David was a reporter’s newsman a great guy and a fabulous colleague. Another colleague said it best. ‘Man, I really love this guy… the time he spent in the network newsroom was one of my favorite memories of him. He was so humble , smart and kind. I told my son “ you couldn’t meet a guy who was nicer.’ - Jimi Cook.
I have devoted my professional career to startups and turnaround projects, and I write this I prepare to begin a new chapter in my life. Meanwhile, I learned that my old amigo and media-academic colleague has sadly passed away.
Television journalist and educator David Diaz, who devoted decades covering New York City and the Tri-State Area, died at the age of 82. TV News viewers in New York, were lucky that he shared his remarkable abilities, generous spirit, and infectious smile with viewers.
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/david-diaz-death-cbs-news-new-york/
David Diaz was a damn good journalist and amazing educator, We both served together at NBC. I was his producer in DC covering the old GOP. David went on to report at other media powerhouses, while I became a news executive in broadcast and cable TV.
David and I labored together in our nation’s Capital, and at City University of New York, where he featured me as a guest lecturer at one of his political science classes. We also enjoyed social gatherings.
Rest in force David your days on earth truly mattered. https://youtu.be/eI2mWsOHlfQ?si=FlFolyIm-YSxXhTJ
