Rocco Vertuccio

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Native NY'er , journalist at NY1 . Tennis lover , bike rider, Broadway fan, biography reader. Proud Italian-American. ( links ,retweets are not endorsements.)

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Lazare Chicharada: Fierce competitor but friend to all

2 weeks ago | ny1.com | Rocco Vertuccio |Tara Alexander

Lazare Chicharada is a senior at Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School in Brooklyn. He is a member of the school's varsity wrestling, football and handball teams. His busy schedule also includes a number of AP credits. "Wrestling, that's my favorite sport," he says. What You Need To KnowLazare Chicharada is a senior at Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School in Brooklyn.
Ballet dancer curates artists at the Center

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Rocco Vertuccio

BY Rocco Vertuccio New York City PUBLISHED 5:56 AM ET Mar. 31, 2025 PUBLISHED March 31, 2025 @5:56 AM
Council to hold hearings this week on Mayor's 'City of Yes' housing proposal

Oct 20, 2024 | ny1.com | Rocco Vertuccio

Housing will be the hot topic in the City Council this week. On both Monday and Tuesday, the Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises is holding two hearings on the Mayor's "City of Yes" proposal. It calls for sweeping changes to zoning policy in order to allow construction of many more apartments across the city and alleviate the housing shortage. But the Council now says it needs to hear more testimony before it's ready to vote on the plan.
Halloween activities to check out in the city

Oct 20, 2024 | ny1.com | Rocco Vertuccio

By Rocco Vertuccio New York City PUBLISHED 10:45 AM ET Oct. 20, 2024 PUBLISHED October 20, 2024 @10:45 AM
Expert provides tips on preparing kids for new school year

Aug 10, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Rocco Vertuccio
ProPublica reporter investigates NYC guardianship system

Aug 8, 2024 | ny1.com | Rocco Vertuccio

ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson has been investigating the city’s broken guardianship system, spotlighting how weak oversight has allowed legal guardians to abuse, neglect, and defraud the people they’re supposed to take care of. Pearson’s latest investigation examines how judges allowed one of New York’s guardians to transfer over $1.5 million dollars of her ward’s money to her own business — profiting from the people she’s supposed to care for.
Columbia University doctor discusses tips for Men's Health Month

Jun 23, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Rocco Vertuccio

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Kids Fight Climate Change excited to celebrate Earth Day

Apr 21, 2024 | ny1.com | Rocco Vertuccio

Anchor Rocco Vertuccio spoke with Ajani Stella Sunday morning on NY1.
Children's book highlights the importance of animal adoption

Apr 13, 2024 | ny1.com | Rocco Vertuccio |Shannan Ferry

Anchors Rocco Vertuccio and Shannan Ferry spoke with Lara Eurdolian Saturday morning on NY1.
Rockettes return for another ‘Christmas Spectacular’

Jul 27, 2023 | baynews9.com | Rocco Vertuccio

For those dreaming of colder weather, they’re in luck. The Rockettes have announced another season and tickets are officially on sale now for their “Christmas Spectacular.”Two Radio City Rockettes joined News All Day to talk all about the upcoming season.