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Christy Tanner Appointed CEO of New York Public Radio

2/3/2026

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Christy Tanner, a veteran of CBS News and The Associated Press, is appointed president and CEO of New York Public Radio, effective immediately.
She succeeds LaFontaine E. Oliver, who will become executive chair.
Tanner aims to strengthen financial stability and expand the audience nationally and internationally.
New York Public Radio has seen increased listener support amid funding cuts, surpassing its fundraising goal by $4 million.

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Story summary

Christy Tanner, a veteran of CBS News and The Associated Press, is appointed president and CEO of New York Public Radio, effective immediately.
She succeeds LaFontaine E. Oliver, who will become executive chair.
Tanner aims to strengthen financial stability and expand the audience nationally and internationally.
New York Public Radio has seen increased listener support amid funding cuts, surpassing its fundraising goal by $4 million.