WWNY-TV

WWNY-TV is a local television station that provides news, weather, and community programming to the Thousand Islands region, contributing to local information and entertainment.

CCI Score

21.41

-0.03% April 18

Latest Event

WWNY-TV airs controversial interview defending ICE arrest

WWNY-TV broadcast an interview in Watertown with Border Czar Tom Homan, during which he defended the ICE operation that led to the arrest of a mother and her three children. This decision to air the interview provided a platform for repressive immigration enforcement narratives, raising concerns about the station’s role in legitimizing authoritarian practices.

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SABOTEUR

WWNY-TV is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

Companies in this bracket take more subtle actions to undermine authoritarian practices. They might implement internal policies or support reforms that quietly weaken oppressive systems, contributing to change in less overt ways.

Latest Events

MAR

31

2025

WWNY-TV airs controversial interview defending ICE arrest
-80.00

WWNY-TV broadcast an interview in Watertown with Border Czar Tom Homan, during which he defended the ICE operation that led to the arrest of a mother and her three children. This decision to air the interview provided a platform for repressive immigration enforcement narratives, raising concerns about the station’s role in legitimizing authoritarian practices.
FEB

29

2024

WWNY-TV Covers Farm Worker Unionization Efforts
52.75

WWNY-TV reported on a state hearing regarding proposed amendments to the New York State Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act, spotlighting farm workers' struggle for union rights and collective bargaining. The coverage emphasized the voices of progressive labor advocates in a debate over fair labor practices in agriculture.
+50

Public and Political Behavior

April 7

By covering the state hearing on farm worker unionization, WWNY-TV demonstrates a commitment to public interest journalism. The coverage provides a platform for underrepresented labor groups and encourages informed public dialogue on workers' rights, aligning with democratic values and progressive outreach.

News7 WWNY-TV: Farm worker unionization
+70

Media Influence and Propaganda

April 7

The station's in-depth reporting on a contentious labor issue demonstrates a positive role in media influence. By giving voice to unionization efforts, WWNY-TV aids in countering authoritarian narratives and supports the empowerment of marginalized workers through transparent and responsible journalism.

News7 WWNY-TV: Farm worker unionization
FEB

28

2024

WWNY-TV's Progressive Coverage of Farm Worker Unionization
71.39

WWNY-TV, in its Ag Weekly segment, reported on a state hearing addressing amendments to the New York State Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act. The coverage highlighted challenges faced by farm workers in securing full union rights and emphasized the need for stronger protections, reflecting the station’s commitment to amplifying progressive labor issues.
+80

Media Influence and Propaganda

April 7

WWNY-TV's detailed coverage of the state hearing on amending labor laws to bolster union rights for farm workers demonstrates the station's role in promoting progressive labor practices and countering authoritarian tendencies that suppress workers' rights. By highlighting judicial sympathy towards worker rights and scrutinizing restrictive legislation, WWNY-TV is contributing positively to public discourse and workers' empowerment.

Ag Weekly: Farm worker unionization - WWNY
JAN

28

2020

WWNY-TV Coverage of Union Victory in Radio Case
41.51

WWNY-TV published an article on January 28, 2020, reporting a legal ruling in favor of the union representing radio station employees. The decision ordered Stephens Media Group to rehire laid-off workers and post notices admitting labor law violations, highlighting a significant victory for workers' rights.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

April 7

The news report emphasizes a judicial decision that supports union rights and holds the company accountable for labor practices. WWNY-TV’s coverage of this event reinforces democratic and anti-authoritarian values by promoting transparency and accountability, crucial for protecting workers from corporate overreach.

Union wins jobs, back pay in north country radio case