November 28th 2023.
Pablo Guzmán, the beloved New York news reporter, died on November 26 at the age of 73 from a heart attack, according to the Daily Mail. His presence in the field spanned decades, during which he immersed himself in the intricacies of the city’s politics, crime narratives, and historical transformations. He was fondly referred to as “the Son of the Bronx” and led a life dedicated to the people of New York City.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams shared his condolences on the social media platform X, expressing admiration for Guzmán’s courage and commitment to truth and justice. He said, “Our city is a better place because of the work he did, and he will be truly missed. Rest in peace.”
Guzmán had a truly remarkable career. He started out as a reporter for WNEW-TV, Channel 5 and went on to work for NBC, winning an Emmy in 1992 for his reporting on the murder of an NYPD officer. In the later part of his career, he was a senior correspondent for CBS, engaging with luminaries such as Spike Lee, Robert De Niro, Sting, Carlos Santana, and John Fogerty.
However, Guzman’s legacy didn’t start with journalism. He co-founded the Young Lords, a grassroots civil rights group that advocated for causes ranging from Puerto Rican independence to local community change.
His colleagues praised his unique sense of style. Cindy Hsu, one of his former colleagues, said, “I never knew what was going to come out of his mouth. He was so original and is going to be missed. He knew everybody.” Sarah Burke, the news director, said that Guzman had an “amazing ability to bring out the best in people”, earning their trust.
Pablo Guzmán packed 150 years worth of life into 73. His reporting pulsed with a vitality earned on the streets of El Barrio. He covered historic events, and with the Young Lords, he authored a unique chapter of NYC’s own history. His colleague, Tony Aiello, said it best: “Pablo was the real deal. Rest in peace.”
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