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Several Longtime Anchors, Reporters Out At News 12 Several Longtime Anchors, Reporters Out At News 12
Several Longtime Anchors, Reporters Out At News 12 Some familiar faces who have graced Long Island televisions and digital devices for years have signed off on News 12 for the final time. Four veteran News 12 Long Island anchors and reporters have exited the station amid a reorganization of its newsroom, owner Altice confirmed. Among the latest cuts are veteran anchor Jackie Lukas, sports anchor Jamie Stuart, and reporters Christine Insinga, and Shari Einhorn, who took to social media to announce their departures from News 12 over the weekend. Einhorn is out after nearly three decades at News 12 Long Island, while Lukas is out after more …

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by Zak Failla
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Video: '150 Good People Will Be Displaced,' RNN News Chief Says Of FiOS1 News Closure Video: '150 Good People Will Be Displaced,' RNN News Chief Says Of FiOS1 News Closure
Video: '150 Good People Will Be Displaced,' RNN News Chief Says Of FiOS1 News Closure Richard French III, the president of RNN News took time out of his daily TV show to talk about the upcoming closure of FiOS1 News after Verizon pulled out of contract talks with the company run by RNN and RNN-TV. “The ending of FiOS1 is personal,” said French, whose family owns both companies. “Around 150 good people, both behind and in front of the cameras, will be displaced, (that) includes anchors, reporters, producers, videographers and so many other faces you will never see." The closure of the hyper-local news channel will take place at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16.  Verizon …

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by Kathy Reakes