Meteorologist Craig Allen Increases Workload at WPIX, Lisa Mateo Shifts Temporarily to Mornings
Kaity Tong is not the only “new” face on weekends at WPIX. As we reported September 30, she replaced the terminated Jim Watkins on an interim basis.
But a deeper evaluation reveals another recent, albeit quieter change on the weekend newscasts.
Meteorologist Craig Allen, a steady freelancer at Channel 11 since leaving WNYW/Channel 5 in June, has seemingly become a regular contributor.
Avid weekend WPIX viewers will notice less of forecaster Lisa Mateo and more of Allen.
However, Allen has not been named a permanent meteorologist at Channel 11.
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