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 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…
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Woodbridge police seek info after person finds two dead dogs in residential area
The Woodbridge Police Department and Woodbridge Regional Animal Control are investigating the death of two dogs after the bodies were found in a residential area. The incident was reported on Dec. 13 after a person saw two dead dogs on Brookwood Drive and Johnson Road before noon, according to the Woodbridge Police Department. The dogs were both female and micro…
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Former coliseum in New Haven to be repurposed and redeveloped
The City of New Haven celebrated the completion of a new building that will offer residential and commercial retail space at the site of the former coliseum. The latest development is being called Anthem at Square 10; it’s located at 275 South Orange St. Anthem at Square 10 includes 200 apartment units for rent, out of which 40 will be…
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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...
