Steve Caporizzo Biography
Steve Caporizzo is an American Meteorologist working for WTEN-TV in Albany, New York as a Chief Meteorologist. He joined the station in December 1989.
Steve Caporizzo Age
Caporizzo manages to keep information regarding his dates of birth away from the limelight. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday and how old he is at the moment. Judging from his appearance, he might be in his 50s.
Steve Caporizzo Height / Measurements
Caporizzo is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 10 inches.
Steve Caporizzo’s Wife / Children
Caporizzo is happily married to Lisa and together are active in animal rescue. Whenever he is not busy working, he enjoys the outdoors, and gardening, and has a passion for fishing as well as spending time with family and friends.
Steve Caporizzo Family / Relatives
On May 12, 2024, he posted photos of his wife, and his late mother wishing them a happy Mother’s Day. Growing up, he was raised alongside his 4 siblings, Sue, Phil, Mike, and Linda. On December 26, 2023, he posted an old photo of his siblings on his Instagram account.
Steve Caporizzo Career
He went to Lyndon State College in Vermont where he attained his Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology in 1982. Caporizzo serves as a Chief Meteorologist at WTEN-TV based in Albany, New York. Prior to working at WTEN-TV, he worked at WABI-TV in Bangor, Maine where he served as a chief meteorologist. He had previously spent some time working at WWLP-TV in Springfield, MA where he served as a meteorologist. Previously, he worked at several radio stations in New England and New York.
Since he started his journalism career, he has won several awards and honors including the National Weather Association. He is also the owner of the seal of approval for Television Broadcasting from the American Meteorological Society (CBM). He also received the Partners in Education Award in 1994 from the Capital District Council for Social Studies.
Steve is very active in helping his community and working with fundraising and homeless animals for several Western New England and Upstate NY shelters. Moreover, he also works with 6 local rescue groups and 16 shelters and has raised over $1,000,000 for homeless animals. Steve has visited civic groups, 1500 schools, and senior centers and is also involved in tons of fundraisers. He is also the organizer of several pet fundraisers and events including Pet Connection Adoption Day in July at The Animal Hospital. He also organized Pins for Pets in April, Children’s Miracle Network, Golf for Pets in September, Make A Wish, the American Lung Association, and the Center for Disabilities.
Steve started a segment named Pet Connection in 1990 whereby he features pets in need of homes which was aired on the 530pm newscast. Over the years, the segment has helped over 25,000 pets in finding homes. He is also the sponsor of several adoption events where he shares information on pet adoption as well as the plight of puppy mill dogs. Later in 1999, he began “The Pet Connection Free Adoption Day”. Due to his participation, he has won numerous awards and honors and has also been on the Board of Directors at the Mohawk Hudson River Humane Society.
Steve Caporizzo Salary
Caporizzo receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Steve Caporizzo Net Worth
Through Caporizzo’s career as a Meteorologist, he has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1 Million and $ 5 Million.
Steve Caporizzo WTEN-TV
Caporizzo works with WTEN-TV where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Christina Arangio
- Trishna Begam
- John Gray
- K.C. Kantz
- Lydia Kulbida
- Ryan Peterson
- Stephanie Rivas
- Giuliana Bruno
- Cassie Hudson
- Rob Lindenmuth
- Matt Mackie
- Kevin Appleby
- Griffin Haas
- Brandon Williams
- Tommy Valentine
Steve Caporizzo Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Caporizzo is active on his social media accounts. He has about 58K followers on his Facebook Page, about 9,853 followers on his Twitter account, and around 5,358 followers on his Instagram account.