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2 hours ago, NowBergen said:

I believe this is Katherine Creag’s replacement.  Others have been filling in, mostly Gaby Acevedo. 

You just might be correct.

On 6/26/2021 at 10:55 AM, IceManNYR said:

Romney Smith announced she is joining WNBC in August as a reporter for Today In New York.

https://twitter.com/romneysmith/status/1408163057793126406?s=21

 

 

Excellent pick up for WNBC.. So this would officially make 3 full time assignment reporters for TINY.

Christine Sloan now with ABC News. NY based correspondent.  No wonder I haven’t seen her for the better part of this year.  

Valerie Castro is now with NBC News & MSNBC. NYC based correspondent and substitute anchor for early mornings on NBC. 

6 minutes ago, SnellKrell said:

The point is - a professional "journalist" should not express personal views.  They should be kept persona'!

 

Since he was a member of the O&O family, I wonder how much vetting took place?????

 

Probably little if none.

 

The bar keeps getting lower!!!!!

…. and still is a member of the NBC O&O. Just not in Boston.  Plus he knows in NYC it's a different playing field. He did  7 Years to be exact so he knows the rules.

On ‎10‎/‎13‎/‎2020 at 11:42 AM, fox5fan said:

Have there been any rumblings of Lori Stokes either leaving GDNY or moving to the 6 PM news cast. To my knowledge, there has been no one put in the 6PM slot, Teresa Priolo and Chris Welch seem to fill in the most. But, I do find it weird that Lori has filled in two or three times. 

The short answer is NO. She's been active on her twitter feeds.  If she were to leave there are NOT many options b/c Ken and Shirleen are #1 on the time slot and everyone thinks that she may go back to WABC. Only way I see Lori leaving WNYW and heading back to Lincoln Center is a very bad rift between Rosanna and her.

On ‎10‎/‎13‎/‎2020 at 6:39 AM, SnellKrell said:

According to Phil Lipof's Twitter page, today is to be his first at WNBC.

 

Unfortunately, I also noticed on the pages that he inexplicably makes political comments!

 

How wrong and unprofessional.

 

His role at WNBC, and I'm sure as an anchor at two Boston stations, is not to editorialize,

just to report the news not to express his personal feelings.

 

He couches the comments with "POLITICS ASIDE" - that doesn't ameliorate his lack of

judgment.

 

Professionals are expected to keep their political thoughts to themselves  In fact,

many won't even vote!

 

Once again, the misuse of Social Media can be the bane of broadcast "journalists."

 

 

Phil has started and filed his first report on Tuesday.

There is a rule in journalism that the expression of personal views does not reflect of those at  Television stations.

So.. in theory what ever he says on his twitter page are his own personal views. If WNBC wanted to past judgement on those views he wouldn't be there and we would have a different conversation. As long as he can do his job properly and doesn't create a toxic environment at WNBC in which I'm pretty sure they don't tolerate.

Phil Lipof first day at WNBC- 10/13/20.

20 hours ago, Newsjunker95 said:

Basically a demotion. What's not broken doesn't need to be fixed.

But if PIX is trying to catch  WABC and WNBC for top morning show between 4:30-7, they still have a long shot.

13 hours ago, TheBride said:

I'm not a Fox fan, but Shep Smith may be a great alternative to all of the major overly-opinionated cable "news" shows. And he will crush Joy Reid's ratings.

CNBC & MSNBC have different audiences and plus there won't be a Joy Reid vs Shep Smith as he may crossover to MSNBC & NBC at times for Breaking News and other related work at the NBC Networks.  Smith's show start mid-to late September.  

17 hours ago, Newsjunker95 said:

It’ll take a while for David Ushery to get a new co-anchor. Had a feeling Gilma Avalos would do it but she remains to anchor during the weekends.  Hope they don’t drop Kala out of the morning news on the other hand, 

I don't see WNBC management making any moves with regards to David's co-anchor anytime soon.  If I were a bettor Rana should deserve the top spot. I also too like Jen Maxfield. However, Gilma Avalos is fine on the weekends.  Now, I could only see Kala staying if she's out on the field. However, if she decides to leave. WNBC would be the logical place for her. Look Myles Miller is there and he's doing very well there. So the possibility of 2 PIX alums at WNBC is not far in reach.

7 minutes ago, JoseRM303 said:

Perhaps Kala is going to WNBC to fill the 11a & 5p spot vacated by Stacey Bell.

Either Breaking news anchor during the AM or 6PM news or simply out on the field reporting..

I personally don't think that WNBC is ready to fill that slot as of yet... Still too early to tell on that. Stacey only left a few months ago.

Newsrooms are cleaning up shop in other places. Not in NYC as of yet.

9 hours ago, RealNews18 said:

Interesting.. I’m gonna assume here that either Kori picks up the 6 and then him and Tamsen do all 3 shows... or... one of the evening shows get a new team..

Insert Treadway & Rama at 6PM...  That's if PIX management wants to go that route.

20 hours ago, Dk_mediaNYC said:

Apparently John muller is moving to 4:30-7am with a new anchor Vanessa free starting Monday what happened to Kala Rama and Craig Treadway? 

Wow.... Newsroom changes already... I could see Dan, Betty, Byron, Ben, and Marisol going bye-bye soon. 
Nexstar I tell you..

UPDATE: Craig Treadway is moving to evenings. Uncertain with Kala Rama

On ‎6‎/‎30‎/‎2020 at 1:16 AM, TellyGenic said:

Where is Gilma?  Haven't seen her since before the COVID crisis started.  I know she had a baby a while back, but shouldn't she be back at work by now?

 

Gilma returned last night at 11. She was in studio while Adam was home.

On ‎6‎/‎3‎/‎2020 at 5:40 AM, CircleSeven said:

Who could forget Nancy Loo & David Ushery on the morning show?! That was two decades ago.

Didn't know David Ushery was also a WABC alum.. How long did he stay before making the switch to 30 Rock...

I've been off the grid for a while but just noticing that every CBS O&O except NYC has laid off part of their staff.

22 minutes ago, RGSJenkins said:

The KCBS anchor who was there this morning is Hermela Aregawi.

 

This isn't normal times, we're in a state of emergency. May I remind you the entire CBS Broadcast Center is closed meaning the CBS network is controlled by LA, CBS News is controlled by DC & LA, and all shows productions (local, network, and syndicated) is stalled in that building. "In times like these, we need each other. We must bond together in spirit and in service."

Too add on this: CBSN Boston is also producing CBSN programming in addition to DC & LA..

1 hour ago, wabceyewitness said:

Again, not understanding why they haven’t been anchoring from the sidewalk, another facility, a park, an empty Grand Central, empty studio space elsewhere, their apartments — literally anywhere in Manhattan — all along. I’m still not sure why anchors in Los Angeles need to anchor while WCBS is still able to get local reports on air.  
 

Either someone at CBS is stepping in and making this overly complicated, or WCBS is just not prepared for loss of studio. 

Ahem.. If WCBS didn't get rid of the WLNY Studio in Riverhead.. None of this nonsense would be happening. Riverhead to Manhattan is nothing less than 90 minutes.  It's good to see other talent from the LA O&O helping out WCBS.

https://www.alticeusa.com/news/articles/feature/media/news-12-receives-market-leading-69-new-york-emmy-award®-nominations

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Altice USA's News 12 Networks, the main source of local news in the New York Tri-State area, today received a market leading 69 New York Emmy® Award nominations across several categories, including Evening Newscast, Investigative Report, and Feature News, among others from the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. 

This is the second straight year that the number of nominations News 12 has received has grown, with the networks previously receiving 51 nominations last year and 34 nominations the year before. Altice USA’s hyper-local News 12 Networks remains the most viewed TV network in Optimum households, and recently unveiled a modern fresh new look for its linear and digital properties.

Since its first broadcast in 1986, News 12 Networks has collected over 250 Emmy wins and will look to add to their total at the 63rd Annual New York Emmy® Awards Gala on April 18th in New York City.

The full list of News 12 nominees are listed below:

News 12 The Bronx

Crime: Program Feature/Segment/Special
Justice For Junior: Terror Of The Trinitarios
Stan Kowalski, Assistant News Director

Societal Concerns: Program/Special
Justice For Junior: Spirit Of The Streets
Stan Kowalski, Assistant News Director

Interactivity
Justice For Junior: The Trial
Stan Kowalski, Assistant News Director

Editor: News
Stan Kowalski, Assistant News Director

Talent: Anchor – Weather
Mike Rizzo, Meteorologist

 

News 12 Brooklyn

Feature News Report: Light Series
Bravo Brooklyn
Stan Kowalski, Assistant News Director

Feature News Report: Serious Series
The Broken Blue Line
Stan Kowalski, Assistant News Director

News 12 Connecticut

Feature News Report: Light Feature
Baby Boom
Marisa Alter, Reporter

Feature News Report: Serious Feature
Round Two
Marisa Alter, Reporter

Sports: News Single Story
Amber's Impact
Marisa Alter, Reporter

Editor: News
Jim Mennino, Editor

Talent: Reporter – Features/Human Interest
Marisa Alter, Reporter

Photographer: News
Jim Mennino, Photographer
 

News 12 Digital

Weather
Weather Squad Visits Rye Playland
Geoffrey Bansen, Meteorologist; Mike Rizzo, Meteorologist; Andrew Hurley, Editor; Annette Stellato, Producer; Andrew Singh, Photographer

Interactivity
News 12 Engage: A Multi-Screen Experience
Christine McGrath, Manager/Producer; Elizabeth Hashagen, Anchor/Producer; Chris Vaccaro, Vice President; Greg Cannella, Editor
 

News 12 Hudson Valley

Military: News
A Timeless Graduation
Pauline Chiou, Assistant News Director
 

News 12 Long Island

Environment: Program Feature/Segment
Go Green
Elizabeth Hashagen, Reporter

Historical/Cultural: News
Project Revival
Virginia Huie, Reporter

Human Interest: News
Ride For Life
Brian Jingeleski, Producer

Challenger Surf Camp
Thomas Franz, Editor

Sports: News Single Story
Half-Hearted Jack
Dave Dodds, Photographer

Paper Superbowl 3
Daniel Scaturro, Editor

Politics/Government: News
Cuomo Vs Nixon
Andrew Singh, Photographer

Politics/Government: Program Feature/Segment
Federal Balance of Power
Anthony Sande, Photographer

Religion: News
The Rollin' Reverend
Antoinette Biordi, Reporter

Societal Concerns: News
Congestion Pricing
Rich Barrabi, Reporter

Talent: Anchor – News
Stone Grissom, News Anchor

Talent: Anchor – Weather
Pat Calvin, Weather Anchor

Talent: Anchor – Sports
Kevin Maher, Anchor

Talent: Reporter – Political
Rich Barrabi, Reporter

Talent: Reporter – Sports
Jamie Stuart, Reporter
Kevin Maher, Reporter

Photographer: News
Brian Jingeleski, Photographer
 

News 12 New Jersey

Evening Newscast: Larger Markets (1-49)
Helicopter In The Hudson, 10PM Newscast
Alexander Lombardo, Executive Producer

Spot News
Fort Lee Fire
Alexander Lombardo, Executive Producer

Entertainment: Program Feature/Segment
On The Scene With John Bathke: This Isn't Going To Be A Poem
John Bathke, Reporter

Business/Consumer: News
Kane In Your Corner: Robocalls
Walt Kane, Producer

Education/Schools: News
Bullied In School
Walt Kane, Producer

Health/Science: News
Surprise Medical Bills
Walt Kane, Producer

Politics/Government: News
Kane In Your Corner: Politics
Walt Kane, Producer

Talent: Anchor – Weather
Dave Curren, Meteorologist

Talent: Reporter – Political
Walt Kane, Reporter

Writer: News
Walt Kane, Writer
 

News 12 Westchester

General Assignment Report
Slave Auction Controversy
Tara Rosenblum, Reporter

Continuing Coverage
Blindsighted - A Yearlong Probe Exposes Train Safety Lapse
Tara Rosenblum, Producer/Anchor

Investigative Report: Single Story
Surveillance Secret
Tara Rosenblum, Investigative Reporter

Feature News Report: Serious Feature
Jenny's Fight
Tara Rosenblum, Producer

Feature News Report: Serious Series
School Of Pain
Tara Rosenblum, Producer/Anchor

Children/Youth
Kindness Jars
Pauline Chiou, Assistant News Director

Education/Schools: News
The Bathroom Battle
Tara Rosenblum, Producer/Anchor

Crime: Program Feature/Segment/Special
Crime That Pays: Laura’s Story
Tara Rosenblum, Producer

Environment: News
Dam Dangers
Tara Rosenblum, Producer/Anchor

Health/Science: News
Fight For Marijuana Legalization
Pauline Chiou, Assistant News Director

Historical/Cultural: News
Underground Railroad Tour
Pauline Chiou, Assistant News Director

Military: Program Feature/Segment
Walk With Frank
Pauline Chiou, Assistant News Director

Politics/Government: News
HRC: The Interview That Circled The Globe
Tara Rosenblum, Producer/Anchor

Politics/Government: Program/Special
Power and Politics: The Leader Speaks
Tara Rosenblum, Producer/Anchor

Societal Concerns: News
Prescription Pad Problem
Tara Rosenblum, Producer

Societal Concerns: Program Feature/Segment
Countdown To Shutdown
Pauline Chiou, Assistant News Director

Societal Concerns: Program/Special
No Way Out: Loopholes In The Law
Tara Rosenblum, Host

Journalistic Enterprise
Tara Rosenblum - Journalistic Enterprise
Tara Rosenblum, Writer

Editor: News
Andrew Christman, Editor

Talent: Reporter – Features/Human Interest
Nadia Galindo, Reporter
Tara Rosenblum, Reporter

Talent: Reporter – Specialty Assignment
Tara Rosenblum, Reporter

Talent: Reporter – Medical
Tara Rosenblum, Reporter

Talent: Reporter – Performer/Narrator
Tara Rosenblum, Performer/Narrator

Photographer: News
Andrew Christman, Photojournalist/Photographer/Editor

Writer: News
Tara Rosenblum and Scott McGee, Writers

11 hours ago, IceManNYR said:

CBSN NY live feed is back to showing CBS2 newscasts.

Wonder for how long they are only going to use the CBSN NY studio?

 

Update: There is no 12 PM newscast. Inside Edition is on.

 

Also to add to your update: WBZ is still technically taking over CBSN New York and CBSN. 

UPDATE:  Demarco Morgan- KCBS-LA  doing newscasts today 5,6 & 11 this evening for WCBS TV & CBSN New York...

7 minutes ago, NowBergen said:

Would WABC be any different?  Once they move everything will be consolidated unless they send the anchor team to Bristol CT.   NBC has the advantage with different facilities in NJ that have been used as a back up in the past.  Fox5 has FNC as a back up.   At the end of the day, the typical viewer probably did not see much of a difference.  I will say that IMO, I do not like the use of the CBSN NY set, it seems the lighting, camera angle, and sound are off.  On Saturday, it took a couple of minutes for it to even air and I would assume they lost viewers at that point to competition considering the pandemic crisis we are experiencing.  That did not help.

Same thing during Kristine Johnson's segment on Sunday..  

9 minutes ago, NowBergen said:

Would WABC be any different?  Once they move everything will be consolidated unless they send the anchor team to Bristol CT.   NBC has the advantage with different facilities in NJ that have been used as a back up in the past.  Fox5 has FNC as a back up.  

If WCBS didn't do away with their Long Island Bureau studio in Melville, that would of been the biggest difference.

But dispatching work to WBZ, KCBS/KCAL and KPIX was their logic and the easiest way. Again, I really hope in the future that WCBS has something in place within the NYC area with regards to a different studio.  I'm also a bit surprised that they didn't use the CBS Sports studios at Chelsea Piers- I believe is Pier 59... (Someone correct me on this).  I also do know NFL Today is also filmed at the main studio at 57th street.

12 hours ago, JacobC said:

We need NBC to give the 9-11am slots back to their affiliates PERIOD. No more third and fourth hour please, it is enough

Not happening anytime soon. NBC is very creative in finding ways to make their 3rd and 4th hours of today and as @MorningNews indicated those 2 hours are pretty popular.

CBSN PHILLY (AM)  Donovan (main studio) Burrell (Newsroom)

3 minutes ago, SF1964 said:

I believe Jan Carabeo was in the newsroom this morning, not Janelle Burrell.

Copy..  Appreciate the clarification.

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When CBS Broadcast Center shut down due to the fact that a couple of employees tested positive for the coronavirus,

WCBS had their shows anchored by stations on the West Coast.

KCBS (LA) handled the evening and late newscasts, while KPIX (San Francisco) anchored the morning newscasts.

This has happened for at least 3 days straight and as one TV executive said to FTVLive,

 

”WCBS can’t figure out how to originate a local newscast with local talent? 

Is that how fragile and unprepared WCBS (and probably most broadcasters) are in 2020?”

Did WCBS just take the easy way out by farming their newscast off on sister stations 3000 away?

Could the station not have set up a remote studio using a live of sat truck?

New York is getting hit hard with the virus and as viewers tune in to get the information they need, they are seeing news people that they have no clue who they are?

 

This is the No. 1 market and you would expect that a station in that market could get a LOCAL newscast on the air inside 24 hours. 

Just saying….

Thoughts...

Source: FTV Live.

My personal opinion: I've lost faith with WCBS TV years ago so this is nothing new with them.  Situations like this you gotta have ample studio space throughout the tri-state area.

Depending only with the 524 West 57th Street is not the best logistical thing to do.  However, at this point what's done is done and I hope in the future that WCBS gets their act together and have additional NYC // Long Island studios and not have to depend on work in LA and Boston.