Janice Huff is one of New York’s most recognized and respected meteorologists. Huff reports the weekday weather forecasts on NBC 4 New York’s 5 P.M., 6 P.M. and 11P.M. newscasts and on “New York Nightly News at 7 P.M.” New York Nightly News is seen on COZI-TV (formerly New York NonStop) and is streamed live on nbcnewyork.com.
Huff has held varied positions since joining NBC4. She has been meteorologist for the Saturday edition of the “Today” show as well as the weekend local edition of NBC4’s “Weekend Today in New York.”
A passionate advocate for children, Huff has received recognition from the community for her work on “Wednesday’s Child.” Her awards and honors include FedCap New York’s “Excellence in Media Award;” the Family Focus Adoption Services “Service Award;’ McDonald’s “Black Media Legend’s Award;” YWCA of New York City’s “W” Award; the New York Chapter National Association Black Journalist “Community Service Award;” the Golden Apple Award” from the New York City Chapter of American Women in Radio & Television (AWRT); the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies “Laura Parsons Pratt Award;” the Administration for Children’s Services’ “Golden Heart Award” for her commitment and dedication to helping New York City’s Foster Care children and the second annual “Nicholas Scoppetta Award for Service to Children.”
Huff was named the “2002 Grad Made Good” by her alma mater, Florida State University and has received the Police Athletic League’s “Women of the Year” award; a YMCA “Champion for Youth” award; and the City of Hope’s “Spirit of Life” award for her professional and personal example to New York City youth. The American Lung Association named Huff a “Clean Air Hero” for her work in promoting cleaner air and healthier lungs.
Huff is a member of the American Meteorological Society; the National Weather Association; the National Association of Black Journalists; the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences; Alpha Kappa Sorority and the Friar’s Club.
A native New York, Huff graduated from Florida State University at Tallahassee with a major in Meteorology. She is married and lives in New Jersey.
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