Emmy-Winning Reporter Files Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Against News12 Long Island After Alleged Dismissal for Declining Pay Cut
Uniondale, NY — Emmy-winning investigative reporter Rachel Yonkunas has filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against News12 Long Island and its parent company Altice USA, alleging that her dismissal was influenced by her advocacy against unequal treatment at the network. Yonkunas claims she was terminated after refusing to accept a $10,000 pay cut to shift to an early morning slot, despite her significant qualifications and achievements. Yonkunas, 35, joined the local news station in 2022 and …