Chuck Scarborough to Retire After 50 Years as NBC New York Anchor

The 81-year-old journalist, the longest-serving local news anchor in New York City history, will step down on December 12 but remain involved in special projects.

Chuck Scarborough announced his retirement during Thursday's 6 p.m. broadcast, marking the end of a historic 50-year tenure at NBC New York.
His final day as anchor will be December 12, though he will continue contributing to special station projects and programming.
Scarborough began his WNBC career in March 1974 and has covered major events such as 9/11, Hurricane Sandy, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over his career, he has earned 36 local Emmy Awards, a national Emmy, and an Edward R. Murrow Award, among other honors.
The station has yet to announce a successor for the 6 p.m. news slot, which Scarborough has co-anchored since stepping back from the 11 p.m. broadcast in 2016.