Lynda Baquero Biography
Lynda Baquero is an American consumer reporter working for NBC 4 New York as a consumer reporter Monday through Friday during the 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. newscasts. She joined the station in October 1995.
Lynda Baquero Age / Birthday
As of 2023, Baquero is 56 years old, she was born on January 16, 1967, in New York, New York City, United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on January 16 every year.
Lynda Baquero Height / Measurements
Baquero is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Lynda Baquero Partner/ Husband
Baquero is wife to her loving husband Richard A. Baquero. Her husband is the interior designer at Richard A. Bagueru Interior Design Inc(RAB/ID). The couple has been together since 1997, and as of 2023, they are celebrating their 26 years of marriage.
Lynda Baquero Kids / Children
Baquero together with her husband are proud parents to two daughters. He manages to keep information regarding her kids away from the limelight. However, we will update this information about her children once it’s available.
Lynda Baquero Family / Relatives
Baquero manages to keep information regarding her parents away from the limelight. Additionally, she shares no information regarding whether she has any siblings or not. We will update this information once it’s available.
Lynda Baquero Education
Baquero is a graduate of New York University and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism. She delivered the 2013 Commencement Address at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for her alma mater Cathedral High School.
Lynda Baquero Career
Weekend Today in New York, News 4 New York at 6 p.m., and NewsChannel 4 at 6 p.m. are all programs that Baquero has co-anchored for NBC 4. In addition to winning a 2006 Emmy for “Best Evening Newscast” with Chuck Scarborough, Baquero was the recipient of a local 1998 Emmy Award for “Religious Programming” for her coverage of the Pope’s visit to Cuba. Lynda moved from NY1 News to NBC 4, where she worked as an anchor, consumer reporter, and video journalist, all while conducting her research, writing, filming, and editing. She held a variety of positions in the newsroom at WCBS-TV, including desk assistant, researcher, assignment editor, and associate producer of the daily consumer action series “Troubleshooter.”
Baquero created and co-produced several Spanish-language network specials for Telemundo as well as “NELY!” a chat program produced at WCAU-TV in Philadelphia. Baquero has held several prominent positions with NBC 4 and has reported from both domestic and international locations. As the nation prepared for the Pope’s historic visit, Lynda provided live coverage from Puerto Rico on the economy, tourism, and President Obama’s 2011 visit to the island. She also covered Pope John Paul II’s trip to the Holy Land, Cuba’s economy, and the status of religion. Baquero traveled to the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Puerto Rico to document the arrival and devastation caused by Hurricane Georges. She also covered the Olympic Games in Salt Lake City and Atlanta.
Lynda Baquero NBC 4 New York
Baquero works with NBC 4 New York where she serves alongside her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Pat Battle
- Bruce Beck
- Checkey Beckford
- Matt Brickman
- Erica Byfield
- Adelle Caballero
- Greg Cergol
- John Chandler
- Pei-Sze Cheng
- Michael Gargiulo
- Sara Gore
Lynda Baquero Salary
Baquero receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Lynda Baquero Net Worth
Through Baquero’s career as a consumer reporter, she has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1 Million and $ 5 Million.
Lynda Baquero Awards
The 2012 trip to New York by President Obama was also covered by Lynda. The Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award will be given in January 2021 to Baquero for “creat(ing) a 360 view in real time of the coronavirus pandemic, with courageous and thorough reporting on the virus’s explosion in New York City.” Furthermore, Baquero’s reporting was a crucial part of NBC 4 New York’s award-winning COVID-19 coverage. The duPont Award, given by Columbia University as well, is widely acknowledged as the Pulitzer Prize of the broadcast, documentary, and online worlds. She also serves as the host of “Visiones,” a popular series that educates viewers on topics such as the arts, education, and health while highlighting issues that concern the Hispanic community.
Baquero has won various honors and distinctions. She was given the “Woman of Valor” medal by the Israeli Consulate General and was recognized as one of El Diario La Prensa’s “Mujeres Destacadas” (Outstanding Women). She won the “Alumni Achievement” award from the College of Arts and Sciences at New York University. Moreover, the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors’ “Excellence in English Language Media” award. Baquero, who is on the board of directors of Let’s Get Ready, a nonprofit that meets the educational needs of adolescents in New York City, is committed to assisting young people in realizing their potential. Additionally, she is a member of the board of the Westchester County educational foundation, Byram Hills. She is also an active supporter of El Museo del Barrio’s arts and education programs.
Lynda Baquero Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Baquero is active on her social media accounts. She has about 11 followers on her Facebook Page, about 5.9k followers on her Twitter account, and around 1.8k followers on her Instagram account.