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Michael Gargiulo

Michael Louis Gargiulo is an American television news anchor and journalist for WNBC in New York City.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Michael Louis Gargiulo is an American television news anchor and journalist for WNBC in New York City. He is best known as co-anchor of *Today in New York* and for reporting on major news events in the United States and overseas. He has also been recognized for award-winning reporting from conflict zones and for journalism outreach work.

Early life and education

Michael Gargiulo was born on February 12, 1960, and is described by NBC as a native New Yorker. He attended Xavier High School and New York University.

Broadcasting career

Gargiulo began his journalism career in local television markets before working in Washington, D.C., and later returning to New York at WNBC in 2006. He became co-anchor of *Today in New York* in 2008, alongside Darlene Rodriguez.

War and special reporting

He has reported from military deployments and conflict areas including Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, and the Persian Gulf. NBC says he was among the last reporters embedded with a U.S. military unit in Afghanistan before the end of combat operations.

Awards and recognition

Gargiulo has received an Emmy Award for reporting from Iraq and Kuwait. In 2021, he was part of NBC 4 New York’s coronavirus coverage that received the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award.

Key facts

  • Co-anchor of *Today in New York* since 2008.
  • Joined WNBC in 2006 after working in several local television markets and in Washington, D.C.
  • Reported from Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, and the Persian Gulf.
  • Won an Emmy Award for reporting from Iraq and Kuwait.
  • Part of the 2021 duPont-Columbia Award-winning coronavirus coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Gargiulo?
He is an American television news anchor and journalist best known as co-anchor of *Today in New York* on WNBC.
What station does he work for?
He works for WNBC, NBC’s flagship station in New York City.
When was he born?
He was born on February 12, 1960.
What is he known for reporting on?
He has reported on major New York-area stories and from conflict zones including Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, and the Persian Gulf.
Has he won awards?
Yes. NBC says he has won an Emmy Award, and he was part of the station’s duPont-Columbia Award-winning coronavirus coverage.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Gargiulo_(journalist)
    Supports: Full name, birth date, occupation, and role at WNBC
  2. NBC New York — https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/michael_gargiulo/1845258/
    Supports: Biography, career timeline, education, awards, reporting assignments, and residence
  3. RTDNA — https://www.rtdna.org/news/rias-berlin-commission-selects-michael-gargiulo-as-alumnus-of-the-year
    Supports: Recognition by the RIAS Berlin Commission
  4. Montclair State University — https://www.montclair.edu/calendar/view-event.php?id=51212
    Supports: Role as co-anchor of Today in New York and public speaking appearance