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Morry Alter

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Morry Alter is a freelance video reporter, having left WCBS New York City in 2006.[1]

Starting his career at WCBS in September 1983 he was a feature reporter who won more than 20 Emmy awards and the Quill Award[2] for professional achievement in the field of journalism. In late 2005 Alter was talking of retiring from the pressure of full-time reporting. Renowned for his human interest stories he moved to a part-time reporting schedule[3] and, in October 2006 aged 63, he retired from WCBS.[1]

History

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Alter is a two time graduate of the University of Iowa who holds a B.A. in political science and an M.A. in journalism. His broadcast career has included stops in Davenport, Chicago, San Diego, Washington, D.C., and Miami.

Post WCBS

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In March 2010, he joined Susan Cheng (environmental educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension) to host a PBS TV special GoGreener which looked at practical, low cost ways to aid the environment.[4] He produces videos for companies and individuals.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Morry Alter Final on Air WCBS no, 1 2006". Ypu Tube. 2005-08-24. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
  2. ^ "WCBS-TV Reporter to receive Quil Award 27 April 2006". Mercy College. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
  3. ^ "Morry to Alter his work week .... 21 October 2005". Daily News. 6 June 2008. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
  4. ^ "'GoGreener' TV show offers simple conservation tips 5 March 2010". Coirnellchronicle. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
  5. ^ "Morry Alter Production Reel 6 May 2010". You Tube. Retrieved 1 September 2016.