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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Planned senior housing project awarded funding for energy efficiency, sustainability
A planned housing development in New Haven has been awarded a federal grant of $450,000 by the Green and Resilient Retrofit Housing Program through the U.S Department of Housing & Urban Development’s (HUD). The project is located at 134 Level St. and is being developed by Elm City Communities. It was awarded the funding in order to improve the energy…
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Branford man turning campaign signs into messages to be kind
Bringing communities together through rebranded political signs. Ken Engelman created the “Please Be Kind” campaign in January as a way to bring people together during a time of divisiveness. “I’ve noticed the trend where people are not as kind and friendly as I remember so I just wanted to put a reminder out there,” Engelman said. Engelman, a former...
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Could Connecticut's drought impact your health? Doctor provides tips amid dry conditions
The ongoing drought conditions in Connecticut may increase the chances for people to develop drought-related illnesses. Dr. Andrew Wong with Hartford Healthcare said there are a variety of illnesses that may arise from the drought since the dry air allows for more germs and allergens to stay alive. “I’ve seen perfectly healthy patients in the office come in with...
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Connecticut celebrates World Kindness Day
People in Connecticut celebrated World Kindness Day in a variety of ways on Wednesday. At The Learning Experience in Cheshire, students are taught the concept of kindness every day. The center’s philanthropy curriculum engages kids by using special characters such as Bubbles The Elephant, Grace The Greyhound, and Charity Chihuahua. “That’s where they thrive, having something to look at...
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Shelton farmer plans precautions for next season after this year's drought
Families looking to buy a Christmas tree at a local tree farm will have more than plenty to pick from at Jones Family Farms. Farmer Jamie Jones said their Christmas tree stock grew beautifully over the past year despite the past few months of dry weather. “Normally late fall is the time we’re worried about having too much water,...
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Seymour plaza heavily damaged in August floods slowly makes progress to reopen
A popular shopping center in Seymour is preparing to welcome back the community. The majority of the businesses in Klarides Village were destroyed after historic flooding slammed the small town. Nearly two months later, the plaza once again has electricity. Mike Abe, the owner of the Route 67 Diner, said getting the electricity back on means he’s one step closer…
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New Haven food pantry ready to help families this Thanksgiving
A food pantry in New Haven is prepared to help hundreds of families serve a delicious Thanksgiving meal. Christian Community Action has been assisting residents of The Hill neighborhood in New Haven and beyond for decades. Nicole Smith, director of emergency family services, said this year will be no different as they already have 1,291 families signed up to receive…
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New Haven police chief sends message on new approach to combat street takeovers
The New Haven Police Department plans to take a more aggressive approach to combat illegal street takeovers after multiple incidents and related arrests in the city of New Haven. On Saturday, a street takeover was reported at the intersection of Shelton Avenue and Bassett Street in the Newhallville neighborhood. The street takeover ended at the Interstate 91 on-ramp and led…
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Blumenthal calls on FDA to investigate carcinogen levels in popular acne treatments
A Connecticut-based company sounded the alarm on popular acne treatments that were found to contain high levels of a hazardous chemical. Valisure is a state-based company that tests acne products. In their latest study, Valisure found popular acne products such as Clearasil, Proactive and CVS Health products contained “18 times the amount of potent carcinogen allowed in U.S. drugs when…
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University of New Haven uses artificial intelligence to detect guns on campus
The University of New Haven implemented an extra layer of security for its students and staff.
