Jennifer Cuevas is a bilingual multimedia journalist and reporter for NBC Connecticut.
Born in NYC and raised in Stamford, she is glad to be back in the Northeast and reporting on issues in her home state.
Prior to joining the team, Jennifer worked for KFOX14/CBS4 in El Paso, TX, for more than three years.
During her time covering the U.S.-Mexico border, Jennifer reported on serious issues such as the lifting of Title 42 and its impact on border communities, as well as the largest immigration detention fire recorded in Mexico's history.
While reporting in the Borderland, Jennifer developed a strong interest in education-related issues, which earned her an award from the Texas State Teachers Association for Outstanding Continuous Education Coverage.
Fluent in Spanish, she is able to connect with multicultural communities, reach a broader audience, and develop community connections.
She attended CT State Norwalk, where she earned an associate's degree in journalism. She then continued her studies at Quinnipiac University, where she was involved in the university's news station prior to graduating in 2020.
In her free time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband, whether it is longboarding by the beach or enjoying an afternoon walk. Trying out fusion cuisine is also at the top of Jennifer's recreation list, along with spending time with her family.
The Latest
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Tweed New Haven Airport nominated as best small airport in the US
Tweed New Haven Airport is on track to be named one of the best small airports in the country. The airport has been nominated in the Readers Choice Awards by Newsweek Magazine as one of the best small airports in the United States. “We’re just so incredibly proud of this recognition for the quality of service and convenience that...
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Medical students at Quinnipiac University celebrate Match Day
Students of Quinnipiac University’s Frank H. Netter School of Medicine celebrated Match Day on Friday. Match Day is the day when students find out where they will complete their residencies as part of their medical journey. This year, there were more than 80 students, including 27 from Connecticut. Frank Tavarez-Mora was one of the many graduate students. He anxiously waited…
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New Haven nonprofit offers free construction academy
The development project ConnCAT Place on Dixwell Avenue is bringing impactful opportunities to the community even before being finished. ConnCAT Place on Dixwell Avenue is a 7.5 acre multi-use development that broke ground in October. Phase One of the development will include a workforce training center, a child mental health and family clinic, a daycare site, a grocery store, a…
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Teen goes from homeless to community hero in New Haven
A New Haven teen who experienced homelessness as a child was honored by members of the city’s board of alders for his giving spirit. On Wednesday, Alder Carmen Rodriguez, Caroline Tanbee Smith and Frank Redente gave Keontrai Floyd an official Board of Alders citation for his toy contribution to the homeless shelter, New Reach. “I want to thank God...
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Family of man killed, cannibalized in Bridgeport feels betrayed over attacker's conditional release
The sister-in-law of a Bridgeport man who was killed and cannibalized by another Bridgeport man spoke out against the state’s decision to allow the man back into society. Talitha Frazier is the sister-in-law of Angel “Tun Tun” Gonzalez. She referred to Gonzalez’s killer as a “menace to society.” In December 2011, Tyree Smith confessed to having murdered Gonzalez with...
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Connecticut unveils original pizza-themed license plates
The State of Connecticut has secured its very own pizza-themed license plate. Connecticut’s Pizza Guru, Colin Caplan worked with the Department of Motor Vehicles to create a pizza-themed license plate after state leaders secured Connecticut as the “pizza capital of the United States.” “The idea is you put your license plate on your car like a normal license plate...
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Popular grocery chain Wegmans to open in Norwalk in July
The popular New York grocery chain, Wegmans, is preparing to open its first location in Norwalk, Connecticut. The Norwalk location is located at 675 Connecticut Ave. and is scheduled to open on July 23, 2025. The store location remains an active construction site but once open, customers will get to enjoy a café, sushi station, pizza station and fresh produce,…
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‘Chapter is not closed yet': Father details decades-old search to find missing daughter
A decades-long child abduction case out of New Haven is officially closed. On Wednesday, the New Haven Police Department held a press conference with FBI agents and officers, along with the father and stepmother of Andrea Reyes. Reyes was abducted in New Haven back in 1999 by her biological mother, Rosa Tenorio, according to police. During Wednesday’s press conference, Sgt….
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Yale University faces federal investigation on claims of antisemitism
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating 60 universities, including Yale University, for claims of antisemitism. The announcement was made on Monday by the U.S Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, stating it sent letters to 60 higher education institutions warning them of potential enforcement actions if they do not fulfill their obligation to protect Jewish students under...
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New Haven mayor shares priorities in 2025-26 budget proposal
The mayor of New Haven kicked off the city’s budget season by announcing the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26. On Friday, Mayor Justin Elicker announced the city is proposing a general budget of $703.7 million to uphold the city’s current services. The proposed budget is $24.6 million more from the previous year’s budget, however Elicker said they are...
