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WNBC Launches Afternoon Live Local Lifestyle Show

lxtv.pngStarting in September, WNBC will introduce a new live, locally focused lifestyle show into its afternoon line up.

The show, “LX New York,” will be a one-hour lifestyle and entertainment show with three hosts, Sara Gore, Siafa Lewis and Michael Flocker.

You may recognize Gore from her current gig as anchor of weekly luxury lifestyle WNBC shows “First Look New York” and “Open House NYC,” which also frequently appear on taxicab TV. Gore also appears on “Weekend Today in New York” and has been on the “Today” show just this week.

Lewis is currently a correspondent on “First Look” and “Open House,” while Flocker is the author of the best-seller “The Metrosexual Guide to Style,” and the lifestyle managing editor of NBC’s Locals Only Web sites.

“We are thrilled to have Sara, Siafa and Michael host ‘LX New York’ and are confident that their chemistry and energetic personalities will be a winning formula on WNBC for this pioneering one of a kind show,” said Vickie Burns, NBC Local Media New York’s VP of content in a statement.

But will it be broadcast in cabs?

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Len Berman Leaving WNBC

Berman_3.31.jpgIn another sea change involving New York television, (this one causing a pretty big wave) WNBC sportscaster Len Berman is leaving the station after 24 years.

No mention was made during or after his 6pm sportscast but the NYDaily News’ Richard Huff reports Berman sent a note to staff earlier today: “I’ve had a great run here at WNBC and will miss the talented people I’ve worked with over the years both on and off the air. I’m looking forward to the various media projects I’ll be involved with.”

Huff reports news director Vickie Burns sent an email to staff saying Berman had an “interest in pursuing different opportunities within the local sports arena. To that end, we have mutually agreed that the time is right for Len to take advantage of those opportunities.”

Berman joined WNBC in 1985.

Yesterday, Gawker reported on a “pervasive rumor” that the two main anchors at NBC’s two largest stations, WNBC and KNBC-Los Angeles, may be the next to depart.