New York Public Radio CEO Christy Tanner Resigns After Eight Months
Effective Tuesday, Christy Tanner has resigned as president and CEO of New York Public Radio after just eight months in the role, having started in February at the nation’s largest public radio station. The reason for her departure has not been disclosed by NYPR. Until a new permanent CEO is appointed, a temporary "Office of the CEO" will oversee operations, comprising LaFontaine Oliver, Jenna Weiss-Berman, and Gary Knell. Tanner's exit occurs amid NYPR's efforts to tackle a $9.3 million deficit and reevaluate its operations following the closure of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. NYPR manages an annual budget of over $78 million, which includes WNYC and WQXR. Tanner previously held a position at CBS News Digital and began her career as a reporter.
Key facts
- Christy Tanner stepped down as president and CEO of New York Public Radio after eight months, announced Tuesday.
- Tanner started in February at the largest public radio station in the United States.
- NYPR did not provide a reason for her exit.
- A three-person temporary Office of the CEO will oversee the organization until a permanent replacement is found.
- The interim group includes LaFontaine Oliver, Jenna Weiss-Berman and Gary Knell.
- NYPR has an annual budget of more than $78 million and is the parent of WNYC, WQXR, WNYC Studios, Gothamist, New Jersey Public Radio and the Jerome L. Greene Performance Space.
- Tanner succeeded LaFontaine Oliver, who stepped down as CEO in July 2025 after three years and became executive chair.
- NYPR has been digging out from a $9.3 million deficit and cut 7% of its workforce in 2025, leaving 21 people without work.
Entities
Artists
- Christy Tanner
- LaFontaine Oliver
- Jenna Weiss-Berman
- Gary Knell
- John Rose
- Tom Reno
- Jennifer Houlihan Roussel
- Jennifer Schell Podoll
- Donald Trump
- Mamdani
Institutions
- New York Public Radio
- Corporation for Public Broadcasting
- Congress
- Pineapple Street Studios
- Paper Kite Productions
- National Public Radio
- WNYC
- WQXR
- WNYC Studios
- Gothamist
- New Jersey Public Radio
- Jerome L. Greene Performance Space
- CBS News Digital
- Coraly Partners
- Associated Press
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Memphis
- Tennessee