UPDATE: Here is an excerpt from a Cablevision internal memo I was able to obtain from previous owner Patrick Dolan :
“Beginning in the first quarter of next year, News 12 Westchester/Hudson Valley newscasts will be produced out of the News 12 Long Island studio location. News 12 Connecticut’s shows will be produced out of News 12 New Jersey’s facility. Both of these “hubs” will contain two complete and separate production studios and control rooms so that each channel can operate and deliver live news simultaneously. All four of the operations will continue to run independently and deliver about the same amount of local programming as they do today.
The re-org does not affect News 12 the Bronx/Brooklyn, which will continue to originate at its studio in the Bronx.
It’s important to note that newsgathering operations in Westchester, Hudson Valley and Connecticut will NOT move. The reporters, photographers, assignment editors and video editors will remain where they are in the communities they serve. That will allow us to maintain the quality hyper-local coverage that our viewers love and depend on us for. The Westchester/HV and Connecticut newsrooms will also be equipped to do live interviews with guest newsmakers when needed.
Another part of the plan creates two single-person “multi-media journalist” positions on Long Island and in New Jersey, Westchester and Connecticut. The MMJ’s will move around quickly each day to help us expand our coverage and increase story count. That in turn will allow our reporter-photog teams to tackle stories that have better visuals and/or require more in-depth treatment.
These steps will unfortunately result in some staff reductions. There will of course be severance and outplacement support. In addition, some jobs will be “moving” from Westchester and Connecticut to one of the hubs. Employees affected by this will be offered the opportunity to work at the new location. If someone declines that offer and a position opens up as a result, anyone is free to apply.
I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished over the years, and proud of the way we pull together every day to deliver a truly unique news service that makes a difference out there. Taking these steps will ultimately strengthen News 12 and assure our future.”
#Norwalk Connecticut– #cablevision– As we have been reporting, Altice, the company that purchased Cablevision has fired all their anchors and production staff and consolidating the broadcast staff to the New Jersey location. Photographers and reporters are reportedly remaining, however Altice verbally promised the news operations that there would be no changes for a number of years. To see employee comments on the layoffs see: https://www.thelayoff.com/t/JJUWaFX
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