Debra Alfarone Biography
Debra Alfarone is an American journalist working for Gray Television as a national TV correspondent and lead anchor for Local News Live, Gray’s 24-hour digital national news network, since joining the network in 2023.
Debra Alfarone Education
Alfarone pursued her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology at Stony Brook University. She also studied at New York University.
Debra Alfarone Career
Alfarone works for Gray Television as a national TV correspondent and lead anchor for Local News Live, Gray’s 24-hour digital national news network. She also shares inspiring and uplifting stories for her The Good Side series
Alfarone spent 3 years reporting from the White House and the U.S. Capitol for CBS News and CBS Newspath before joining Gray Television. She was also the anchor for the CBS News Streaming Network from the station’s New York headquarters and delivered news updates for CBS News Radio.
Alfarone extensively covered the 2020 election and filed live reports at the Capitol during the January 6th riot. She was live for all CBS affiliates when Russia invaded Ukraine. Before her time at CBS, she worked as an anchor for WUSA9, the CBS affiliate in Washington, D.C.
Alfarone also reported for PIX 11 in New York City and NBC Connecticut in Hartford. Over the years, Alfarone has interviewed many politicians, celebrities, newsmakers, and everyday people doing extraordinary things.
Besides her journalism work, Alfarone serves as the founder of Debra Alfarone Media, where she coaches speakers, entrepreneurs, journalists, and anyone with a mission. In 2022, she launched a podcast to share her life lessons with the next generation of changemakers.
Alfarone travels across the country to share her message of inspiration with the journalism community and beyond. She also connects with people via her own personal story of being a one-time high school dropout to reporting from the most powerful address in the world.
Debra Alfarone Age
Alfarone was born on April 12th but has not yet disclosed the year she was born. However, she might be in her 40s. She celebrates her birthday on April 12th, as evidenced by her Instagram post on April 12, 2026, captioned, “My girls took me to…for my birthday and I must admit it was one of the first birthdays I appreciated fully…#happybirthdaytome.“
Debra Alfarone Height
Alfarone stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Debra Alfarone Family
Alfarone grew up with her brother, Kenneth, and parents, Joan Ruth Lewin and Richard Alfred Alfarone. Her parents met on a blind date in Queens, New York. Her parents passed away within 2 weeks in 2024 after being married for 61 years. Joan passed away on June 8, 2024, at the age of 80. Before her death, she struggled with various health issues for close to half her life, including multiple strokes, a brain aneurysm, and kidney disease.
Richard passed away after battling cancer at Hospice of Randolph in Asheboro on June 25, 2024. At the age of 24, he was electrocuted at a construction site, leading to the amputation of his leg. He spent over 4 decades working as a general contractor all over New York. Born to Angelina Perri Alfarone and Guiseppe Alfarone, Richard grew up with his 4 elder brothers.
Debra Alfarone Husband
Alfarone is very private about her personal life; therefore, it is not known if she is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of her being in any past relationship with anyone.
Debra Alfarone Net Worth
Alfarone has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.
Debra Alfarone Salary
Alfarone earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Debra Alfarone Local News Live
Alfarone is working at Local News Live, where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Graham Ulkins
- Ryan Piers
- Camila Rueda
- Stetson Miller
- Emma Wulfhorst