Wood died Sunday night at the age of 81, NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) announced Tuesday. Wood had been recently diagnosed with an inoperable and aggressive cancer, Wood’s family said, and died while surrounded by his children.
When did Rod Wood retire?
Legendary Central New York news anchor Rod Wood has died. WSYR-TV reported that he passed away Sunday following a brief illness. He spent 44 years at Channel 9 before retiring in November 2020.
Did Carrie Lazarus retire?
Carrie Lazarus is leaving as NewsChannel 9’s co-anchor to take a new role at the station. In her new role, Lazarus said she will continue to focus on profiles of “Extraordinary People and Places of Central New York” and highlight extraordinary talent each week.
What did Rod would pass away from?
We are beyond sad to report that our beloved father Rod passed away this past Sunday evening. He was surrounded by his children when God called him home. On the day prior, he had turned 81. Just a few short weeks ago, he was diagnosed with an inoperable and aggressive cancer.
Is Rod Wood retired?
Wood retired in 2020, after working for NewsChannel 9 for 44 years. The Syracuse native, born Roderic Woodruff Groat, eventually shortened his name to make it easier to pronounce. In 1960, Wood joined the U.S. Army. He spent three years serving with the Military Police.
What was Rod Woods real name?
Born and raised in Syracuse, Roderic Woodruff Groat started broadcasting at WNDR Radio in 1963, and later joined WHEN. He began anchoring at WIXT in 1976 where he still anchors (now using the call sign WSYR-TV) the evening newscasts under his shortened on-air persona, “Rod Wood.”
Who was Carrie Lazarus first husband?
In 2001, at a party, Carrie met an old acquaintance, David Birchenough. They were both divorced at the time. She said, “Our entire courtship was in Skaneateles.” They were married in 2005 in a romantic, 19th Century boat house on the lake.
Where is Nicole sommavilla?
I am the morning and noon anchor at NewsChannel 9 in Syracuse, New York. You can catch me from 4:30 to 7 weekday mornings and then again at noon.
How many children does Christie Casciano have?
News Channel 9 anchor Christie Casciano added a new element to her resume in 2010: children’s book author. As a mother of two young hockey players, Casciano turned her hockey mom experience into a book called “The Puck Hog,” which was published by North Country Books, of Utica, last fall.
