David Horwitz
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David Horwitz joined the Western Mass News Team as a morning anchor and reporter in January 2022.
David comes to us from ABC 7 and FOX 22 in Bangor, ME where he was a reporter and weekend anchor. David reported on the 2021 presidential election, regularly went to the State House to cover the Maine Legislature, and much more.
David got his start at WFSB-TV in Hartford, CT where he was an analyst for March Madness and made predictions for college basketball tournament games. He then worked as a news and sports intern and covered everything from fires to high school sports, COVID-19, and more.
Directly out of college, David worked with at-risk youth helping them achieve their academic and employment goals. He has vast experience in the nonprofit sector helping the less fortunate.
David is a native of West Hartford, CT and a University of Connecticut graduate. During his time at UConn, David was a member of the Huskies practice basketball team that helped prepare the women’s team for one of their national championship runs.
In his spare time, he coaches youth travel basketball, travels with his wife Jess, loves to play sports, and volunteers in the community.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 8:08 AM EDT
|By Libby James, Amanda Callahan and David Horwitz
Updates on the road as MassDOT warns about those icy conditions.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 11:58 PM EST
|By David Horwitz and Ryan Trowbridge
One western Massachusetts school is the home of one of the best young wrestlers in the state.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 4:30 PM EST
|By David Horwitz, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Amanda Callahan and Ryan Trowbridge
The Hyundai Dealers Surprise Squad is back in a big way.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 1:39 PM EST
|By David Horwitz and Ryan Trowbridge
One of the state’s top wrestlers from Minnechaug High School is speaking about a terrifying medical diagnosis and the ability to persevere.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2023 at 5:44 PM EST
|By David Horwitz and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
In this week’s Friday Night Frenzy feature story, Western Mass News spoke with a basketball player from Springfield Renaissance School who hit a milestone most people only dream of.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 4:31 PM EST
|By David Horwitz and Ryan Trowbridge
The Springfield Central Golden Eagles are known for their powerhouse football program with four state finals appearances in the last four years and winning three titles in the process, but does all that success affect their basketball program?
Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 9:01 AM EST
|By David Horwitz
In this week’s Friday Night Frenzy feature story, we spoke with a basketball player from Springfeld International Charter School who hit a milestone most players only dream about.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 4:19 PM EST
|By Amanda Callahan, David Horwitz, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
The Hyundai Dealers Surprise Squad is back to kick-off the new year by honoring an outstanding educator in Agawam.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 12:34 AM EST
|By David Horwitz
The Springfield Central High School girl’s basketball team is coming off winning a state championship last season.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 5:16 PM EST
|By David Horwitz, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
This month, we’re celebrating an educator at Ludlow High School who is always willing to go the extra mile for her students.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 9:02 AM EST
|By David Horwitz
Type 2 diabetes cases are continuing to rise.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 9:02 AM EST
|By David Horwitz
Health Tips Tuesday: seasonal affective disorder
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 8:45 AM EST
|By David Horwitz
With the holidays around the corner, Elainia Terry, nutrition manager at Baystate Medical Center, spoke to Western Mass News about the best ways to maintain your weight.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 5:14 PM EST
|By David Horwitz, Amanda Callahan, Livi Stanford, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
This month, the Western Mass. Hyundai Dealers Surprise Squad got the chance to meet a fifth grade teacher who fills that role for so many students at the Mittineague Elementary School in West Springfield.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 8:50 AM EST
|By David Horwitz, Livi Stanford and Libby James
Health officials concerned over respiratory viruses
Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 12:07 AM EST
|By David Horwitz and Olivia Hickey
Student athlete plays key part in bringing field hockey to Hampshire Regional High School
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 1:58 PM EST
|By David Horwitz, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center have found a gene marker that could may potentially lead to a more effective treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2022 at 12:20 AM EST
|By David Horwitz and Ryan Trowbridge
The Chicopee High School football’s winning ways are extending beyond the field.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 2:22 PM EST
|By David Horwitz, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
Health officials are expressing concerns about the surge in RSV infections in children across the United States.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 11:28 PM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Jessica Michalski and Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere
This week for our Friday Night Frenzy story, we’re speaking with a student athlete from Frontier Regional High School – who is breaking barriers and making history in the process.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 4:30 PM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Amanda Callahan, Livi Stanford, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
This month, we are celebrating an educator who is also the “team mom” of the Springfield Central High School Golden Eagles football team.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 9:14 AM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2022 at 12:15 AM EDT
|By David Horwitz and Olivia Hickey
Father and son duo lead Golden Eagles to great heights
Updated: Oct. 15, 2022 at 12:32 AM EDT
|By David Horwitz and Olivia Hickey
East Longmeadow freshman shines on three varsity teams
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 2:30 PM EDT
|By David Horwitz and Ryan Trowbridge
Western Mass News viewers are helping families stay warm this winter with donations to our Coats for Kids drive.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2022 at 12:09 AM EDT
|By David Horwitz and Olivia Hickey
East Longmeadow High School athlete makes impact on and off the field
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 9:08 AM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, David Horwitz and Libby James
The Health Department in one Argentinian community has a peculiar way of tackling mental health.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 9:16 AM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
A new study of 48 million adults has found that those who have contracted COVID-19 had an increased risk of blood clots for nearly a year.
Updated: Oct. 1, 2022 at 12:42 AM EDT
|By David Horwitz and Olivia Hickey
Longmeadow boy reflects on past experiences that lead to athletic stardom
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 8:46 AM EDT
|By David Horwitz and Ryan Trowbridge
Friday marked a special day at Western Mass News as we’re celebrating 20 years of Meteorologist Dan Brown keeping viewers informed and ready for what Mother Nature has in store for us.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 11:05 AM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Ryan Trowbridge and Livi Stanford
The American Cancer Society reports that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death making up almost a quarter of all cancer deaths.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 7:09 AM EDT
|By Libby James and David Horwitz
Western Mass News is getting answers about flu shots for kids.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2022 at 12:12 AM EDT
|By David Horwitz and Olivia Hickey
Local boy uses passion for baseball to overcome leukemia
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 6:11 PM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Livi Stanford, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
This month, we’re recognizing a Springfield educator who goes above and beyond not only for the students in his classroom, but for his entire community.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 2:32 PM EDT
|By Libby James and David Horwitz
Dr. Oyinkansola Ogundipe the Primary Care Physician at Trinity Health New England discusses ways to treat and prevent migraines.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2022 at 12:43 AM EDT
|By David Horwitz and Olivia Hickey
Record-breaking Big E opening day filled with fun, music and creampuffs
Updated: Sep. 17, 2022 at 12:39 AM EDT
|By David Horwitz and Ryan Trowbridge
Moving can be stressful for anyone and it can be especially stressful for a nine-year-old, who left his friends and moved to other side of the country.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 9:34 AM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
With so many food options at our fingertips, what are the best choices you can make to make sure you are eating healthy?
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 2:44 PM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
For the first time in more than two decades, Staind is returning to Springfield.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 1:45 PM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services is hiring licensed practical nurses and direct care workers.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 5:31 PM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
While MGM Springfield is known for their casino and live performances, they are also a destination for food fanatics.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 5:34 PM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Amanda Callahan, Livi Stanford, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
The Western Mass. Hyundai Dealers Surprise Squad is in full swing and in this month’s edition, we are recognizing an educator who volunteers her time to help underserved youth.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 11:07 AM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Ryan Trowbridge and Livi Stanford
A new Mayo Clinic study has found that enriching diets with foods that are high in potassium and calcium may prevent recurrent symptomatic kidney stones.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 10:25 AM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Livi Stanford, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
We’re getting answers and speaking with some experts to help you find the best deals.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 4:48 PM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
MGM Springfield’s Free Music Friday’s are in full swing and Unforgettable Fire, a U2 tribute band, will be headlining at the plaza during the first weekend of September.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 1:39 PM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
New research published in the American Heart Association Journal has found that napping on a regular basis has increase of high blood pressure and stroke.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 4:53 PM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Livi Stanford, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
The Backroads Blues Festival is coming to Springfield Symphony Hall in less than two weeks.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 4:30 PM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
A celebrity psychic medium is returning to Springfield this September for an evening of live audience readings.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 5:07 PM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Amanda Callahan, Livi Stanford, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
The Western Mass. Hyundai Dealers Surprise Squad is back, recognizing teachers who go above and beyond.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 10:12 AM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Ryan Trowbridge and Livi Stanford
According to the American Psychological Association, the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, and the war in Ukraine have pushed stress to “alarming levels.”
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