News 12 has implemented significant layoffs, impacting local newsrooms across the New York metropolitan area. These cuts have led to the elimination of dozens of jobs and a reduction in hyperlocal reporting. Standalone operations in several boroughs and Connecticut are being dismantled, replaced by a single regional broadcast with brief local segments. While Long Island and New Jersey will maintain separate broadcasts due to stronger ratings, the overall impact on local journalism is substantial. Remaining staff express concerns about safety and the future of neighborhood-specific coverage.
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https://nypost.com/2026/07/15/media/news-12-axes-scores-of-journos-from-bronx-brooklyn-westchester-and-connecticut-newsrooms-dire/