NYC TV news legend Ernie Anastos' wake in New Rochelle draws hundreds

A wake for Big Apple news anchor Ernie Anastos attracted hundreds of mourners who paid their respects on Monday for the “well-grounded and lovable” industry legend. Crowds poured in and out of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in New Rochelle for Anastos, a beloved Emmy Award-winning journalist who anchored at several flagship stations across the city, CBS New York reported.The well-known TV anchor died early Thursday of pneumonia at Northern Westchester Hospital at age 82, his wife said, according to CBS 2. His storied on-air career spanned decades, earning him 30 Emmy Awards and nominations as he covered notable events like the 9/11 terror attacks and the COVID-19 pandemic. The proud Greek-American known as “Positively Ernie” was described by loved ones at the wake as a “well-grounded and lovable” fixture at various New York television networks, such as ABC7, CBS2, and Fox 5 NY