In case you missed it, the New York Daily News’ editorial staff is being reduced about 50 percent as part of parent company Tronc’s move to “fundamentally [restructure]” the tabloid paper, “re-focusing much of our talent on breaking news — especially in areas of crime, civil justice and public responsibility”:
The grim news officially arrives at the New York Daily News, where staffers were just informed that Tronc is reducing the "size of the editorial team by approximately 50 percent and re-focusing much of our talent on breaking news."
— Tom Kludt (@TomKludt) July 23, 2018
Here's my story on the massive layoffs at the New York Daily News, a truly dire development for the proud tabloid and a dark day for journalism https://t.co/JNdywJpqNL
— Tom Kludt (@TomKludt) July 23, 2018
It’s such a dark day that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued an official statement:
My statement on the layoffs at the @NYDailyNews: pic.twitter.com/R1FflH98DX
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) July 23, 2018
Wait … what?
"These layoffs were made without notifying the state"#HeadDesk https://t.co/rQGVTcxCaY
— (((AG))) (@AG_Conservative) July 23, 2018
And tell me why they had to "notify" you?
— kramed67037 (@Kramed67037) July 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/pzdc20008/status/1021420526995042304
Why does the state need to be notified? https://t.co/dbi1FFXJ2R
— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) July 23, 2018
"These layoffs were made without notifying the State"
What the bloody hell is wrong with you?!
— Greg (@Super_Gregory_) July 23, 2018
When you forget that you're not a divinely appointed emperor of a feudal city-state… pic.twitter.com/HU4woJOALC
— Matthew DesOrmeaux ⚜ (@authoridad) July 23, 2018
You do know that a private organization has no reason to notify the state before making staff decisions right?
— Bill (@billis820) July 23, 2018
One rule I do support is the separation of press and state. I don't think government should provide a single penny to any media organization.
I just don't think the conflict of interest serves people well at all. https://t.co/TZ8nvueWJ3
— Persnickety (@Dawnsfire) July 23, 2018
Just a little confused why private enterprise would notify “the state” before making an internal cost reducing decision. Hard as it may be is there a process/ring kissing in the state of New York to hiring and firing that is unique?
— Julie El Taher (@DrNancyDrew) July 23, 2018
Does every politician from NY think that it's standard and acceptable for government to dictate and interfere with the business activities of private companies?
— (((AG))) (@AG_Conservative) July 23, 2018