Television journalist and educator David Diaz, who spent decades covering New York City and the Tri-State Area, died last week at the age of 82.
Here at CBS News New York, we were lucky that he shared his remarkable abilities, generous spirit and infectious smile with us and our viewers.
“New York City guy” who could do it all
Diaz’s television news career spanned three decades. He relentlessly pursued the truth, with qualities tough and tender, like the city he loved.
The tragedy of 9/11 was reported by him with abundant skill and empathy…