SNY lays off much of its staff and cancels original programming
SportsNet New York carried out significant layoffs on Friday that took effect immediately, gutting the network's website and eliminating original programming, according to a report from The Athletic. Among the canceled shows are Baseball Night in New York and Sportsnite, though the network will keep Mets Hot Stove and continue producing pre- and postgame coverage for the Mets and New York Jets. Reporters Chelsea Janes, Ian Begley, and Connor Hughes are reported to be staying on, while much of SNY's talent and editorial staff were let go. SNY, which is controlled by the Wilpon and Katz families' Sterling Equities rather than Mets owner Steve Cohen, had reportedly been exploring a sale — with Cohen cited as a potential buyer — but no deal materialized ahead of the cuts.
Without finding a buyer, SNY is now undergoing significant layoffs.
Why it matters
For brands: Teams and sponsors that relied on SNY's original shows for exposure will have fewer platforms for regional coverage.
For media: SNY's layoffs eliminate a significant portion of the regional sports media workforce covering the Mets and Jets, reducing original programming and local sports journalism in the New York market.
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Sources
- Awful Announcing · Brandon Contes: SNY cancels shows, guts website amid significant layoffs