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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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...
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Waterbury student becomes a voice for heart health after suffering cardiac arrest
A Waterbury high school student is becoming a voice for heart health after he went into cardiac arrest in January. Tylon Lott, 16, a student at Holy Cross, experienced cardiac arrest following his high school basketball game on January 7. Lott was treated at Yale New Haven Hospital, where he was placed in a medically induced coma before eventually being…
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Hillhouse marching band fundraises to participate in Memorial Day parade in DC
A New Haven high school marching band is asking for the community’s help to travel to Washington, D.C. to participate in the national Memorial Day parade. Joshua Smith is the band director at Hillhouse High and an alumnus of the school. Smith began working at Hillhouse in 2020. It was then that he realized the school’s band department was...
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Jury selection underway in Ansonia murder case from 2019
The jury selection process for the man accused of murdering his child’s mother officially got underway, over five years after the crime was allegedly committed. On Tuesday, people appeared for jury selection at Milford’s Superior Court. Jose Morales is facing charges including murder and tampering with evidence after his daughter’s mother Christine Holloway was found dead in her Ansonia...
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New Haven native turns prior marijuana conviction into positive business venture
A New Haven native is giving back to his community through his new cannabis dispensary. Luis Vega is the CEO and owner of the newest dispensary in the state, Nautilus Botanicals, located at 63 Amity Road in New Haven. The business, which offers medical and adult recreational-use cannabis, celebrated its grand opening over the weekend and has been a...
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State steps in to save addiction and recovery centers from closing for now
The Connecticut Center for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) was spared from closing three of its centers across the state. CCAR is an organization that has been offering recovery community centers for over two decades. The centers often work with people who are released from treatment centers to continue on their path to recovery. On Thursday, the organization announced it was preparing…
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Trump's IVF executive order reignites discussions of access and affordability
The discussion of accessible and affordable fertility treatments is once again trending following an executive order by President Donald Trump. On Tuesday, Trump signed an order to expand access to and reduce the costs of in vitro and other fertilization treatments. The president instructed his staff to return within 90 days with policy changes to “aggressively cut out-of-pocket and health…
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Best Video Film nears fundraiser goal with community's help
A popular video store in Hamden is asking for a helping hand to keep their doors open. Best Video Film & Cultural Center made a call to the community on Tuesday via social media asking for help to raise $50,000. The business opened 40 years ago and became a nonprofit 10 years ago, according to the Acting Executive Director Raizine…
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City of Meriden provides storm budget update ahead of wintry mix
The City of Meriden is gearing up for another busy weekend as a new wintry mix rolls in. Meriden’s Director of Public Works John Lawlor said crews have been hard at work the entire season and they expect more storms in the weeks to come. Due to the active weather patterns, Lawlor said they are seeing a dent in...
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New Haven looks to redevelop historic Goffe Street Armory
The City of New Haven is once again discussing the future of the historic Armory building on Goffe Street. The building was given to New Haven years ago and has sat untouched due to its deteriorating conditions. In October, the City of New Haven unveiled a mural on one of the sides of the building. Just a couple of months…
