Overview

• Lonnie Quinn sustained a traumatic brain injury in March, initially misdiagnosed as a concussion, requiring six to eight weeks of rest.
• Quinn's symptoms included a temporary loss of vision in his left eye and led to immediate intervention by a CBS news director to ensure his safety.
• An MRI confirmed the severity of the injury, prompting medical advice for rest, physical rehabilitation, and cognitive therapy.
• He made his return to the CBS New York newsroom on May 5, greeted with applause, hugs, and a foam finger celebration by colleagues.
• Rob Marciano, who filled in during Quinn's absence, praised him as a talented meteorologist and expressed joy at his recovery and return.