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RNN To Cut 150 Jobs After Verizon Shuts Down FiOS1 News RNN To Cut 150 Jobs After Verizon Shuts Down FiOS1 News
RNN To Cut 150 Jobs After Verizon Shuts Down FiOS1 News As of 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, local television news outlet FiOS1 News will cease broadcasting after parent company Verizon declined to pursue a new contract with Rye Brook-based RNN. "Later this year, Verizon will no longer be offering FiOS1 News, said Verizon spokesman Tony McNary. "We have partnered with RNN for over 10 years to deliver award-winning hyperlocal news coverage on FiOS1. We know how important hyperlocal news is to our FiOS customers and will be sharing more options soon. We wish RNN and their employees well during this transition." The end of the contract will leave…