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Samantha Augeri is leaving FOX5 and returning to News12. Saturday is her last day.

I really hope they aren’t planning on making Good Day Wake Up a single anchor show.. all of last week they only had Kerry Drew or Ragen Medgie on (solo) and today it was Kerry again alone. 

I know it won’t happen so no one jump down my throat but I think it would be so cool to see Steve Bartlestein back and then eventually reunite with Lori when Rosanna retires 

So I have a question.. I’m really not up early enough most days  to see the early news and when I am I’m out of the house by 5:30.. is Alex a 3rd anchor basically now? How much screen time does she get compared to when she was exclusively traffic? And how major is her role on the show now? 

I have a really funny feeling News12 will be available on Verizon 

https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/2019/08/20/verizon-commits-hyper-local-not-rnn-fios-1-news-westchester-long-island-new-jersey/2059570001/

It sounds like something that may be outsourced.. the original report listed 150 layoffs.. no? 

3 hours ago, Colortini said:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/pagesix.com/2019/08/15/blowup-with-producers-to-blame-for-good-day-wake-up-anchor-sukanya-krishnans-departure/amp/

Sounds similar to what happened at PIX11... just sayin 

3 hours ago, j.wer said:

What about pairing Greg Kelly with Teresa Priolo to succeed Suki and Jenn?

Unfortunately that most likely won’t happen.. the show seriously needs a male presence though. Robert Moses and either Kerry Drew or Regan Medgie would do well

Today was Sukanya Krishna’s last day on Good Day Wake up.. tomorrow is Jenn Lahmers last day.. wonder who the new team will be.. maybe Robert Moses and Kerry Drew? 

35 minutes ago, Spintech33 said:

 

Will that include News 12 BKN/BX and Hudson Valley all into 1 studio. I'm not 100% with this but News 12 BKN operates out of Sheepshead Bay & Canarsie

Bronx News 12 out of Soundview, News 12 Westchester in Yonkers and News 12 Hudson Valley in West Nyack..

News 12 Bx/Bk share a studio.. not sure where it is.. the News 12 WC/HV studio and main newsroom used to be in Yonkers but is now broadcast from LI.. the newsroom in Yonkers is still in operation as is the west nyack center 

Do they leave it on all the time? I remember a few Facebook lives where the screens went black minutes after the newscast ended.. but that’s beside the point.. it looks great. I wish they’d use a live shot I think it would look great. 

13 minutes ago, IceManNYR said:

For morning newscast they have ditched the "Traffic & Weather on the 2s" branding and reduced the amount of traffic reports.

 

The full traffic reports were done at 5:15, 6:00.

They did shorter "Commuter Alert" segments at 6:15, 6:22. 6:44. 6:53.

 

Alex also did a segment called "Happening Today" at 4:38., 5:38, 6:36.

I’m sorry but WCBS has nothing going for them in the morning right now.. Despite what others on this thread say traffic is pretty important in the morning.. what’s the Happening Today segment? Like a rundown of top stories or something?

3 hours ago, Geoffrey said:

Colleen McVey's goodbye from News 12 Long Island tonight: http://longisland.news12.com/story/40843241/after-3-decades-on-the-air-news-12s-colleen-mcvey-signs-off

Most likely not by choice.. Carol Silva is at the end of the year too.. 

On 7/23/2019 at 7:37 AM, Spintech33 said:

Eyewitness News AM 7/23: Mike > Michelle > Sam.

 

Opinion: Mike makes a good fill-in anchor. However, too early to have him with other pairings. But, so far so good from what I saw the last 2 days.

 

They went back to the 2018 version with the Accuweather marquee this morning with Sam. @IceManNYR. So I will say this, WABC uses 2 versions for the weather center.

The weather center in both shots are the same set.. just different angles.. however there are 2 different weather centers.. one used during newscasts and the other one that’s upstairs which is used during GMA/breaking weather cut ins 

My thing is WCBS is not the strongest in the morning to begin with so eliminating something people are accustomed to or rely on is just dumb.. yes they say traffic reports are outdated within minutes but many people that watch live in the suburbs.. if they hear that there’s an accident and the GW is backed up or the palisades is down to one lane they’ll probably adjust their routine.. all in all traffic is just as.. if not more important than the weather in the morning.. which is why it’s done at the top and as often as it is.. i just think it’s insane for them to bypass traffic all together and be so inconsistent with it.. 

21 minutes ago, IceManNYR said:

 

He was subbing with Sandra Bookman today for morning and noon newscasts.

Him and Sandra make a pretty good team.. have good chemistry and flow 

29 minutes ago, dabx said:

To clarify; WCBS-TV and WCBS-AM-FM radio are not owned by same parent company - that is why WPIX uses WCBS 880 traffic reporter

Thank you for clarifying.. I was actually not aware of that 

So I have a question maybe someone can answer.. For example WABC has Alex Lee fill in whenever Heather is off.. Alex Lee is also heard on 94.7 (NYs Country) and a few others.. Christina Stoffo (who used to anyway) fill in for Ines on FOX 5 is heard on KTU, Z100, Lite FM etc.. obviously the same traffic provider for each station, respectively.. WCBS has radio stations with the same parent company as WCBS-TV.. no?? So why not use Patty Steele from 101.1 or someone from 880.. even if they just sit at the desk or stand at a monitor wall.. Hell, even use a field reporter. But anyway if someone could answer the radio question that would be great.. I’m kinda interested 

Today was Baruch Semtovs last day

1 hour ago, Vlad said:

I think Talent Opens while we wanted them so much in the past, they are kinda a thing of the past now. In this day and age where everything is fast paced, producers have shifted to just a quick news open sting. WABC seems to be the only station that does talent opens now in the New York market. Do the other stations do talent opens?

No they don’t.. however PIX11 does have talent bumpers while going to commercial every so often showcasing the talent... 

Hoping they get a male co-anchor (now don’t ban me) the show needs some testosterone and more balance  

Possibly the first of its kind anchor pairing this morning.., Alex Stokes anchored with her mother Lori Stokes on Good Day NY.. filled in for Rosanna 

27 minutes ago, Spintech33 said:

 

Bill is not leaving Sag Harbor to travel westbound on the LIE to Rock Center. Forget that notion, and not happening..

 

 

Sorry to say this but I don't like John Elliott working for WNBC. He's good with CBS.

 

Interesting AM combo for 6/26:

Jen Maxfield in for Darlene

Emily in for Lauren

Rafael in for Chris.

 

If I were a bettor in this situation I see Chris Cimino weather spot replaced by Rafael and not Dave.

Yes, Dave has the morning show experience. However, I wouldn't want him (Dave) working 12 hour days, but for ratings. Dave would be the guy.  

Rafael currently does Weekend TINY. Moving him to AM TINY boosts his profile.

Really? Cause Bill Evans specifically said numerous times he’s in talks with other stations and will return... but ya know “not happening”

and Dave could easily get TDINY and Rafael the 11 and 4.. pretty easy move if you ask me.. 

Interesting anchor line up today:

Noon: Rob Nelson and Lauren Glassberg

4pm: David and Lauren 

5pm: Lauren and Sade 

6pm: David 

11pm: (assuming) David and Sade

I KNOW Shirleen is off the noon until after the baby.. Bill and Liz are off.. but I’m just sayin it’s interesting to see the diff line up today 

Unbelievable. Even News 12 has the anchors at least read the traffic report if nobody is filling in.