Rafael Pineda, the main anchor for Noticias Univision 41 is retiring after more than 42 years with Univision’s New York owned station WXTV.
“Rafael’s integrity, dedication and connection to our audience have made him one of a kind,” Ramón J. Pineda, senior vice president and general manager of WXTV said in a statement. “Noticias Univision 41 viewers, along with those of us who have had the pleasure to work with him, have benefited from his commitment to quality journalism. Rafael will always have a home, a family, here at Univision 41, and we wish him the best as he enters the next chapter in his life.”
Pineda joined WXTV in 1972. According to Univision he is the longest serving television news anchor in New York.
In November, Pineda will be inducted into the New York State Broadcaster’s Association Hall of Fame. In 2000, he was the first Latino inducted into The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Silver Circle.
Pineda’s last day will be December 20.
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