After an award-winning career in New York and overseas, Allen Costantini joined KARE 11 in 1984. He has won national and regional awards, including 7 Emmys, and was named "Best Local Reporter" by City Pages.
From 1999-2006, Allen was the Scholarships Chair of the Board of Governors of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences/Upper Midwest Chapter. He graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from State University of New York in Buffalo, and served in the U.S. Navy from 1969-1971. Allen is also currently in charge of the KARE 11 News internship program.
When I was young, I wanted to be: A lawyer
Favorite story you ever worked on: There isn't just one. Installation of the Pope - 1978, Inauguration of the President -1993, Beyond Crack Street - 1989
Favorite food: Dark chocolate
Describe your perfect day: Work-out, Write an Extra, nice dinner and a movie.
Proudest moment: The day my son and his wife became doctors.
Favorite CD/Album: Old: "Mother Nature's Son" by Ramsey Lewis. Newer: "AstroLounge" by Smash Mouth.
Favorite subject in school: History
Favorite sport to watch: Buffalo Bills football
Favorite book: Old: "Walden 2" New: Harry Potter series
Alma Mater: State University of New York at Buffalo
Family: Allen and his wife Peggy have one son, Todd, who is an honors graduate of Indiana University and the University of Minnesota Medical School.
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