Stephen joined Univision in 2003 based in New York City. From the Big Apple she had the opportunity to cover events of national importance related to the country’s history and culture including the anniversaries of the terrorist attacks on September 11, the funeral of President Ronald Reagan in June 2004, and the death of singer Celia Cruz in July 2003. She also covered other news such as the blackout in New York of August 2003, the collision of the Staten Island Ferry in October 2003, and Hurricane Rita in September 2005.