Audrey Washington reported for her last newscast at NBCUniversal owned WVIT-TV NBC 30 in Hartford, CT today.
"I’m sorry to say that Audrey Washington is leaving NBC Connecticut" said WVIT VP of news Matt Piacente.
Audrey joined NBC CT in March 2012 as a morning reporter.
"Audrey has done some great work in the wee hours of the morning, and helped us expand our visibility all across New Haven and the shoreline" Piacente said. He continued "Audrey is looking forward to building her career, and exploring a new opportunity. We wish her well."
On Facebook, Audrey announced "It's my final day at NBC Connecticut! I want to personally thank the viewers for allowing me into your homes for the past 3 years. Your kind words and messages of encouragement, got me through some tough days. A special thank you to my amazing co-workers, who helped me grow as a reporter. Exciting things to come!!! Thank you again, Connecticut!"
Audrey came to NBC CT from WJAR-TV NBC 10 in Providence, RI where she was a reporter. While at NBC 10, Audrey broke several news stories, including the Regency Plaza Kidnapping Case and the controversial release of convicted child murderer Michael Woodmansee. She also developed and reported on a special "Back to School: Survival Guide" series, featured on NBC 10 News and the "Today Show."
Before that, Audrey was a reporter at WSYR-TV ABC 9 in Syracuse, NY. While in upstate New York, Audrey reported on such stories as the Alan Jones murder trial and the 2009 Georgetown tornado.
Audrey has also worked as a reporter at WITN-TV NBC 7 in Greenville, NC; and at WRNN-TV in Kingston, NY. She has also worked behind the scenes at WNYW-TV FOX 5, Lifetime Television, MTV Networks and News 12 Long Island.
A native of Long Island, NY, Audrey is a graduate of Pace University in New York City.
A special shout out to the guy who made me look great, every morning... @stevepancione!! I will miss you! pic.twitter.com/x6FETj1Vwq
— Audrey Washington (@AudreyNBC) February 27, 2015
Audrey Washington Leaves NBC Connecticut
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