Lewis Dodley Biography and Wiki
Lewis Dodley is a retired American journalist, anchor, and reporter best known for his tenure at NY1 News in New York. He joined NY1 in July 1992 and became the station’s first evening anchor, debuting at 6 p.m. on September 8, 1992—NY1’s very first day on air.
With more than 40 years of experience in journalism, Dodley played a key role in shaping NY1 as a bold experiment in broadcast news, helping the scrappy startup cable channel compete with established local networks in the nation’s largest TV market.
Before joining NY1, he worked as a financial reporter and news anchor at WNET for four years. Reflecting on his career, Dodley once said, “When I was offered this job in 1992, I saw it as the opportunity of a lifetime, and I’ve tried to treat it that way.”
Lewis Dodley Education
Dodley holds a bachelor’s degree in International Studies with an emphasis in Latin America from Ohio State University. He has a degree in Marketing from Capital University in Columbus, a French degree from Sinclair Community College in Dayton, and Mandarin Chinese at the China Institute in Manhattan.
Lewis Dodley Age and Birthday
How old is Lewis? Lewis is 66 years old as of 2025. He was born on August 11, 1958, in Whitestone, New York, United States of America. His birthday is always celebrated on 11th August of every year. READ: Jentezen Franklin
Lewis Dodley Nationality and Ethnicity
Dodley holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. He was born and raised in Whitestone, New York, United States. He is of African-American ethnicity/heritage.
Lewis Dodley Korean
Dodley’s information regarding whether he is of Korean ethnicity/heritage is currently not yet available. However, we will update once confirmed.
Lewis Dodley Height
Lewis stands at an average height of 6 feet 3 inches (1.87 m).
Lewis Dodley Parents | Family
Dodley was born and raised in Whitestone, New York by his parents. However, information regarding his family members including his father, mother, and siblings is currently not yet available.
Lewis Dodley Wife
Is Lewis Dodley married? Lewis’s information regarding his marital status is currently not yet available. He is confidential when it comes to matters concerning his personal life. However, we will update his marital information once confirmed and available to the public. READ: Caitlin FitzGerald
Lewis Dodley Salary
Lewis currently working as a news anchor at NY1 News. in New York earns an estimated annual salary of $120,000.
Lewis Dodley Net Worth
Lewis is an American journalist, anchor, and reporter with an estimated net worth of $3 million.
Lewis Dodley NY1
Lewis Dodley is a retired American journalist, anchor, and reporter best known for his tenure at NY1 News in New York. He joined NY1 in July 1992 and became the station’s first evening anchor, debuting at 6 p.m. on September 8, 1992—NY1’s very first day on air.
With more than 40 years of experience in journalism, Dodley played a key role in shaping NY1 as a bold experiment in broadcast news, helping the scrappy startup cable channel compete with established local networks in the nation’s largest TV market.
Before joining NY1, he worked as a financial reporter and news anchor at WNET for four years. Reflecting on his career, Dodley once said, “When I was offered this job in 1992, I saw it as the opportunity of a lifetime, and I’ve tried to treat it that way.” READ: Tina Knowles
Having immediately gotten familiar with everything, Dodley proceeded onward to fill in as evening drive anchor at the unbelievable WING in Dayton, and when the American hostages were taken in Iran, his demonstrable skill was seen by WSAI in Cincinnati. At WSAI he anchored and reported from the field, filling in as the go-to person for coverage of significant stories like the Air Canada crash and the Who concert misfortune.
Dodley fell under the tutelage of the late Steve Douglas, whom Dodley credits with fueling his craving to work in TV news. After leaping TV, Dodley filled in as a reporter for the Financial News Network, just as an independent essayist for Financial World Magazine. In practically no time, WNET/THIRTEEN requested Dodley to anchor from another concept report called the “Bulldog Edition.”
Dodley’s four years of work at WNET grabbed the eye of Paul Sagan, who was currently beginning New York City’s initial 24-hour TV news station. In September of 1992, Sagan extended to Dodley an anchor employment opportunity and Dodley has been an NY1 backbone from that point forward.
