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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Child passenger safety highlighted in New Haven
The City of New Haven and the city’s health department highlighted the importance of children being properly secured in vehicles during National Child Passenger Safety week. In a press conference held on Wednesday with city officials and health department officials, the health program director with the New Haven Health Department reminded families of the importance of having the correct...
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New Haven's Housing Authority shares design concept for former Church Street South apartments
New Haven’s Housing Authority revealed the concept design plan for the redevelopment of Church Street South. Back in November, the city of New Haven and the housing authority began planning and conducting community input to gather ideas on what the community wanted to see. The design concept, being called Union Square, includes building affordable housing units, community areas, green...
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City of Waterbury kicks off weekend of Puerto Rican festivities
The City of Waterbury kicked off a weekend of Puerto Rican festivities to one of their largest Hispanic communities as part of Hispanic heritage month. The celebration began on Friday at Waterbury’s City Hall with the Mayor for a Day ceremony followed by the raising of the Puerto Rican flag. Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski Jr. was present at the...
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New Haven students see improvements in state testing results
New Haven Public Schools are seeing a small increase in state test results in comparison to the previous school year. In the 2022-23 school year, the English/Language Arts overall achievement was 22.1%, math was 13.5% and science was 22%, according to NHPS data. Those percentages improved in the 2023-24 school year by 1.3% in ELA, 0.9% in math and 0.8%…
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‘Paws and Reflect' event combines dog yoga and solemn Sept. 11 reflection at CT university
An event to honor and remember was held at Southern Connecticut State University. The university held its Paws and Reflect 9/11 Remembrance event on Wednesday for the second year in a row. Sgt. Cynthia Torres with SCSU’s police department was the organizer of the event. Sgt. Torres shared she was on the job on Sept. 11, 2001. She said...
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City of New Haven responds after neighborhood sees uptick in car thefts, break-ins
Residents living in the Beaver Hills neighborhood have been faced with an increase of car thefts and car break-ins by minors. Laib Vail, a resident of the neighborhood, said it’s something the neighborhood has always dealt with, but has noticed there’s been an increase over the past month. “You have literally neighbor after neighbor reporting that their car has...
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New Haven artist to unveil 13-foot pizza slice statue at new art exhibit
An art exhibit honoring New Haven and its pizza will be open to the public at The District building beginning on Monday. The New Haven Pizza Club art exhibit is being put on by creator, Michael Pollack. “It’s near and dear to me, and my history and the city’s history,” Pollack said. Pollack was born and raised in New...
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Fall activities in full swing at Bishop's Orchards in Guilford
Fall festivities have officially returned at orchards and farms across the state. At Bishop’s Orchards, the owner, Sarah Bishop DellaVentura decided to make some changes to the farm’s layout. “The nicest change is that it’s more spread out, it’s one location but all the activities are walkable but spread out so that everyone can enjoy it,” Bishop DellaVentura said....
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New Haven brings back e-bikes to city's bike-share program after 4-year hiatus
The City of New Haven is offering a different mode of transportation. On Tuesday, the city relaunched its bikeshare program called Ride New Haven. Steve Winter, the executive director for the Office of Climate and Sustainability with the City of New Haven said the program is part of the city’s commitment to making New Haven a bike-friendly city and...
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New Haven hosts International Overdose Awareness Day, provides resources and information to fight addiction
The 2024 International Overdose Awareness Day was held on Friday at the New Haven Green. At the event there were more than 30 pop-up tents with local organizations providing information on the resources available to people experiencing homelessness, mental health issues and drug addiction. Phillip Costello, clinical director of healthcare for the homeless department at Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center is…
