FishbowlNY confirmed today that Vic Miles, a former anchor at CBS owned-and-operated WCBS in New York City from 1975 to 1995, died last night. He was 79.

“Vic was a consummate professional, anchoring the weekend news broadcasts, and giving viewers an ‘up close’ view of the city he loved through his Our Block features, which won many awards,” WCBS anchor John Slattery said. “But mostly, Vic won the hearts of those who knew him by offering friendship and sound advice. God bless my old buddy, Vic.”

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