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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Ronald McDonald House ‘Trees of Hope' event fundraises for its 35th year
There are two days remaining for people to enjoy the 35th annual Trees of Hope fundraiser in New Haven. The event is the largest fundraiser by the organization, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. This year, the event has more than 170 trees and displays that people can win by purchasing $1 raffle tickets. The money raised…
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New Haven considers limiting where future smoke shops can open
There could be a change in New Haven that would limit where a new smoke shop is allowed to open. The city’s Board of Alders is reviewing an ordinance amendment that would add provisions on the zoning regulations for new smoke shops. The proposal to make changes to the city’s zoning regulations as it relates to smoke shops was...
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New Haven organization opens new drop-in and resource center for unhoused people
A New Haven organization that works with unhoused people of the Greater New Haven area celebrated its new drop-in and resource center. Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen (DESK) has been providing meals and outreach services to unhoused people for three decades. The organization has provided meals out of a site on Temple Street and outreach services on State Street, but now…
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Aunt of baby girl that disappeared from Ansonia speaks out 5 years later
This week marked five years since the murder of an Ansonia mother and the disappearance of her baby. Back on Dec. 2, 2019, Christine Holloway was found dead in her Ansonia home, and her baby Vanessa Morales was nowhere to be found. Jose Morales, Vanessa’s father, has been charged with the murder of Holloway, however a trial date has not…
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New Haven Animal Shelter seeks answers after puppy abandoned near dumpster
The New Haven Animal Shelter is seeking information from the public after a puppy was abandoned in New Haven. On Wednesday, the animal shelter made a post on Facebook about a small dog abandoned in Monterey Place in New Haven. The dog was left in a crate with its belongings. The animal shelter said the dog was taken to a…
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New Haven organization works to expand and renovate youth drop-in center
A New Haven organization that aims to prevent and address youth homelessness was awarded funding by the City of New Haven to expand its existing center. Youth Continuum in New Haven has been providing services such as street outreach, youth navigation, services for victims of domestic and human trafficking, along with other services for youth ages 12 to 24. Tim…
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New Haven school to continue bike club after launch of new 16-bike fleet
A New Haven school is empowering its students through biking and cycling. On Tuesday, a brand new bike fleet of 16 bicycles were delivered to East Rock School. The bicycles will be used for East Rock’s Bike Club – a club where fourth and fifth graders learn how to ride bikes. East Rock School was the first school to launch…
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Credit experts share tips for holiday shopping season as consumer stress rises
Shoppers in New Haven noticed the stark difference in Black Friday deals this year in comparison to previous years. Anya Mehrotra, a student at Yale University, said the discount items were very similar to the prices she saw throughout the entire year. “I bought a couple things before Black Friday and then Black Friday came and they didn’t actually...
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New Haven volunteers deliver 1,400 meals on Thanksgiving Day
New Haven organizations came together to offer a Thanksgiving meal for people in need of one. “Thanksgiving For All” was organized by Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen (DESK) and Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers of Greater New Haven. The event has served people in New Haven for over 30 years, according to event organizers. Steve Werlin, executive director for DESK, explained how it…
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Yale University to offer Beyoncé course centered around cultural impact
A new course centered around Beyoncé Knowles Carter’s cultural impact will be offered to students at Yale University in the upcoming spring semester. The course, Beyoncé Makes History, will be taught by Professor Daphne A. Brooks, William R Kenan Jr. Professor of African American Studies, American Studies, Women’s Gender & Sexuality Studies and Music at Yale University. Brooks explained...
