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News 12 Westchester Meteorologist Joe Rao Honored with NERAL Walter Scott Houston Award |
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Yonkers, NY |
Westchester NY Region |
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News 12 Westchester meteorologist Joe Rao was recently honored with the Walter Scott Houston Award from the North East Region of the Astronomical League (NERAL) at the 74th annual Stellafane Convention in Springfield, Vermont. A well-known meteorologist and lecturer on astronomy, Rao is known to emulate prolific writer and observer “Scotty” Houston as exemplified by his many articles, books and support for astronomy education.
Rao’s career spans more than 30 years in weather forecasting. He is best known to residents of the Hudson Valley as News 12 Westchester’s on-camera meteorologist who brings more than the weather to the public. His extensive knowledge and love of astronomy are evident in many of his broadcasts. Rao has also been an Associate and Guest Lecturer at New York’s Hayden Planetarium for the past 23 years and has made appearances at many astronomy gatherings in the Northeast. Rao was a featured speaker at the recent National Convention of the Astronomical League known as ALCON 2009 and is a past president and Lifetime Member of the Amateur Observers’ Society of New York.
Rao has been voted “Best Local Weatherman” by the readers of Westchester Magazine for four years. He was also nominated for an Emmy in 2004 and 2006 for “On-Camera Achievement.” In 2005, he received the Quill Award from Westchester’s Mercy College for professional achievement. Rao received a Telly Award in 2006 for a two-part series on the earthquake potential of the Hudson Valley and a Recognition Award from St. Jude Habilitation Institute. |
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