astrological Sign: Leo...I think?
Hobbies: Playing sports and working out
Favorite Musician: Michael Jackson
Favorite Book: The Grapes of Wrath
Favorite Film: Lagaan (A Bollywood Cricket Film)
Favorite TV Show: Chopped
Favorite Food: Anything but rice.
Favorite Destination: Yankee Stadium, Cape May, NJ