History of NY1 in Timeline

NY1 is a 24-hour cable news channel providing coverage focused on the five boroughs of New York City. Founded by Time Warner Cable (now owned by Charter Communications), its programming primarily consists of news, traffic, and weather reports. The channel also features specialty programs like 'Inside City Hall,' offering in-depth coverage of local government and politics. NY1 serves as a key source of information for residents of New York City, delivering hyper-local news relevant to their daily lives.

1990: WGRC Debuts

In 1990, WGRC debuted, later becoming Spectrum News Rochester.

September 8, 1992: NY1 Launches

On September 8, 1992, NY1 was launched by Time Warner Cable. The channel was conceived to provide 24/7 news coverage focused on New York City, operating from a newsroom at the National Video Center.

1995: Time Warner Cable Acquires Spectrum News Rochester

In 1995, Time Warner Cable acquired Spectrum News Rochester (formerly WGRC) after assuming cable franchise rights in the Rochester, New York, market.

May 4, 1998: On Stage Premieres

On May 4, 1998, On Stage, a 30-minute program, premiered on NY1. Hosted by Frank DiLella, it primarily features reports on the New York City theater scene.

September 11, 2001: NY1's feed transmitted throughout the United States via Oxygen

On September 11, 2001, following the attack on the World Trade Center, NY1's feed was temporarily transmitted throughout the United States via Oxygen because the channel was unable to broadcast from its headquarters.

2001: NY1 Logo

In 2001, NY1 had a logo that was modified with the Time Warner Cable News logo in December 2013.

January 2002: NY1 Moves to Chelsea Market

In January 2002, NY1 moved its operations to a new, all-digital facility on the sixth floor at Chelsea Market.

October 2002: NY1 Offered in Albany Market

In October 2002, Time Warner Cable began offering NY1 to digital cable subscribers in the Albany market, even after the launch of sister cable news channel Capital News 9.

June 30, 2003: NY1 Noticias Launches

On June 30, 2003, Time Warner Cable launched NY1 Noticias, a Spanish-language version of the channel for digital cable subscribers.

July 25, 2005: The Call Premieres

On July 25, 2005, The Call, a live, one-hour call-in and write-in news show hosted by John Schiumo, premiered on NY1.

2005: NY1 on Demand Launches

In 2005, NY1 launched NY1 on Demand, a video-on-demand service for Time Warner Cable customers.

January 22, 2007: NY1 News at Eleven Debuts

On January 22, 2007, NY1 debuted a nightly 11:00 p.m. newscast titled NY1 News at Eleven to compete with local late-night newscasts.

2008: NY1 Launches High-Definition Simulcast Feed

In 2008, NY1 launched a high-definition simulcast feed on Time Warner Cable digital channel 701, initially broadcast in a pillarboxed format.

October 2009: NY1 Migrates to Widescreen Format

In October 2009, NY1 migrated to a full 16:9 widescreen format, moving away from the pillarboxed format.

August 18, 2010: NY1 Rail and Road Launched

On August 18, 2010, NY1 Rail and Road was launched as a cable channel focusing on traffic and mass transit conditions within the New York City metropolitan area. It is exclusive to Spectrum Cable subscribers.

January 2012: The Call Expanded

In January 2012, The Call program was expanded to one hour in response to viewer requests.

2012: Time Warner Cable Acquires Spectrum News 1

In 2012, Time Warner Cable acquired Spectrum News 1 (formerly cn|2) after assuming cable franchise rights in much of Kentucky.

March 14, 2013: Time Warner Cable Announces Plans to Rebrand NY1

On March 14, 2013, Time Warner Cable announced plans to rebrand NY1 and its other regional news channels under the Time Warner Cable News brand.

November 20, 2013: Time Warner Cable Announces Brand Appending to NY1

On November 20, 2013, Time Warner Cable announced that it would append the "Time Warner Cable News" brand to the beginning of the NY1 name, while "NY1" would continue to be used on-air as a primary brand.

December 16, 2013: Revised Branding and Graphics Take Effect

On December 16, 2013, the revised branding as well as the new graphics and music package went into effect, including a modified version of the logo used by the channel since 2001.

2014: NY1's HD Channel Moved

In 2014, NY1's HD channel was moved to Time Warner Cable digital channel 200.

May 2016: Charter Communications Acquires Time Warner Cable

In May 2016, Time Warner Cable was acquired by Charter Communications. This acquisition marked a significant change in the ownership structure of NY1, which was originally founded by Time Warner Cable.

May 18, 2016: Time Warner Cable Acquired by Charter Communications

On May 18, 2016, Time Warner Cable was acquired by Charter Communications, leading to changes in the branding of NY1.

September 20, 2016: Spectrum News Branding

As of September 20, 2016, most regional news channels operated by Time Warner Cable were branded as "Spectrum News" as part of the integration with Time Warner Cable and Charter Communication's cable systems into Charter Spectrum.

November 15, 2016: Time Warner Cable News Branding Replaced by Spectrum News

Beginning November 15, 2016, the Time Warner Cable News branding was replaced by Spectrum News, named after Charter's cable services brand. NY1 continued to incorporate the "Spectrum News" brand at the beginning of NY1's primary brand.

March 30, 2017: Charter Communications Announces Restructuring of NY1

On March 30, 2017, Charter Communications announced plans for a major restructuring of NY1, involving layoffs and cancellation of shows. The company stated the changes were aimed at better engaging viewers and providing more in-depth reporting.

April 1, 2017: Richard Aurelio Criticizes NY1 Restructuring

On April 1, 2017, Richard Aurelio criticized the restructuring of NY1, stating that it had turned from a local news channel to a "money-making machine" with a deemphasis on local coverage.

April 6, 2017: The Call Cancelled

On April 6, 2017, The Call, a live call-in show hosted by John Schiumo, was cancelled.

April 8, 2017: The New York Times Close Up Last Episode on NY1

On April 8, 2017, the last episode of The New York Times Close Up aired on NY1. The show gave viewers an inside preview of the most compelling reports from Sunday's Times.

September 15, 2017: The New York Times Close Up Moves to CUNY TV

On September 15, 2017, The New York Times Close Up began airing on CUNY TV after leaving NY1.

September 2017: NY1's Sports Department Shut Down

In September 2017, NY1's sports department was shut down. Sister network SNY produces a sports report during the program, covering professional and collegiate sports highlights.

September 28, 2017: NY1 News at Eleven Cancelled

On September 28, 2017, the 11 p.m. newscast, NY1 News at Eleven, was quietly cancelled after its broadcast.

October 23, 2017: Mornings on 1 Debuts

On October 23, 2017, Mornings on 1, a three-hour live weekday morning newscast, debuted on NY1, designed to provide New Yorkers with a dynamic mix of local news, headlines, politics, weather, and transit reports. It is anchored by Pat Kiernan and traffic reporter Jamie Stelter.

December 2, 2017: Spotlight NY Debuts

On December 2, 2017, Spotlight NY, a 30-minute program exploring the arts and culture of the city, debuted on NY1, hosted by Vivian Lee.

January 15, 2018: NY1 Live at Ten Premieres

On January 15, 2018, NY1 Live at Ten, an hour-long live weeknight newscast, premiered on NY1. The show is anchored by Cheryl Wills and features weather presented by chief meteorologist John Davitt.

January 6, 2019: Spotlight NY Final Program

On January 6, 2019, Spotlight NY aired its final program after two years on NY1.

November 2021: News All Day Launched

In November 2021, News All Day was launched, which serves as NY1's primary daypart newscast after Mornings on 1 and is anchored by Shannan Ferry.

November 2021: Weekends on 1 Debuts

In November 2021, Weekends on 1, a weekend morning newscast anchored by Rocco Vertuccio, debuted on NY1. It airs weekend mornings from 7:00 a.m. to noon.