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Lori Stokes | |
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Born | |
Alma mater | Ohio State University Howard University |
Occupation | Journalist |
Notable credit(s) | Morning anchor on WABC-TV’s Eyewitness News This Morning (2000-2017) Co-host of Good Day New York (2017-2021) |
Spouse | Brian Thompson (divorced) |
Children | 2 |
Parent | Louis Stokes (father) |
Relatives | Carl Stokes (uncle) |
Lori Stokes (born September 16, 1962) is an American former journalist and news anchor. She was the evening news anchor for the 5, 6, and 10 O’Clock news at Fox 5 NY WNYW in New York City from 2021 to 2022. She formerly co-hosted Good Day New York on Fox 5 NY WNYW, with Rosanna Scotto. From April 2000 to August 2017, she co-anchored on WABC-TV's Eyewitness News This Morning, with Ken Rosato. Stokes joined the station as part of an effort to increase ratings on WABC's morning newscast and helped bring the broadcast to #1.[1] Stokes retired from broadcasting on September 30, 2022.