David Horwitz is a sports and news reporter for NBC Connecticut. David joined the team in 2024 after serving as the morning and noon anchor for three years at Western Mass News in Springfield.
David was born and raised in West Hartford and discovered his passion for storytelling early on and pursued it at the University of Connecticut.
After college, David worked with at-risk youth, gaining invaluable experience in connecting with people and understanding their stories. David then went on to Fox 22/ABC 7 in Bangor, Maine, where he spent two years as a reporter and later as the weekend anchor.
David is excited to be back in his hometown, bringing timely, engaging, and impactful stories to our community. He is a huge sports fan, coaches basketball, and loves spending time with his family, friends, and wife in his free time.
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Waterbury police issue warning after recent robberies of people using Facebook Marketplace
If you are one of the many people who use Facebook Marketplace, Waterbury police have a warning for you. There’s been a series of robberies in the city during Facebook Marketplace meet-ups, with the latest happening just this past weekend. Police told us the most recent robbery was on Saturday, and a gun was involved. Tom Dooley has lived...
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Quinnipiac students leave food behind to help those in need
“Be kind, leave your food behind.” That’s the message Quinnipiac University is sending to students before they leave for summer break. And students have responded in a big way. This is the 17th year Quinnipiac has held the food drive. According to Vincent Contrucci, the director of community engagement at Quinnipiac, students donated roughly 2 and a half tons of…
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Lamont wants to keep Connecticut Sun here after report of possible sale
The Connecticut Sun open their season at home this Sunday. While fans of the WNBA team may be excited for the season, they may not be as excited to hear about a new report from Sportico that the team’s ownership group is shopping the team for a potential sale. With the additions of players to the league like Caitlin...
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Five-year pause on collection of defaulted student loans comes to an end
As of Monday, the roughly five-year pause on collection of defaulted federal student loans has been lifted. About 5 to 10 million borrowers have defaulted on paying their loans or are expected to in the next few months. We spoke with an expert about what to do if you find yourself in this situation. Matthew Smith, an agency spokesperson with…
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What are Purple Alerts and how do they work?
We have all heard of “Amber Alerts” and “Silver Alerts,” but what about “Purple Alerts?” It’s meant for those with cognitive disabilities and who have gone missing. We spoke with advocates of the “Purple Alert” to find out how it works—and what people should know when one has been triggered. Kristen Cusato, the director of communications with the Alzheimer’s...
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Beloved Canterbury UPS driver retires after 42 years
After working at UPS for 42 years, a Canterbury service provider is ready to enjoy the next chapter of his life. We spoke with community members who told us the impact he made will last forever. Joanne Engle, a 30-year Canterbury resident, said Todd Lincoln is a staple of the community. “Everybody knows Todd,” Engle said. “And he’s the best.”…
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There is a process to getting a guide dog
Wednesday was International Guide Dog Day. But who qualifies for a guide dog? And what exactly do they do? We met with Maryanne Melley and her guide dog, Valla, to answer those questions. “It’s really hard to describe what I see,” said Melley. “What I tell people is, it looks like fuzzy colors.” Maryanne Melley, who is the president...
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Travelers Championship's impact on local charities
The Traveler’s Championship is just around the corner. While some of the world’s top golfers will be competing for a championship win, local charities will be benefiting as well. We spoke with the organizers of the event, who told us the Travelers Championship is bigger than sports. Andy Bessette, the chief administrative officer of Travelers, said there are a...
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New Jersey wildfire could impact air quality in Connecticut
Thousands of people were forced to evacuate their homes after a wildfire tore through southern New Jersey on Tuesday. We spoke with experts about what you need to know to stay safe if the smoke makes its way through Connecticut. Robert Hansen, assistant professor of chemistry at Quinnipiac University, said while the fire is in New Jersey, it could impact…
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Connecticut runners happy with their Boston Marathon performances
The 129th Boston Marathon is officially in the books. We spoke with runners from Connecticut who completed the once-in-a-lifetime milestone. Mark Hegarty from Manchester told us how he felt when meeting his family at the finish line at the Boston Marathon. “I wouldn’t tell them, but I almost cried when I saw them,” Hegarty said. Hegarty, who is a...
