Sam Israel Biography
Sam Israel is an American journalist working for WRGB as a weekend sports anchor and news reporter since joining the station in February 2024. Previously, he worked as a morning anchor and multimedia journalist in Vermont.
Sam Israel Education
Israel joined Binghamton University after finishing his studies at Glen Cove High School. In 2021, he graduated with a double major in Accounting and Politics, Philosophy, and Law. While at Binghamton, he worked as a host of multiple sports TV and radio shows for the college stations. He also worked as a contributor to the college newspaper, Pipe Dream Newspaper. In 2020, he was a student on exchange at the Copenhagen Business School.
Sam Israel Career
Israel works for WRGB as a weekend sports anchor and news reporter. He is thrilled to return to the Empire State, as he fondly recalls family trips to Lake George from his childhood. Since coming to Albany, he has broadcast some remarkable sporting events. He went to March Madness, where he broadcast Elite Eight games, and even had the chance to ask Caitlin Clark questions while playing in Albany. He covered the initial Belmont Stakes in Saratoga and the Albany FireWolves run to the National Lacrosse League Finals.
Previously, he worked as a morning anchor and multimedia journalist in Vermont. During his time in Vermont, he held a one-on-one interview with Bernie Sanders and Finnish Ambassador Mikko Hautala, where he discussed the economy and the Ukraine/Russia Conflict. Moreover, he covered big flooding incidents and the shooting involving a Palestinian student in Burlington. He has received recognition from the New York State Broadcaster’s Association in 2023, taking home an Outstanding Spot News award for a shooting incident in Saranac Lake.
Sam Israel Age
Israel likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is, therefore, not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 20s.
Sam Israel Height
Israel stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Sam Israel Family
Israel is originally from Glen Cove, NY (Long Island), but has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Israel has any siblings.
Sam Israel Wife
Israel is very private about his personal life; therefore, it is not known if he is in any relationship. He is an ardent explorer who has road-tripped through multiple National Parks out west and studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is eager to hike the Adirondack Mountains this summer. A diehard New York sports fan, especially for the Knicks, he is excited to reconnect with the local sports scene.
Sam Israel Net Worth
Israel has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a journalist.
Sam Israel Salary
Israel earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Sam Israel WRGB
Israel is working at WRGB, where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Steve LaPointe
- Craig Adams
- Sean Cavanaugh
- Nicolas Dubina
- J.T. Fetch
- Greg Floyd
- Lara Bryn
- Briana Supardi
- Emma Quinn
- Olivia Jaquith
- Julia Dunn