Last Updated on September 1, 2025 by Editor
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Sam Israel Biography
Sam Israel is an American working in the field of journalism as a weekend sports anchor and reporter for WRGB in Alabama. Before joining the station in February 2024, he worked at as a morning anchor and multimedia journalist for Nexstar Media Group (WVNYWFF) in Burlington, Vermont
Sam Israel Height
Israel stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Sam Israel Age
Israel keeps his birthdate and year away from the limelight. Thus, it is not when he celebrates his birthday. Nonetheless, we will update this information once available.
Personal Life
Sam Israel Relatives and Family
Israel was born to Michael and Michele. Michele was born on February 4, 1961, and is 64 years old. This is evident in Israel’s Instagram post on February 4, 2023, captioned “Being able to wish my mom a happy birthday over the air has got to be one of the coolest moments of my life so far… love you, mom…” His father, Michael, is a retired assistant superintendent for the Glen Cove City School District. The two had three children, including Sarah, Harry, and Sam.
Sarah was born on June 29, 2003, and is age birth_date=”2023-06-29″] years old. This is evident on Israel’s Instagram post on June 29, 2023, captioned “Happy birthday to my annoying little sister, can’t believe you’re 20!”
Sam Israel Spouse and Children
Israel manages to keep his marital and relationship status private. During his free time, he likes travelling and is really thrilled to be able to hike in the Adirondack Mountains this summer. He is a passionate New York sports fan, specifically the Knicks, and an enthusiastic adventurer who has studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark, and road-tripped to several National Parks out west.
Sam Israel Education
Israel received his diploma from Glen Cove High School before enrolling at Binghamton University in 2017. In 2021, he graduated with a double major Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Politics, Philosophy & Law. While he was at the university, he hosted various sports television and radio shows for the institution’s stations and contributed to the college newspaper
Professional Life
Sam Israel Career
Israel works as a weekend sports anchor and reporter for WRGB. Since moving to Albany, he has covered incredible sporting events, including experiencing the excitement around March Madness by broadcasting the Elite Eight games and even having the chance to ask Caitlin Clark questions while playing in Albany.
Israel reported the Albany FireWolves’ run to the National Lacrosse League Finals and the first Belmont Stakes held in Saratoga. He is thrilled to return to New York, as he fondly recalls going on trips to Lake George with his family.
Before his tenure at WRGB, Israel worked as a morning anchor and multimedia journalist for Nexstar Media Group in Burlington, Vermont. There, he conducted a face-to-face interview with Finnish Ambassador Mikko Hautala and Senator Bernie Sanders, discussing the economy and the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
Israel reported on outstanding flooding incidents and covered the shooting of the Palestinian student in Burlington. His work was recognized by the New York State Broadcaster’s Association with the Outstanding Spot News Award for the shooting incident in Saranac Lake in 2023.
Sam Israel Net Worth
Israel has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a journalist
Sam Israel Salary
Israel receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000 which he earns working as a weekend sports anchor and reporter for WRGB.
Sam Israel Social Media
Israel has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. He has over 100 friends on Facebook, over 200 followers on Instagram, and over 600 followers on X.
