Jennifer McLogan
Jennifer Austin McLogan, known professionally as Jennifer McLogan, is an American television news reporter.
Early life and education
A native of Flint, Michigan, McLogan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and theater from the University of Michigan, where she lettered in basketball, and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Brandeis University.
Professional career
McLogan began her broadcasting career in Boston, first as a writer at WEEI-AM and then as a reporter for WHDH-AM. She transitioned to television by joining WBZ-TV in Boston as a reporter. In 1982, McLogan joined WCBS-TV in New York as a reporter.
In 1984, she became a correspondent for NBC News, where she worked for the next five years and reported for The NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, and NBC Sportsworld.
In 1989, she joined WBBM-TV in Chicago as a reporter. After the birth of her third child, she left WBBM in 1993 to rejoin WCBS-TV in New York, where she covers Long Island.[1]
McLogan reports on Long Island and the tri-state area. She has covered the Gilgo Beach serial-killings investigations.[2][3] She has also reported on the George Santos political scandal, including reactions from local Republican leaders after his admissions of falsehoods while serving as a congressman from New York.[4] In addition, she covered the extradition of Luigi Mangione.[5][6][7]
Personal life
McLogan has been married to Daniel Gurskis, Dean of the College of the Arts at Montclair State University, since 1982.[8] Her daughter, Elle McLogan, is also a journalist and covers the borough of Queens for CBS News New York.[9][10]
References
- ^ wbcstv.com
- ^ McLogan, Jennifer (29 October 2024). "Judge rules 7 murder cases against Gilgo Beach serial-killer suspect will be tried together". CBS News New York. CBS News. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ McLogan, Jennifer (16 September 2024). "Bodies found on Long Island may not be related to Gilgo Beach serial killer, police say". CBS News New York. CBS News. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ McLogan, Jennifer (15 March 2024). "Long Island GOP leader says he has proof Rep. George Santos admitted to crimes". CBS News New York. CBS News. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "What we know about Luigi Mangione, suspect charged in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson". CBS News New York. CBS News. 1 April 2025. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione expected to waive extradition on Thursday". CBS News New York. CBS News. 19 December 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "Reporter Jennifer McLogan celebrates 35 years with CBS New York". CBS News New York. CBS News. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ Ketcham, Diane (26 December 1993). "ABOUT LONG ISLAND; Getting the Word Out Amid the Hotbed of News". The New York Times.
- ^ "When Journalism Runs In The Family: Jennifer and Elle McLogan". CBS News New York. CBS News. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "Elle McLogan". CBS News. CBS News. Retrieved 10 November 2025.