Bill Ritter steps down from ‘Eyewitness News’ at 5, Mike Marza to co-anchor

Bill Ritter

Posted Tuesday, June 3, 2025 11:42 am

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Bill Ritter announced Monday, June 2, that he will no longer co-anchor the 5 p.m. edition of “Eyewitness News” on WABC, handing the role to Mike Marza, who begins in the position Tuesday.

Ritter will continue to co-anchor the 6 p.m. broadcast with Liz Cho and remain host of the Sunday morning public affairs program “Up Close.”

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Bill Ritter steps down from ‘Eyewitness News’ at 5, Mike Marza to co-anchor

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