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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DoorDash and Klarna pave way for financed delivery meals
There is now a new payment option for DoorDash customers. DoorDash and Klarna, announced a buy now, pay later partnership on March 20. The new deal allows people to purchase DoorDash orders of at least $35 minimum with their Klarna accounts. Consumers can either pay upfront, pay in four payments or pay later. The companies have said this is necessary…
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Families reunite with loved ones as USS Indiana returns to homeport in Groton
Hundreds of U.S. Navy families gathered at Naval Submarine Base New London to welcome their loved ones back from deployment. The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Indiana (SSN 789), commanded by Cmdr. Kyle McVay, was on deployment for six months. Sonia Santiago and her three children were among the many families waiting for their spouses to return. Santiago said the past…
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Hamden High School to offer emergency services course
Students at Hamden High School will get an introduction to becoming first responders beginning in the fall. The new course will be called Intro to Emergency Services, and will be led in part by Lieutenant Michael Deline Jr. with the Hamden Fire Department. Deline Jr. thought of the idea for an emergency services academy after visiting his high school and…
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Merger planned for two New Haven schools, first of many in district-wide plan
New Haven Public Schools is planning to merge two schools this upcoming school year. The two schools that will be merging are Wexler-Grant School and Lincoln-Bassett Community School. NHPS Superintendent Dr. Madeline Negron said these two schools were chosen due to their proximity to one another and their declining student enrollment. “By merging Wexler and Lincoln Bassett and creating...
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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...
