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Broadcasting & Cable: June 11, 2024:
https://www.nexttv.com/news/book-review-here-now-the-news-an-inside-scoop-into-new-yorks-best-loved-anchors

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“Here Now the News, is taken from the opening phrase by WABC-TV’s iconic anchor Roger Grimsby, one of the people who became ‘celebrities’ at the TV news stations in New York City in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. It’s certainly more diverse now, but those who now bring you the news owe a lot to the men -- and later women -- who are described so interestingly in Jerry’s book.” 
Bill Ritter, veteran Eyewitness News (WABC) anchor 

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"It is the most accurate account of us old anchors as I've ever read," Rolland Smith, longtime WCBS anchor
 

“A ‘can't miss’ slice of Big Apple local TV news history, complete with anchors, wacky personalities, and all the ingredients of the news itself -- success, fear, loathing, and an ego-thumping drama. Congratulations, Jerry! You captured it!” 

Larry Kane (I Love Philly), former WABC-TV solo anchor
 

“As Jerry Barmash reveals in his excellent and informative Here Now the News, some of the most insecure and crazy personalities to ever appear on broadcast news. Fistfights, backstabbing, racism, sexual dalliances, and a considerable amount of alcohol abuse are just a few of the tidbits Barmash, who has covered the NY market for many years, chronicles with revealing interviews and spot-on observations.”
Don Dahler, critically acclaimed author of Fearless and A Tight Lie

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“It was great to learn the television news business from the bottom to the top. And we had so much fun doing it!”
Pia Lindström, former WNBC anchor

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“Here Now the News by Jerry Barmash is an inside look into the New York newsrooms of the past. It’s a little bit of history, a dash of gossip, and a cup full of memories of the golden age of local TV news.”
Ernabel Demillo, Chair, Communication & Media Culture, St. Peter’s University

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"I just spent the past six hours reading Here Now The News and I just finished reading the whole book! GREAT JOB! I enjoyed it...from Tom Snyder to Roger Grimsby to Melba Tolliver..you did an awesome job Jerry!"
Pat Powers,  news director, KQWC Webster City, Iowa
 

"Here Now the News is a fascinating and insightful look back at the rich history of TV anchors in New York. I've known Jerry Barmash for a long time and have to say, I can't imagine a more knowledgeable and insightful person to report and relay this important history.”

David Paterson, former governor of New York

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'Can't put it down! Here Now the News," what a great summer read. Congrats to my friend Jerry Barmash for his research and writing of this fun, compelling book about the NYC news industry and the great anchors who guided us through it." 
Mike Xirinachs, longtime WCBS 880 reporter