They worried that, like Vesey, they would also become public targets of vitriol and, potentially, violence. News. It was a wonderful career for me. TV, News, Fox News, Celebrities, Media. Typically, that would have been the case, sources say, as it was when the station covered the remnants of Hurricane Henri only nine days earlier. Several follow-up segments on the Vesey episode were ordered up by management and, later, more stories about Veseys personal experiences turned up on newscasts, too. He remained a senior network advisor for some months afterward, but was forced to move out of his office in the Long Island newsroom into a tiny corner space located in an administrative wing of the grounds. I look at it as just writing the next chapter of my book. Ramos joined the News 12 team in September 2019. Current KSAT Vice President and General ManagerPhil Lane thanked Romerofor her service to the station in an email. Now we have it on record, its on record. But some weeks, its more locally focused. Word of News 12 workplace problems has crept beyond network newsroom walls. Over the years she's shared the desk with Melba Tolliver, Bill Zimmerman, Lea Tyrrell and Stone Grissom. For more than a decade Colleen served as the "kick-off" host for Lustgarten Foundation Walk. Newsday sat down with former News 12 anchor Stone Grissom to discuss life since leaving News 12 last year and his new role at a TV station in Elmira. They dont exist, and sources say this fact underscores the station groups forced efforts to air branded content and overhype weather events. And right now, the country is polarized, but I think that will happen for a while, but if you look at history, I always say, todays news is tomorrows history. But, I'm guessing a news anchor has to do what they do for a living. She was always a professional and her love of our city was always on display. In a Facebook post, Romero revealed she had been let go from the network. In a Facebook post, Romero revealed she had been let go from the network. She also documented the devastating effects of pancreatic cancer and the fight for a cure. The threats occurred in public and on social media. A news anchor has been fired by a local Los Angeles television station after he apologised to viewers for the sudden departure of his former co-host. Last week we reported about News 12 The Bronx anchor Matt Pieper and reporter Amy Yensi's on-the-air snafu while they thought they were on commercial break. And once they moved on to that other career or other field of work, theyve been just as happy, if not happier. If you have a passion for healing people and you become a doctor, youre going to be great at it. Commenting on News 12 upper managements treatment of its employees over the past several years, another former staffer says, Cruelty was the point.. She announced her termination from the station on July 27, 2021. I will be forever grateful.". News 12 reporter Sean Bergin blamed 'anti-cop mentality' on 'young black men growing up without fathers' in a shocking on-air segment following Sunday's tragic shooting death of New Jersey police . Holmes has been with ABC News since 2014 and has co-anchored GMA3 since 2020. The days of news coverage of local stories, studio interviews of politicians and celebrities on morning show couches are long dead. Her . They say News 12 has become a brand that consumers can no longer rely on for the community-focused coverage that was its hallmark for decades. One former Long Island employee says, We were told [by upper-level managers] several times, Look, were the only product on Long Island; people are gonna watch us no matter what.. Reporters and meteorologists have been told to report from the vehicle even when the weather is not particularly notable. Discussing the News 12 programming changes, one anonymous media buyer supports the staffers complaints. Theres a tad of hype that you have to put into it for the viewership, but you dont lie to them and we were basically lying to the viewership for ratings., Not unlike other areas of coverage from News 12, the Storm Watchers have also become a focus of ridicule on social media by viewers. Leaving was "my call," says Singleton, the glib sportscaster probably best known for filming . Is this change good? That day, reporter Kevin Vesey covered a Long Island protest of state-issued mask mandates during the initial spread of COVID-19. Altice also says that News 12 remains home to a number of long-time anchors and reporters who are mainstays of our local communities while also bringing in new talent who are quickly becoming familiar faces to viewers. Around 40% of News 12s full-time employees have been with the network for more than 10 years, the company adds. In comments underneath a News 12 Facebook post promoting the story, a platform user posted a link to an article from another Long Island news source about four people who were arrested for illegal gun possession. A spate of new series drummed up by former GM Natz, covering local attractions and businesses, consumer tips, do gooders and other subjects, were nearly devoid of news value, sources say. Management from the guy at the top to the janitor all say hi to each other and its friendly and helpful., The source says recently, at their new job, theyd worked 10 consecutive days, but enjoyed a full weekend off because colleagues of theirs volunteered to take over their shifts. A News 12 Connecticut anchor was "released" after the news organization learned he acted "inappropriately" on social media, according to a statement from the network. Theyre doing a lot of local news. A manager encouraged the source to take the time off and, the source says, all the manager wanted to make sure of was I was OK with the amount of overtime I was getting.. Airing those segments has meant less time for the kind of impactful, individual market-focused stories that they replaced. [Management] had us, for a while, digging through our comments on Twitter and Facebook for Tagboard, this social media integration tool that they had us using for the shows, and it became real difficult to find usable comments., They were all negative, the source adds. In court documents supplied to TVNewsCheck by a source, Waldman is labeled by Evseroffs attorney as a properly named defendant in the case because she was one of two co-conspirators in the hostile work environment Evseroff experienced. One particular piece of sponsored content from 2019 that staffers found in poor taste revolved around Jon Steinberg, CEO of Cheddar, a News 12 sister news brand, delivering Dunkin Donuts to a News 12 set. Among the latest cuts are veteran anchor Jackie Lukas, sports anchor Jamie Stuart, and reporters Christine Insinga, and Shari Einhorn, who took to social media to announce their departures from News 12 over the weekend. Like the individuals who spoke to TVNewsCheck about the News 12 New Jersey newsroom, these sources have opted to remain anonymous, some on background, partly out of fear that Altice, Natz and/or Gruber will retaliate with lawsuits or other actions that could threaten future career opportunities. I was very blessed to get into Cablevision early on in my career and to pursue a television career, which I came to love and adore. When the news segment ended she was caught spacing out whi. It promoted two brands in a single spot, and one source says content like that was corny and it delegitimized us. The source thought to themself at the time, Are we journalists or shills?. It was ruining my entire life and my health, one source, who was closely managed by Waldman, says. We were the flagship, says one former Long Island newsroom employee, and they definitely wanted to make sure that we knew that we were no longer the flagship, that we were just another cog in the machine that was Altice.. In a comment next to a recent Facebook post of a story by former News 12 reporter Eileen Lehpamer, whos moved to WPIX in New York, one user also called News 12 stories fluff., Underneath another recent Facebook post from News 12 Long Island, which reported that police were searching for a woman who stole from a supermarket, users skewered the station for shaming someone they believed in desperate need of food. She was hired to anchor Cablevision News 8 in 1985. He was let go by the company a few months later, and the lawsuit was settled in 2019. A professor in the Morehouse college, he joined Fox News in 2007 and he appeared often on the O'Reilly Show where he discussed with O'Reilly on socio-political issues. Publicly, Dolan said he was satisfied with the settlements terms, as it provided job security to News 12 staffers, mandated a minimum amount of in-depth reporting and ensured the network would maintain a hyperlocal focus. A year later that half-hour newscast morphed into the nation's first 24-hour local news channel, News 12 Long Island. Kristin Malaspina was hired by Steinberg as the marketing director and instituted the majority of changes that plague news 12 to this day. People at home dont give a shit how long my cold open is, says one former newsroom staffer. The Bronx Brooklyn Connecticut Hudson Valley Long Island New Jersey Westchester. They also say News 12 meteorologists pleaded with Natz, Gruber and other managers in past years to allow them to return to weather forecasts with a more fact-based approach. The source says treatment like that was the polar opposite of what they and their former colleagues endured at News 12 before they left, and what current employees are dealing with today under Altice ownership. Join Elizabeth Hashagen, Erin Colton, Doug Geed, Elisa DiStefano, Rich Hoffman, and Caroline Flynn for the latest headlines, business news, traffic and weather . What is your advice to young journalists who want to get into this, or, do you see journalism as a dying profession? When former News 12 Networks owner Pat Dolan sold News 12 Networks to Altice for a price he couldn't refuse in 2018, the longtime and loyal news executive fought for the jobs of his original team.. Bob Salter, the longtime San Antonio TV anchorman with matinee idol looks, a taste for adventure and a passion for flying, died Friday of what appeared to be natural causes in his home in the . Ed Henry has had a long career in television news. Josh Elliot was abruptly fired by CBS News on Monday and escorted out of the building by security. So Cablevision saw the opportunity to reach out into the suburbs and provide the local news that everyone wanted. Im hoping to do more radio and/or television. Marc Lamont Hill. It's one destination for everything you need to know to start your day. JR: Ill be honest with you, I think they have a larger responsibility, because there are so many facts and figures coming in every day that they have to sift through, and I also think there is its unfair, but so many deadlines are imposed on people, and theres this belief that you have to be the first one to report something, and I think journalists have gotten into trouble rushing to get a story to air or rushing to get a story on their website or rushing to get on Facebook. "Ksat 12 didnt renew Isis Romeros contract? The station's parent company, Nexstar Media Inc., confirmed Mester was no longer with the company when reached by PEOPLE on Thursday. However, more than one source speaks positively of Waldman, saying they had no issues with her and in some cases that she was kind, generous and supportive of them. Isis Romero was one of the most recognizable faces on KSAT 12 San Antonio for over a decade. Sources say at News 12, Waldman has also mimicked her behavior toward Evseroff from her days at WPIX. He loved it, but we became a laughingstock.. Jason Hahn. Meteorologist (1986-) unknown episodes . An unidentified person, Radzius said, called him a snitch and threw an unknown object at his head. Shortly afterward, Keith Bowen, president of news and advertising at Altice USA, wrote an email to News 12 employees, obtained by TVNewsCheck, in which he said an internal investigation would be pending. So if your passion is journalism, whether its on the air or off the air, you dont have to be in front of a camera or a microphone. She was the best anchor. Video consumption of the network is growing by more than 800% year over year, the company says. Staffers, current and former, also point out with incredulity that Waldman and other managers criticized their performance and threatened their jobs all while they worked long, in-person shifts with ever-changing hours to cover the initial waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. Because once its out there, you cant pull it back. 1 market, but as a result youre getting less experienced folks who arent ready for that type of market, the recruiter says. The response to Veseys scenario told our viewing audience we accepted the confrontation. And he was very insightful about taking on this new role. According to a member of staff, management hadn't yet discussed Romero's departure with fellow employees. Kathy Hochul had closed many state thruways that News 12 Westchester workers relied on to get home. When then-President Donald Trump tweeted support for the protesters harassment of Vesey, even more attention was directed to the reporter, dragging the story out further for News 12. After Waldman showed up, employee performance review scores of veteran workers plummeted, multiple sources say. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. And I was one of the builders of that notion that local news could be successful. Primary Anchor for 5 PM broadcasts. Veteran anchor Jackie Lukas, sports anchor . Its basically newsmakers on the radio. Janine Rose: Radio was my first love in college; I said that to you earlier. The result is nearly half of the employees over the seven networks have left, laid off or been fired since the takeover (45 per year average). To the extent you move away from that I think a lot of people would say it weakens the service., On Long Island, sources say upper management believes it can take the News 12 content in any direction it wishes because there isnt another hyperlocal-branded offering in the area. Since acquiring News 12, we have invested in the network with the goal of growing its audience and viewership and so they can provide the news and information to our local communities across the tri-state.. Reports of Holmes and Robach's relationship surfaced . Join Rick Holmes, Annalisa Klebers, Lauren Fabrizi, Don Smith, Justin Godynick, and Geoff Bansen for the latest headlines, business news, traffic and weather . Stations manned by interns and inexperienced employees. However, a bigger picture of network-wide malfeasance, which has not only inspired dozens more departures, but compromised News 12s hyperlocal value proposition in markets with no shortage of impactful stories has emerged. Bill O'Reilly was ousted from his long-running, top-rated primetime show on Fox News in April 2017 after being accused of sexual harassment. 450 Raritan Center Pkwy Edison, NJ 08837. Radio was my first love in college; I wont deny that. After investigating the allegations of employee mistreatment outlined in the article, Altice fired the station groups general manager, Jacques Natz. Youd really have to ask them about how things are going or why they made the changes they made. Anchors and reporters were going to get let go, that wasn't a secret. There will always be times when things come together. The week after he was elected county executive, which, of course, is a change for him. But the micromanaging and constant criticism directed toward these workers said otherwise, they assert. Even minor chances of rain have fallen under the purview of the channels Storm Watchers, network weather forecasts whose branding on air and across digital channels include what sources say are hyperbolic graphics and animations intended to flag severe weather even when there is none. During his time at KSLA, Doug has earned numerous Emmy awards, multiple Reporter of the Year honors from the Louisiana Associated Press and Association of Broadcasters, and won both regional and national Edward R. Murrow awards. It's one destination for everything you need to know to start your day. "After reviewing . Words like respect and trust are tossed around with regularity in descriptions of the News 12 newsroom culture under the previous regime. Total household impressions across those three hours, during the weeks between April 28 and May 25 in 2020, sat at 492,000. Then, one weekend in 2018, sources say Dolan and his secretary cleaned out his office of personal belongings, fearing Altice would soon permanently lock him out of the Long Island headquarters. Here's everything about her whereabouts. During the incident, there was an exchange which many found offensive where Matt Pieper was relaying a message to reporter Amy Yensi and said, "David wants . It does, and there will always be times in the country when theres political unrest. The focus definitely seemed to be on attention, and not our well-being. I do think we have to revisit how we do things. (News Director Pauline Chiou had taken a leave of absence a week or so earlier. Matt Pieper, who has since been fired from News 12 The . Safety was of high concern, as well as news integrity, sources say. For news tips, call (732) 346-3270. ABOUT THE SHOW. Ground zero for this initiative was the News 12 Long Island newsroom. Menu. JR: I actually started as a customer service rep with Cablevision, but then quickly, within a couple years, moved into the production department. Dont expect that youre going to be the next Katie Couric or Megyn Kelly. Emmy-winning anchor and political correspondent Janine Rose is back doing what she does best this time on WVOX 1460 radio. Altice was the reason I left News 12, says another. 59K views, 594 likes, 62 loves, 924 comments, 2.6K shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Dan Thomas: I was fired because I can't get the shot. A few have, but many have gone on to work at other news outlets. Evening anchors were removed from their desks to become morning reporters or weekend anchors. Ive known Bill OShaughnessy, the owner of this station, since the very beginning of my career, since I started working for Cablevision early on. Doug Warner anchors KSLA News 12 at 5, 6, and 10 after first joining the KSLA family in 2009 as a co-anchor of KSLA News 12 This Morning. But two other media buyers say, regardless of the new programming approach, theyve heard no negativity about News 12s reputation with advertisers since the changes began. Please select a region to stay informed on the latest local news via news12.com. But after a few months, employees began to see what they call the writing on the wall.. Her tireless dedication to journalism, as well as her infectious laugh will not be forgotten. And while the staffers may not have become rich working for the regional news network, they say they were fairly compensated by Dolan, a leader who they say proverbially had his workers backs. Dont you guys have more serious crimes to report than humiliating this woman? read one comment. Local News and Information for Phoenix, Arizona and surrounding areas. In October 2021, while News 12 Long Island was once again in Storm Watch mode, covering what the staff called a Noreaster, dozens of locals took to Facebook and hounded the station with critical comments indicating they were experiencing an ordinary rain event. These sources also say employee safety has been compromised across News 12, and they liken their work experience at the company to that of a traumatic event. Very bad move KSAT. Fourteen former and current employees from three additional News 12 markets tell TVNewsCheck the workplace culture in newsrooms throughout the company had become unbearably noxious under the problematic leadership of Natz, Assistant GM and VP of News Audrey Gruber and other managers hired by Altice. By Kevin Eck on Feb. 15, 2023 - 12:59 PM. The network claims it was forced to scramble when Reed McDonough, 27, allegedly quit . The stunning agreement between rivals drew howls of protest from area politicians, wrote the USA Today local news site lohud. Halfway through the segment, Vesey fixes his camera on himself as unmasked protesters invade his personal space and shout at him a scenario familiar to many journalists. Pat was really great to us, says one former employee. But one source asks, Does it need to be multiple spots in every show or airing every hour?. An interview request to Waldman was unanswered. But departed personnel say they had to eat maskless in that space because staff cuts enacted by Natz forced them to work through meal breaks. Ken Evseroff, the White photographer plaintiff, said in his suit that he was fired over false accusations from colleagues of racist behavior directed at a colleague, who is Muslim and a Bangladeshi-American. JR: Well, I find it works. You have to pursue your passion. As former employees note, management clearly did not consult with weather forecasters on its branding because thunderbolts are not meteorological phenomena at all. In addition to the notes about ratings increases and a boost in distribution channels, the spokesperson says Altice has invested millions in the News 12 brand, with an updated logo, modern graphics, as well as studio and set upgrades. When is news 12 finally going to be taken off the air., When a group of on-air talent left News 12 Long Island in January, multiple Facebook users criticized the channel and its parent company for a decline in quality, and after News 12 Long Island recently posted an image on Instagram promoting a story about energy reducing tips, one user commented with a tip of their own: dont believe anything #new12 spews [sic]., Last month, News 12 Long Island produced a story about two dresses that were returned to their owner after she lost them on a local train. Sources say reporters were taken off their beats and relegated to latenight traffic accident coverage. Jeff is an award winning anchor and reporter who joined the News 12 team in 2023. Leadership instead wanted stories rife with shock value that would garner web clicks, and they inadvertently got one on May 14, 2020. "@ksatnews What happened to Isis Romero?? 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