THIS JUST IN: WABC-TV/Channel 7 remains the news leader in New York and the United States from sign-on to sign-off. Beginning with "Eyewitness News This Morning" and "Eyewitness News at Noon" with Lori Stokes and Ken Rosato, Channel 7 hits the ground running, taking the top spots in all competitive timeslots. "Eyewitness News First at Four" has shown continued growth since its launch in 2011. "Eyewitness News at Five" and "Eyewitness News at Six" clinch their timeslots easily over competitors WCBS, WNBC, WNYW; and WPIX at 5pm. Finally, "Eyewitness News at Eleven," was the highest rated newscast in the nation, besting all New York competitors, as well as every other station in the nation.
7online remained the top local news website as well, drawing over 40 million unique views across all platforms.
Full analysis coming later tonight.
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