WNBC says it's still standing behind Sue Simmons

BY VERNE GAY | verne.gay@newsday.com

10:33 PM EDT, May 14, 2008

WNBC/4 released another statement late Wednesday apologizing again for the late-evening gaffe on Monday, when the station's veteran anchor Sue Simmons yelled a four-letter word during a tease for the 11 p.m. news.

But Wednesday's statement -- which a spokesperson declined to elaborate on -- also appeared designed to dash media speculation that Simmons' 28-year tenure was imperiled by the outburst.

"Sue Simmons is a highly valued 30-year veteran of WNBC," said the statement. "Sue, along with WNBC, remains deeply sorry for her offensive remark on Monday night for which she quickly apologized. It was an unfortunate mistake that she truly regrets."

The gaffe wasn't only a public relations embarrassment for the station -- gearing up to launch a 24-hour local news channel and struggling to contain costs in the face of declining ratings -- but a personal one for the well-liked Simmons.

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