An institution in Rhode Island television, Sean Daly has announced he is retiring from WPRI-TV/WNAC-TV.
Sean first appeared on TV in Rhode Island in 1981, and 33 years later, he is believed to be the longest-serving TV street reporter in the Ocean State. During his career, Sean has covered just about every major news story in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts since 1981, among them:
- Both attempted murder trials of Newport socialite Claus Von Bulow
- The Plunder Dome corruption trial of Providence Mayor Buddy Cianci
- The credit union crisis
- Countless blizzards, hurricanes and floods
“It's been a great privilege to have been an eyewitness to history for 42 years,” says Daly. “I’m forever grateful to Channel 12 for bringing me on board in April, 2002 to double-team our coverage, with the late great Jack White, of the Plunder Dome corruption trial of Providence Mayor Buddy Cianci. It’s been a good fit and a fun run. Channel 12’s serious approach to news is how I like to roll.” Daly came to WPRI from WLNE-TV, where he was also a reporter.
A two-time Emmy award winner, Sean has been the recipient of multiple AP and UPI awards. In 2014, a Readers’ Poll in Rhode Island Monthly magazine voted Sean “the best male TV reporter” in Rhode Island.
“Sean has been an invaluable member of the Eyewitness News team,” says Patrick Wholey, President & General Manager of WPRI 12, Fox Providence, and myRITV. “While we’ll surely miss him in the newsroom, we wish him all the best in this next chapter of his life.”
“Throughout his career, Sean has been dedicated to being accurate and memorable. He has an ability to tell a compelling story, with context and perspective,” says Eyewitness News Director Karen Rezendes. “Both viewers and Sean’s co-workers will miss his wit, wisdom, and commitment to local journalism.”
One of eight children, Sean grew up in Washington, DC and comes from a family of journalists. A graduate of American University, Sean earned a B.A. in History, which he likes to say “is just old news!” He began his career in TV news at the age of 17 at NBC News in Washington. He was a newsroom assistant for TV news pioneers and legends David Brinkley, Tom Brokaw, Linda Ellerbee, Tom Pettit and many others. His last day with WPRI/WNAC will be December 31, 2014.Congrats Sean, and enjoy retirement!
Longtime Reporter Sean Daly Retiring from WPRI/WNAC
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