Scarborough, 81, announced last month that he’s leaving the anchor desk after more than 50 years Thursday (Dec. 12). Now News 4 New York has named the anchor filling his spot. David Ushery, another staple of New York broadcasting, is joining the 6 p.m. newscast.

David Ushery has been named the new co-anchor of “News 4 New York at 6 p.m.,” starting on Monday, December 16. Ushery succeeds legendary journalist Chuck Scarborough at the 6 p.m. news desk; a role Scarborough held for more than 50 years and will relinquish on Thursday,

David Ushery was named on Monday to replace Chuck Scarborough, who is retiring, as a co-anchor on NBC 4 New York's evening news.

It’s the end of an era for those of us who grew up in the Tri-State area. Chuck Scarborough announced at the close of the Nov. 21 newcast that he will step down from his role anchoring the news at NBC 4 New York.

David Ushery will replace Chuck Scarborough as co-anchor of WNBC/4's 6 p.m. broadcast starting next Monday, the station announced Monday. Scarborough will step down as WNBC/4's lead anchor after a half-century run this Thursday.

The veteran journalist will join Natalie Pasquarella on Dec. 16, following Scarborough’s retirement on Dec. 12. Ushery will continue anchoring at 4 and 11 p.m. The post David Ushery To Succeed Chuck Scarborough On WNBC’s 6 P.