If you were a Central New Yorker, you had a friend in Rod Wood. His pride in Syracuse and its rich history, past and present, was unceasing. Nothing brought him more joy than serving and delivering the news to our community. He fought very hard but was unable to overcome it.Ī native son, he loved Syracuse and Central New York above all other places. Just a few short weeks ago, he was diagnosed with an inoperable and aggressive cancer. He was surrounded by his children when God called him home. We are beyond sad to report that our beloved father Rod passed away this past Sunday evening. Their family includes five grown children (John, Chris, Rebecca, Elizabeth, and Priscilla) and ten grandchildren. Rod lost his wife of 52 years, Nanette, in May of 2020. The NewsChannel 9 Newsroom was also named in Rod’s honor. House of Representatives by Congressman John Katko and was awarded an honorary degree from Onondaga Community College.
…as the person who sat next to Rod for 32 years, I was the luckiest! Carrie LazarusĪt his retirement, Rod was honored on the floor of the U.S.
Rod and Carrie anchored together for more than 25 years, making them one of the longest-running anchor teams in the nation. He and longtime co-anchor Carrie Lazarus were named to the New York State Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame in 2011. The Syracuse native was honored by the Associated Press and many other organizations for news coverage and community involvement. He was also honored for consumer education through reporting, for his regular “Consumer Reports” features. Rod served as president of the Syracuse Press Club in 1976 and was honored with a plaque on the Press Club’s Wall of Distinction in 2001. Rod joined WIXT (now WSYR TV) in 1976 as news anchor. He spent over 55 years on the Central New York airwaves covering the news. He also served as weekend anchor on WHEN-TV during the nine years he was on James Street. Three years later, Rod moved from WNDR to WHEN, where he became the radio station’s morning news anchor and then news director in 1974. His broadcasting work - and especially his voice - drew the interest of WNDR Radio in 1964, and he was offered a job broadcasting news. After his discharge in 1963, Rod applied for a job with WOLF Radio in Syracuse and persisted until the station gave him a chance. During three years of service, he served in the Military Police. Uncle Sam beckoned in 1960, and Rod went into the U.S. Rod announcing his retirement to the newsroom virtually during the pandemic.Rod and his son blowing bubbles during a NewsChannel 9 photo shoot.Rod mowing his lawn during a NewsChannel 9 promo.Rod with one of his many stories on NewsChannel 9.Rod, Carrie and Dave Longley live during the NYS Fair.Rod working the phones in the newsroom.Rod interviewing members of the military.A look at Rod and Carrie through the years.Rod and Carrie signing autographs during the fair.Rod and Carrie getting inducted into the New York State Broadcaster’s Hall of Fame in 2011.Rod giving Carrie one of his famous chair rides.Rod shaking the hands of fans during his street naming ceremony.Rod, during his street naming ceremony, signed former NewsChannel 9 Meteorologist Dave Eichorn’s shirt.Rod and Nanette’s wedding announcement.
Rod’s wife of 52 years, Nanette, passed away on May 25, 2020, the two’s 52nd wedding anniversary.David grew up in Central New York watching Rod at the anchor desk. ABC World News Anchor David Muir sent in a message to celebrate Rod’s career.Dan Cummings interviewed Rod shortly after his announcement to talk about what Rod would do in retirement.Rod sat down with Carrie and Christie to talk about his legendary career.Rod Wood was awarded a lifetime admission pass to the Great New York State Fair after his retirement.
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