McCreary was an Emmy Award-winning journalist described as a pioneer, community advocate and mentor to many other Black journalists.
NEW YORKFormer WNYW news anchor Bill McCreary was honored Saturday when a street in Queens was named after him.
An unveiling ceremony for "Bill McCreary Way" took place at 219th Street and 120th Avenue in Cambria Heights. McCreary was an Emmy Award-winning journalist described as a pioneer, community advocate, and mentor to many other Black journalists. McCreary started his career in 1967, helping to build FOX 5's 10:00 p.m. news into a ratings hit. He also served as a managing editor and anchor of "The Black News."
The veteran journalist retired in 2000 and died in 2021 at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife.
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