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Allen Devlin

Allen Devlin joined the CBS News New York team in September 2024 and is excited to once again call New York City home.

Allen is a four-time Emmy-nominated Anchor/Reporter, a two-time RTDNA Award Winner, and a two-time South Carolina Broadcasters Association Award Winner. Allen has covered an array of breaking news stories, severe weather, elections and sports championship wins all over the country.

Before joining CBS News New York, Allen was an evening anchor for Atlanta News First, the CBS affiliate in Atlanta, Georgia. Allen led Atlanta News First's coverage through the biggest stories in the southeast, including an active shooter at a Midtown Atlanta Medical Center and former President Donald Trump's arrest at the Fulton County Jail. Allen celebrated with Braves Fans at Truist Park during their World Series win, traveled with the UGA Bulldogs during their CFP Championship win at SoFi stadium in Los Angeles, California, and acted as the ANF Hawks Correspondent for the back half of the 2024 NBA season. Before joining Atlanta News First, Allen was a General Assignment Reporter for WYFF News 4, the NBC affiliate in Greenville, South Carolina. During his time with WYFF, Allen reported on a number of stories, including the impact of George Floyd's death on the AME Church. Allen's most memorable story during his time in South Carolina was his coverage of an EF3 Tornado that touched down in the small town of Seneca, SC. Allen earned his master's degree in journalism from Columbia University in New York, and was awarded the Student duPont/Judy F. Crichton Award Honorable Mention for Video Journalism from Columbia University. Allen is a proud Gamecock Alum and earned his bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of South Carolina. Through his work with Carolina News, Allen received two Student Emmys from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, and remains the only student from UofSC to do so. Allen became enamored with journalism as a child, when his mother worked for the Atlanta Journal Constitution and his father, a practicing attorney, would watch, read and listen to local and national news outlets around the house. His passion for journalism is centered around the people at the center of every story and is rooted in hearing and telling the stories of others. He loves meeting and working with new people every day and is always excited to share someone's story.

N.J. state trooper fatally shoots man in Moonachie, officials say

A New Jersey State Police trooper fatally shot a man in Moonachie on Wednesday, officials say.

Oct 29

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Hundreds in NYC join Out of the Darkness Walk for suicide prevention

Nearly 2,000 people gathered in Manhattan's Seaport District on Sunday for the 2026 Out of the Darkness Community Walk, an annual event aimed at raising awareness about suicide prevention and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health struggles.

Oct 25

Thousands join NYC Race for the Cure across Brooklyn Bridge

Thousands of people gathered in Lower Manhattan on Saturday for the New York City Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, raising awareness and money to support breast cancer research while celebrating survivors and honoring loved ones.

Oct 24

Prospect Heights alternate side parking pilot ends

A pilot program that reduced Alternate Side Parking requirements in Prospect Heights will not continue after sanitation officials said compliance fell and ticketing increased.

Oct 15

Cornell University President Michael I. Kotlikoff

Cornell president says school "must do better" amid criticism of its investigation

Cornell's president said his school's administration "must do better" amid the criticism of its investigation into allegations made by a former student that she was gang-raped at a fraternity in 2024.

Oct 4

Mamdani, Trump agree to continue discussion on making NYC more affordable

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump held a high-profile meeting in New York City on Monday. It marked the third time they have met, but the first at Gracie Mansion.

Sep 22

N.J. cathedral displaying items belonging to Archbishop Fulton Sheen

Ahead of the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen on Sept. 24, the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, New Jersey, will be displaying items from his life and work.

Sep 19

More testing needed on alleged cancer cluster in Keyport, expert says

Some people in Keyport, New Jersey, claim the site of a former aircraft manufacturing plant is to blame for a growing number of cancer diagnoses, but the state says otherwise.

Sep 17

Health officials hold town hall on Bronx Legionnaires' disease cluster

The New York City Department of Health held a town hall Tuesday night on the deadly Legionnaires' disease cluster in the Bronx.

Sep 15

Family members holding "John William Perry Way" street sign

NYC street renamed for off-duty NYPD officer who died in 9/11 terror attacks

NYPD Officer John William Perry was killed when the north tower collapsed on Sept. 11, 2001.

Sep 5

NYC officials ban AI in the classroom until high school

Artificial intelligence will be banned in New York City public schools until students reach high school, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday.

Sep 2

Victim speaks out after deadly Bronx car meetup shooting, robbery

An 18-year-old was shot and killed during an armed robbery at an early morning car meetup in the Bronx Sunday. A woman who was also robbed in that incident spoke with CBS News New York.

Aug 24

Police investigating after teen found dead in Staten Island condo

Police are investigating after a 19-year-old was found dead Tuesday morning inside a Staten Island condo.

Aug 19

Suspect in NYC synagogue violent disturbance hit with federal charges

Larry Montes, the man accused of creating a violent disturbance inside a New York City synagogue late last week, was hit with federal charges on Tuesday.

Aug 19

Graphic details released on alleged violent disruption at NYC synagogue

More has been learned about the chaotic moments leading up to Friday's violent disruption at Central Synagogue in Midtown.

Aug 16