Comments on: Tough economy forces tough decisions

By: wrestler

wrestler — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:43:09 +0000

wow, tony did dome of the best coverage around and you let him go. O yea but you get rid of the wrestling and keep the basketball guys. HA you guys are inscrudable (just learned that in english class, bet even you news people dont know that)

By: Fox Lane Parent

Fox Lane Parent — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:50:25 +0000

Here’s the list of Senior Management at the Journal News

Send them ANOTHER Professional email, informing that they made a bad decision.

We’ll probably all get another form letter response, but at least it will be a response. We need to keep the heat on. One of these people had to make the decision…......

The President and publisher..Michael Fisch mfisch@lohud.com

The Editor is Harry Freeman hfreeman1@lohud.com

The senior managing editor is CynDee Royal croyle@lohud.com

By: Fox Lane Parent

Fox Lane Parent — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:42:09 +0000

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I have from a reliable source (I grew up in a newspaper family, so I know what this means) that Susie Arth had nothing to do with this. The three cuts in the sports dept came from above her and she was not given the opportunity to challenge the decision. So let’s not string her up on this blog. We need to figure out how to get above her in this fight. I also understand from this reliable source that when Susie came on board, she increased the local sports coverage, understanding that people don’t buy the Journal News to read about the Yankees, Mets etc, but buy the paper for the local coverage.

By: mp antonioli

mp antonioli — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:17:42 +0000

The Journal News will go back to the same kind of wrestling coverage they had when Tony was away last time. Good luck keep your sales up. You made a big mistake letting Tony go.
He was all about the sport and all about the kids. Rethink you decison. I hope your sales continue to drop and I assure you they will if you continue letting the good ones go.

By: Mickey DeSimone

Mickey DeSimone — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:52:14 +0000

Once again the Journal News demonstrates complete ineptitude in their management. Letting go one of the finest”reporters” I have seen in the last 35 years of reading the Wrestling coverage is just another example of how out of touch the editors are at the Journal News.Tony approached his role in the wrestling community with un-matched passion and dedication. As a former coach and current parent of two field hockey players I have had the distinct pleasure of seeing Tony share his commitment to the kids in every endeavor. But Again to expect the management to care about such lowly sports as wrestling and field hockey would be much too much to ask. Tough Choices??? B.S. You editors are clueless!!—I think I will pick up the Bergen Record and at least read someone else who has some idea of how to cover a local sport—oh sorry who did Andrew Gross used to work for??

By: .

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:31:42 +0000

if planamento is really out with a broken arm thats very big for kramer. Whats the deal with grippi and s rods injuries?

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:53:18 +0000

Wow that was pretty deep D- Well im with u. There are always so much negativity and obstacles that surround us on an everyday basis. The few things that bring me joy is to see my sons and daughter growing up academically and physically and happy. These blogs also have helped me network with other people and families and get to know them in a personal level rather then opponents. Some are really good friends of mine right now.ill miss ya Tony. this has really turned me off with the journal newspaper. Stupid bigwig people trying to cut the wrong corners.

By: D-

D- — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:01:47 +0000

The very 1st thing I did this morning when I woke up was to log into my computer to read the lohud Takedown. To my shock I read about Tony’s Cut and couldn’t believe it. I loved to follow the football blogs but nothing nothing was more informal,fun,witty,and exciting than Tony’s Takedown. It was one of the main reasons I would buy the journal. I honestly believe that Susie Arth does not realize the importance…the impact…and the huge amount of fans Wrestling has in the community. Very dum, irrational decision. I am so angry…it hurts!! I totally understand our Declining Economy and I know for a fact that everyone else does too!! For Gods Sake…the TV Internet Radio is a reminder everyday on our Suffering economy. But I can’t help feel bitter that the Journal wants us to sympathize with their set backs my Letting go of someone (Tony) who is your everyday average person just like us…trying to make ends meet. Good luck Tony…I wish u the best!! And as the saying goes “WHAT COMES AROUND GOES AROUND” Truly!

By: Ridiculous

Ridiculous — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:19:11 +0000

Tony Pinciaro has gone above and beyond his responsibilities as a sports writer for the RJN. You can not say enough good things about this guy. He is there for the student-athlete. On top of this, he is a flat-out excellent writer. He provides in-depth coverage for not only the tournaments/matches he attends, but he is so dedicated that he makes phone calls to other coaches about other dual meets/tournaments to get scores/stories. You can not put a price tag on this type of person. As someone mentioned above, the wrestling community is a tight-knit group. Our loyalty lies thick and Tony Pinciaro is the one person that should be brought back! Please look into this a little more Mrs. Susan Arth…

By: kk1224

kk1224 — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:51:11 +0000

After reading Matthew Ng article – there is simply no comparison to Tony’s previous article. This guy has no clue.. I’m done here and cancelling my subscription until Tony comes back

I’m still waiting to see a score on the Suffern – New Rochelle matchup last night… even though I was there, would like to know if JN knows anything about the other meets.

TTFN

By: ....

.... — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:48:39 +0000

Looks like Matthew Ng is the new wrestling writer. RIP solid wrestling coverage..

By: Somers

Somers — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:43:21 +0000

Somers won big, Realbuto wrestled at 112.

By: Grappler

Grappler — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:38:52 +0000

Cancel my print subscription of Journal News

By: WestG

WestG — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:33:32 +0000

Outcome of Somers v Pearl River?

By: PRC E8

PRC E8 — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:43:23 +0000

( To Just A FAN)
Plammentto (96- Harrison) out for month with broken arm.

Brewster 75, Harrison 6

At Brewster

96 – Mike Parise (Bw) pin. Sebastian Cortes, 1:05;

103 – Jimmy Duncan (Bw) pin. James Nitis, 1:35;

112 – Dan Friedlander (Bw) pin. Max Winkelman, 3:00

119 – Kyle McAlpin (Bw) won by forfeit;

125 – John Peragine (Bw) pin. Rob Tiburzi, 4:33;

130 – Chris Gogatz (Bw) pin. Kurt Hinrichs, :46;

135 – Ricardo Lopez (Bw) pin. Dom Ricotta, 1:14;

140 – Gerome Gooden (Bw) pin. Rob Carducci, 3:55;

145 – Andrew Cullen (Bw) pin. Juan Mateus, 2:28;

152 – Nick Ghelarducci (Bw) pin. Nick Auliafico, 1:00;

160 – Bernando Magalhaes (Bw) dec. Jordan Brunner, 9-3;

171 – Zach Guarnero (H) dec.John Borchert, 9-7;

189 – Juliano Zaneti (Bw) pin. Rob Mulderric, 5:28;

215 – Dan Santiago (Bw) pin. Duke Alvora, 3:16;

285 – Mike Protano (H) dec. Dardan Gecaj, 7-6;

Records – Brewster 1-0, Harrison 0-1.

By: coach dean-o

coach dean-o — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:42:29 +0000

i have been coaching high school sports for 17 years and have been fortunate enough to have tony cover many of them.He has always showed great interest and enthusiasm when inquiring about the kids and the games and was always well informed about the matchups. Tony always knows the players by name no matter how good a player they are and never favored any team or town, i know he has been there for years and find it hard to believe he was one of the ones who had to go.i called in a game the other night and spoke with someone who seemed they can care less about what they were doing..i understand that in tough times there must be tough decisions made, i believe your paper has made a mistake with this one, coach marino

By: coach dean-o

coach dean-o — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:35:23 +0000

i have been coaching high school sports for 17 years and have been fortunate enough to have tony cover many of them.

By: kk1224

kk1224 — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:24:07 +0000

Hey JN,
You know that there was a match at Suffern last night? Do you know who won? There was not even a outline of who did what>

By: kk1224

kk1224 — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:13:36 +0000

Ms. Arth:
Where is the coverage of the opening night? By now Tony would have posted. I see nothing from you or anyone on your staff on last night’s matches. Does anyone on the current JN staff know wrestling?

Maybe, Tony should set up a website covering section one wrestlers, but then again, that would be the only way JN staff would have any idea about whats happening in wrestling.

I’m going to miss Tony and being up to date on all the wrestler’s.

By: Coach Rogers

Coach Rogers — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:12:30 +0000

Thank you Tony for the coverage that you have provided for years.

By: Former Wrestling Parent

Former Wrestling Parent — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:08:32 +0000

Will be canceling my Lohud subscription and will no longer visit your site. The only reason people actually buy a newspaper is because of the writing…and Tony was one of the best.

This reminds me of the decision made a few years ago by WCBS FM to switch formats for economic reasons. After loosing a ton of money for a year they said oops we made a mistake but at that point they could not get back half the DJ and have yet to recover

Part of the reason you are loosing money is because like the car companies you have made poor decisions. Cutting back does not mean cutting your head off…A once or twice a week column could replace the fabulous almost daily column we would all like to see

Ms. Ash if there is something you failed to realize is that the wrestling community is extremely passionate and loyal. You still have time to reconsider your decision and as many of these posting suggest it may be wise to do so!

By: phil

phil — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:06:52 +0000

Blame Gannett…...

Who decided who was to be givin the boot ???

The creme of the crop should not be one of the
unlucky people to be canned

cya

By: Wrestling Fan

Wrestling Fan — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:40:22 +0000

The Journal News is truly pathetic, they raise the price to 75 cents three weeks ago and cut the staff this week. FYI, wrestling has a huge following, it’s not all about Rye football and Mount Vernon basketball.