I have watched NY1 News since its launch in 1992. I guess I am "devoted" to it as I am to the New York Mets, whom I have followed since their beginning in 1962.
Certainly, like any organization, there are changes over time. Originally, it was owned by Time-Warner, which later spun off its cable TV division, including NY1. It was sold to Charter Communications, which branded it as Spectrum News. I usually watch it at 10 PM.
Most of their reporters over the years were excellent. Some have stayed for many years, while others have made career moves to other news organizations or left the news business. Some are now working for public relations firms. I admire the 5 women who sued the organization, believing they were victims of ageism and gender discrimination. They settled out of court, resigned, and have moved on. Those 5 were excellent journalists.
I was interviewed twice by the station. In 1996, as I was walking by the 109th Precinct, a reporter stopped me and interviewed me about stolen cars in Flushing. I detailed my interview about Whitestone Lanes in 2024 in a previous journal entry. After two years, the bowling alley is still standing.
I intentionally did not give names of reporters or anchors. The people who work behind the scenes are also essential to any news organization, but are unknown to viewers.
I wonder if anyone from NY1 will see this journal entry.
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