Andrew Kirtzman
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Andrew Kirtzman was a political reporter and anchor for six years at WCBS-TV
(CBS 2) in New York City
until April 2008. He is the author of Betrayal: The Life and Lies of Bernie Madoff about Bernard Madoff
's $50 billion Ponzi scheme.
Kirtzman was born and raised in Manhattan's Lower East Side
. He graduated from Saint Ann's School in 1978. He attended the University of Pennsylvania
, where he was the Executive Editor of The Daily Pennsylvanian
, the student newspaper, and the Sphinx Senior Society
and received his B.A. in journalism from New York University
.
At WCBS-TV
he hosted the Sunday morning political program Kirtzman & Co., which featured interviews with politicians and reporters. Prior to WCBS-TV
, he worked for seven years at NY1
as a senior political reporter, where he also co-hosted Inside City Hall. He also worked for four years at the New York Daily News
as a political reporter covering City Hall. He served as a contributing editor for New York Magazine and authored its biweekly Field Memo column during the city's 1997 mayoral race and the state's 1998 U.S. Senate race. He previously had been an investigative reporter for the Houston Post
and the city editor of the Hudson Dispatch
in New Jersey.
Kirtzman was married on March 9, 2005 in Toronto
to Kyle Froman, a member of the New York City Ballet
corps de ballet
.
WCBS-TV
WCBS-TV, channel 2, is the flagship station of the CBS television network, located in New York City. The station's studios are located within the CBS Broadcast Center and its transmitter is atop the Empire State Building, both in Midtown Manhattan....
(CBS 2) in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
until April 2008. He is the author of Betrayal: The Life and Lies of Bernie Madoff about Bernard Madoff
Bernard Madoff
Bernard Lawrence "Bernie" Madoff is a former American businessman, stockbroker, investment advisor, and financier. He is the former non-executive chairman of the NASDAQ stock market, and the admitted operator of a Ponzi scheme that is considered to be the largest financial fraud in U.S...
's $50 billion Ponzi scheme.
Kirtzman was born and raised in Manhattan's Lower East Side
Lower East Side
The Lower East Side, LES, is a neighborhood in the southeastern part of the New York City borough of Manhattan. It is roughly bounded by Allen Street, East Houston Street, Essex Street, Canal Street, Eldridge Street, East Broadway, and Grand Street....
. He graduated from Saint Ann's School in 1978. He attended the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
, where he was the Executive Editor of The Daily Pennsylvanian
The Daily Pennsylvanian
The Daily Pennsylvanian is the independent daily student newspaper of the University of Pennsylvania.It is published every weekday when the university is in session by a staff of more than 250 students. During the summer months, a smaller staff produces a weekly version called The Summer...
, the student newspaper, and the Sphinx Senior Society
Sphinx Senior Society
The Sphinx Senior Society of the University of Pennsylvania is the oldest honor society at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1900, the organization is self-perpetuating and today usually consists of 25-30 members. Its members represent a diverse and varied...
and received his B.A. in journalism from New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
.
At WCBS-TV
WCBS-TV
WCBS-TV, channel 2, is the flagship station of the CBS television network, located in New York City. The station's studios are located within the CBS Broadcast Center and its transmitter is atop the Empire State Building, both in Midtown Manhattan....
he hosted the Sunday morning political program Kirtzman & Co., which featured interviews with politicians and reporters. Prior to WCBS-TV
WCBS-TV
WCBS-TV, channel 2, is the flagship station of the CBS television network, located in New York City. The station's studios are located within the CBS Broadcast Center and its transmitter is atop the Empire State Building, both in Midtown Manhattan....
, he worked for seven years at NY1
NY1
NY1, New York One, is a 24-hour cable-news television channel focusing on the five boroughs of New York City. In addition to news and weather forecasts, the channel also features human-interest segments such as the "New Yorker of the Week" and the "Scholar Athlete of the Week", and specialty...
as a senior political reporter, where he also co-hosted Inside City Hall. He also worked for four years at the New York Daily News
New York Daily News
The Daily News of New York City is the fourth most widely circulated daily newspaper in the United States with a daily circulation of 605,677, as of November 1, 2011....
as a political reporter covering City Hall. He served as a contributing editor for New York Magazine and authored its biweekly Field Memo column during the city's 1997 mayoral race and the state's 1998 U.S. Senate race. He previously had been an investigative reporter for the Houston Post
Houston Post
The Houston Post was a newspaper that had its headquarters in Houston, Texas, United States. In 1995, the newspaper was absorbed into the Houston Chronicle.-History:The newspaper was established on February 19, 1880, by Gail Borden Johnson...
and the city editor of the Hudson Dispatch
Hudson Dispatch
The Hudson Dispatch was a newspaper covering events in Hudson and Bergen counties in Northern New Jersey. It published continuously from 1874 until 1991, when it was purchased by Newhouse Newspapers...
in New Jersey.
Kirtzman was married on March 9, 2005 in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
to Kyle Froman, a member of the New York City Ballet
New York City Ballet
New York City Ballet is a ballet company founded in 1948 by choreographer George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein. Leon Barzin was the company's first music director. Balanchine and Jerome Robbins are considered the founding choreographers of the company...
corps de ballet
Corps de ballet
In ballet, the corps de ballet is the group of dancers who are not soloists. They are a permanent part of the ballet company and often work as a backdrop for the principal dancers. A corps de ballet works as one, with synchronized movements and corresponding positioning on the stage...
.