Eat News 4738 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 I saw the thing live when it happened...they were real quick to cut to the video package. I'm kinda surprised at this point, especially given what happened with WDBJ, plus every dumbass with a smartphone wanting to be a social media star, that some of these stations don't have a security guard accompany the reporters on live shots. The last time WABC had in-field security was during the 1998/1999 ABC lockout. Security cost money, and they also need transportation cuz you really don't want big fat bubba stinking up the live truck, and taking the jump seat. And to be totally realistic... The cabbies and delivery drivers of NYC and most big cities put up with 10 times the bullshit that a TV reporter does. You don't see them asking for private security. Lets face it... The WDBJ shooter would have NOT been stopped by an unarmed security guard. The guard would have been a victim also. And let me save you all from the argument about un-armed security guards and TV stations.... A station would NEVER assign an armed guard to a regular security detail for the fear that they would shoot someone. LIABILITY my friends. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToriElectra 291 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 The last time WABC had in-field security was during the 1998/1999 ABC lockout. ABC lockout? What happened? I've never heard of such an incident. ( during the 1991 Crown Heights riots where the microwave mast snapped off a live truck.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4738 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 ABC lockout? What happened? I've never heard of such an incident. ( during the 1991 Crown Heights riots where the microwave mast snapped off a live truck.) Disney locked out all NABET/CWA union workers in the winter of 1998. All ABC O&O's It was a giant friggin, messy long labor dispute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Former Member 207 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 The last time WABC had in-field security was during the 1998/1999 ABC lockout. Security cost money, and they also need transportation cuz you really don't want big fat bubba stinking up the live truck, and taking the jump seat. And to be totally realistic... The cabbies and delivery drivers of NYC and most big cities put up with 10 times the bullshit that a TV reporter does. You don't see them asking for private security. Lets face it... The WDBJ shooter would have NOT been stopped by an unarmed security guard. The guard would have been a victim also. And let me save you all from the argument about un-armed security guards and TV stations.... A station would NEVER assign an armed guard to a regular security detail for the fear that they would shoot someone. LIABILITY my friends. I get your point, and I wouldn't use security for every live shot anyway. Believe me, I ride public transportation everyday...I've seen first-hand passengers get into fights with each other or with the bus drivers, and it's sometimes worse in my particular line of business (I work for a local government agency, for the record). And worse yet, I almost involved in an altercation last weekend while I was with a friend visiting a store...it almost got to the point where the friend almost went to jail. To say the least, it was one of the more hostile situations I've been involved maybe ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadgeek Adam 170 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Disney locked out all NABET/CWA union workers in the winter of 1998. All ABC O&O's It was a giant friggin, messy long labor dispute. http://www.nytimes.com/1998/11/03/nyregion/abc-workers-stage-24-hour-strike-lockout-is-response.html (NY Times, November 1998) http://articles.latimes.com/1999/jan/16/business/fi-63971 (LA Times, January 1999) I distinctively remember this when it happened originally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroCity 247 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 WABC dealt with crew security concerns from the unions in the years right after 9/11. One of the agreements they came up with then, was that all Live shots after dark or before sunrise would require two photographers. That way, during the actual "live shot" one photographer could focus on being Live and the other could keep his eye on the surroundings. That eventually went away. And the question about whether to pursue charges isn't WABC's decision. It's the reporter's, since he was the one assaulted. Whether it happened on company time or not is irrelevant. It was an assault on him as a person. It's happened before and in the past WABC has supported whatever decision the employee makes, including making all company resources available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TellyGenic 32 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 The hockey mask-wearing "rapper" has turned himself in: http://gothamist.com/2017/03/07/hockey_mask_attack_reporter.php 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 173 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Congrats to Shirleen 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadgeek Adam 170 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Much congrats to Shirleen! There was an office bet on what to name the child when she was born. Second, kind of off topic, but ex-WABC anchor Greg Hurst is departing KHOU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Chad Matthews returns to Channel 7 as Assistant News Director. He had been Assistant News Director at WTVJ in Miami for the last 5 years. He had been a Senior EP at Channel 7 prior to his stint at WTVJ. http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/chad-matthews-departs-wtvj-for-wabc/187979 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadgeek Adam 170 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Apparently today was Dr. Richard Besser's last day. He is moving to a job at Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. They gave a farewell at EWN First at 4. [MEDIA=twitter]847212171239002112[/MEDIA] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1944 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 A somewhat of a rarity regarding programming on 7 tonight. Tonight is the airing of The Ten Commandments on ABC, which the network will air at 7pm/ET. That's no rarity. But the rarity is that WABC is pushing the movie one hour later to 8pm, because it's schedule to air an hour-long Auto Show special at 7pm. That means (because of the length of the movie (with ads)) the late news will be aired at 12:44am!!! I don't think I've remembered the station airing news this late, and it didn't involve a sporting event. So it's happening again tonight. The "super"-late news will be aired at 12:45am. Guess this will be a common occurance as long they have the rights to the auto show special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewslover 269 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 So it's happening again tonight. The "super"-late news will be aired at 12:45am. Guess this will be a common occurance as long they have the rights to the auto show special. And FOX5 pre records their news if they have to go on at 11 lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 173 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Carolina Leid has resurfaced in florida on WTSP [MEDIA=twitter]854496057438371840[/MEDIA] 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadgeek Adam 170 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Talk about the strangest station to join right now. The fans are really loving WTSP's new format. [/sarcasm] Regardless, congrats to Carolina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseRM303 169 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 It seems Carolina moved to Tampa to be closer to family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJLamb0518 6 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 What happened to Diana Rocco? She was their go to reporter on mornings and I'm guessing she got bumped up to afternoons/evenings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadgeek Adam 170 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 What happened to Diana Rocco? She was their go to reporter on mornings and I'm guessing she got bumped up to afternoons/evenings? Diana Rocco was one of the per diem freelance reporters with WABC that they have several of. No guarantees because I don't have insider knowledge, but I bet her contract ended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from Maspeth 33 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 And those free-lancers never make it into the staff profile section. Now it seems Candace McCowan is the free-lance street reporter in the morning along with staffer Dray Clark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad 276 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Dray Clark is freelance? I thought he was permanent. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from Maspeth 33 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Read it again. ".....staffer Dray Clark". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 767 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 CeFaan Kim is now a full time reporter for WABC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from Maspeth 33 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 CeFaan Kim is now a full time reporter for WABC. Waiting for his profile on the "News Team" page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 173 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Josh Einiger sent to manchester to cover attacks 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadgeek Adam 170 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Josh Einiger sent to manchester to cover attacks Interesting. I figured with Dave Evans following the president, they'd do what WNBC did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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