Morning Chronicle - Former SNY Host Niki Lattarulo Confirms Layoffs Amid Network Cuts

Former SNY host Niki Lattarulo has confirmed she was among the editorial staff laid off last week as the regional sports network canceled two of its flagship programs. The cuts coincide with a broader operational review that includes removing past content from the network's website, though core Mets and Jets coverage will continue.

Lattarulo took to social media on Monday to address her departure, writing in a post on X that she was "one of the unlucky ones let go from SNY." She described her current state as feeling like she is "living in a bad dream" but expressed gratitude for the opportunity to return to her home market and work with colleagues.

"Unfortunately, I was one of the unlucky ones let go from SNY," Lattarulo wrote. "While I still feel like I’m living in a bad dream, I’m incredibly grateful that this opportunity brought me back to my home market and allowed me to work with the BEST people. Onward and upward!!"

She had previously reacted to the news on Saturday, posting a message of support for her colleagues: "Dark day at SNY. Sending love to all my people."

Lattarulo joined SNY in June 2023 after serving as a sports anchor and reporter for WSMV in Nashville, Tennessee.

The network confirmed the cancellations of "SportsNite" and "Baseball Night in New York" on Friday. A spokesperson stated that the decision was part of a regular review of business, operations, and programming.

"As part of our regular review of our business, operations and programming, SNY has decided to cease broadcasting ‘Baseball Night in New York’ and ‘SportsNite,’" the spokesperson told The Post. "We are grateful to those team members that helped bring these programs to fans for many years. Ongoing coverage of the Mets and New York sports are at the heart of SNY’s business, and we remain focused on continuing to deliver high-quality content to our passionate fans."

A source indicated that changes are also coming to the SNY website to focus more on scheduling information and promotion. As of Monday, the network had removed past articles and editorial content from its site.

Despite the cuts, some programming remains unaffected. Reports indicate that both the "Mets Hot Stove" show and "The Carton Show" WFAN simulcast will continue to air. Additionally, Chelsea Janes, Ian Begley, and Connor Hughes will remain as in-air contributors with the network, according to The Athletic.

SNY continues to produce pregame and postgame shows for the Mets and Jets, among other programs.

K.Adams--MC-UK