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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Man sentenced to 40 years for 2022 murder of former girlfriend in Milford has outburst in court
A man who killed his former girlfriend, a mother of three, in her Milford home in 2022 while two of her children were home has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. In March, Ewen Dewitt, 45, accepted a plea deal for 40 years to serve. During Thursday’s sentencing hearing, the court heard from Julie Minogue’s sister, mother and eldest…
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Police make arrest in January 2024 shooting death of 16-year-old from New Haven
New Haven Police Wednesday announced an arrest in the January 2024 shooting death of a teenager. Police said they arrested 22-year-old Gabriyel Fraser and took him into custody on Monday. He is charged with murder in the death of 16-year-old Maleak Sweets, of New Haven. Sweets was shot on January 29, 2024 on Newhall St. He was taken to the…
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New Haven welcomes art shop and bakery in Westville neighborhood
The City of New Haven celebrated the addition of two small businesses in New Haven’s growing Westville neighborhood. Located at 910 Whalley Ave is the new Inkberry Art Shop and at 912 Whalley Ave is Malby Artisan Bread and Pastries. “InkBerry and Malby are exactly the kinds of businesses that we want in our city. They’re family-owned, neighborhood-based, they offer…
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Yale University holds 324th commencement ceremony
Yale University held its 324th commencement ceremony at the historic Old Campus on Monday. More than 1,000 students, along with family members, made their way down Temple Street in New Haven to celebrate the momentous occasion. “All my hard work for the past four years has finally led up to this moment, I’m so excited,” Breanna Nguyen said. One of…
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New Haven's Spring Night Market returns to Downtown 9th Square
New Haven’s Spring Night Market makes its return for the 10th time! The one-night event happens on Orange Street in Downtown New Haven’s Ninth Square District until 10 p.m on Friday. The event which began back in 2018, is being put on by the Town Green District. People will get to enjoy shopping, live music, food, drinks, and arts...
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West Haven celebrates release from state financial oversight after seven years
The City of West Haven is celebrating its release from the state’s financial oversight after seven years. On Thursday, board members of the Municipal Accountability Review Board (MARB) voted to release West Haven from its financial oversight after stepping in back in 2017. The MARB placed West Haven on Tier 3 of financial oversight in 2017 after a deficit of…
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New Haven invites residents to register RING cameras to help solve crimes
The City of New Haven announced a new program in efforts to help the police department solve crimes faster with the community’s help. On Wednesday, Mayor Justin Elicker announced the Residential Camera Registry Program which invites residents with a RING doorbell camera to register their devices to allow investigators to collect video evidence more efficiently. “Registering your camera does...
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CT Foodshare grapples with less food for community amid federal funding cuts
The state’s largest food bank is in critical need of donations after losing a significant volume of food supply from the federal government. Jacob Jakubowski, CEO and President of Connecticut Foodshare, the state’s largest food bank, said they were notified months ago that they would lose out on 34 truckloads from the federal government’s program, The Emergency Food Assistance...
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GEM conference inspires young men of color; hosts first-ever honorary ceremony
Hundreds of middle schoolers from across the state were present at Southern Connecticut State University to participate in the second annual Generationally Enhancing Men (GEM) conference on Friday. The conference was organized by Sean Allen Sr., founder of the nonprofit Equity Alliance Enrichment. He explained the purpose of the GEM conference is to inspire and uplift young men of color…
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Jury selection begins for teen accused of killing Fairfield Prep student
Three years after the death of a Fairfield Prep student, his alleged killer is set to go on trial. The jury selection process began in a Milford courtroom on Tuesday. There was a pool of 20 potential jurors, as the state looked to secure a 12-person jury with 4 alternates. Senior State’s Assistant Attorney Marc Durso introduced a list of…
