CBS New York anchor Dana Tyler emotionally signs off in final broadcast after 34 years: ‘I’m so honored’

Longtime WCBS-TV evening news anchor Dana Tyler bade farewell in an emotional, tear-filled sign-off during her final newscast after more than 30 years.

“This is my last newscast, my last 6 o’clock news with you here at Channel 2, it’s my last day at Channel 2, 34 years I’ve been here,” Tyler said Wednesday alongside her co-anchor Dick Brennan.

Tyler, 65, began her career with the network in 1990, serving as a weekend co-anchor and general assignment reporter. She and Reggie Harris became the first black anchor team in New York, according to the outlet.

Tyler, in a pre-recorded message, thanked her co-workers and the viewers after a video tribute celebrated the longtime journalist’s illustrious career.

“I’m so honored to be here, so honored to say thank you to my several thousand co-workers in every department here, who over the past 34 years, and to this very second have collaborated with me, challenged and taught me, given me valuable, constructive criticism and encouragement.

“We’ve laughed, we’ve cried together, we’ve tried to do our best for you, and my heart is full of gratitude and respect for my co-workers.”