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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Wallingford bakery embraces Three Kings Day with special baked goods
A bakery in Wallingford has been preparing for Three Kings Day, or El Dia de Los Reyes, by making hundreds of special baked goods. Three Kings Day is celebrated on Jan. 6 and represents the day the three kings first saw baby Jesus, and brought him three gifts as offerings. The holiday is most commonly celebrated with a baked good…
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Hamden superintendent wants to start school after Labor Day this year
The upcoming school year may look different for students in Hamden Public Schools if the Board of Education votes to change the school year calendar. Superintendent Gary Highsmith made three modifications to the school year calendar for the Board of Education to consider for a vote. The proposals being made included: Highsmith said the final decision on the calendar changes…
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‘New Year New Haven' – First time event hosted at New Haven Green
The New Haven Green hosted its first-ever New Year’s Eve celebration for families to enjoy. The event, New Year New Haven began at 2 p.m. and was scheduled through 7 p.m. for families to celebrate together before midnight, according to event organizer Angel Dahfay. Dahfay, the manager of public programs and activation for the New Haven Green, said she...
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North Haven first selectman vows to hold people accountable for street takeovers
North Haven is cracking down on the issue of street takeovers after two people were injured over the weekend. A street takeover happened on Montowese Avenue around 2 a.m. on Dec. 28, according to police. In a video shared via the department’s Facebook page, it shows a white 2016 Dodge Charger circling around a ring of fire in the middle…
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New Haven schools receive generous donations to fund menstrual product mandate
The New Haven School District received two significant donations that will go towards funding a new state mandate working to address period poverty. Earlier in the year, the state legislature passed a mandate as part of the state’s menstrual equity law. The new state mandate requires period products be available in women’s bathrooms grades 3 to 12, in all gender…
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Westbrook church makes repairs after pipe burst on Christmas Day
A church in Westbrook is working to repair extensive water damage after a pipe burst on Christmas Day. The Westbrook Congregational Church was damaged after a leak on the second floor made its way down to the church’s basement. The church is now without access to its Sunday school classrooms, church offices and fellowship hall. Rev. Jeanette Cooper Hicks...
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Starbucks union workers demand livable wages, additional staffing amid strike
Starbucks union workers led a massive strike across the country including at least three store locations in Connecticut. The Unfair Labor Practices (ULP) strike happened on Christmas Eve and impacted hundreds of Starbucks stores. In Woodbridge, union workers came together to picket and strike outside of their store location. Nolan Wazni has worked at Starbucks as a barista since...
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Have a passion for poetry? North Haven seeks next poet laureate
The Town of North Haven is searching for a person with a passion for poetry to become the town’s next poet laureate. Gabriella Brand has been the poet laureate at the North Haven Memorial Library for the past three years. “A poet laureate is a person who in a way represents their town but also is there as a...
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Milford community supports popular hot dog shop after break-in
The Milford Police Department is investigating a break in that happened at a popular hot dog shop in the city. Police said they received a call on Saturday around 9 a.m. about items missing from Dogtown, and that it appeared someone had broken in. Joshua Larocca, the manager of Dogtown said he and his coworkers arrived to the shop...
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SCSU sophomore creates club to help train guide dogs
A sophomore student at Southern Connecticut State University is giving back this holiday season in a unique way. Ella Bernegger started Guiding Eyes Puppy Raising at SCSU to bring people together while addressing the demand for service dogs. “There are visually impaired and blind people waiting for these dogs for years,” Bernegger said. She said the inspiration came after her…
