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Yeransian speaks; says she's moving on

 

Former Channel 10 reporter Leslie Yeransian, who parted ways with the station in July, got in touch this week.

She says she is not trying to return to WJAR and is instead looking "for a company that recognizes my value as a hardworking team player and pays me accordingly. In the meantime, I''m always utilizing my passion and drive to create my own projects."

Yeransian sent along the following note:

I want to thank the Rhode Island community for their passion, warmth and support. The last few weeks have been extremely difficult for me as I am no longer doing what I love: communicating with the public. I greatly appreciate your outpouring of kindness.

Rhode Island is like no other community. It's like what every community wants to be, a throw-back to the 1950s, when people loved their streets, cared about their schools and reached out to their neighbors.

I want to thank the police and fire departments, the elected officials, the Armenian, Portuguese and Italian communities and churches, all of the local universities, the Rhode Island Fishermen's Alliance,  Rhode Island Housing, the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission and every individual who makes the Ocean State such a special oasis. Your initiative and passion for the community creates a synergy, a life force, that has the power to produce change. May you continue to serve with strength, grace and compassion.

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9 Comments

  • Joe said:

    Leslie

    great letter, the station is definitely not the same without you!!!

    Joe

    August 21, 2008 11:11 AM
  • Your Namesake said:

    You are articulate, beautiful and intelligent.  I know the future holds great things in store for you.

    Best of luck in your new endeavors and adventures.

    August 21, 2008 11:33 AM
  • LV said:

    What a great letter! It's sad to see you leave when you cared so much about the community. You will find success wherever you go.

    August 21, 2008 2:13 PM
  • A Providence admirer said:

    I hope you stay in the area to apply your many talents to the Providence area.  You revealed the character of the area and provided your viewers with great appreciation for their community. I hope you continue in a similar vain.

    August 21, 2008 5:00 PM
  • You're dillusional..... said:

    Journalists are suppose to be the watchdogs of society. the "truth keepers." Those who are truly worthy of calling themselves Journalists deliver FACTS not FICTION to those they are serving. Too often TV "personalities" such as yourself, Lelie, believe broadcast journalism is really about getting their pretty face on camera. It seems this passion you speak of was for fiction writing...not journalism. You did a disservice to your viewers by crying "wolf" and i hope that if you do try to pursue another "glamorous" career in front of the camera you'll stick to the facts.

    August 25, 2008 7:54 PM
  • These people are morons said:

    Good Riddance.  These people must be on drugs?  I beleive so.  You are not a respected journalist, and you'll never make it anywhere.  If I don't have to see your crazy googly eyes in the Providence market again, I'll be truly happy.  Thanks for turning me off from WJAR completly.  

    August 28, 2008 4:02 AM
  • Peter Khan Zendran said:

    Such a response from you shows what a stupid spineless user of a weakling you are.  You complain to others that you were misrepresented and were the victim but do next to no real action and provide next to nothing in your defense.  And you confirm this further by praising the retard state and dago bastards who caused your problems.  Overall you are hypocrite who is a waste of time and money and who does not know the meaning of the words honesty and respect.

    September 15, 2008 4:37 PM
  • Alex said:

    Good luck to you Leslie wherever you go and clearly Providence has let a diamond slip through the surf.  Your connections and reports with the individuals you interviewed were insightful, passionate, and will not be forgotten.  Never forget your curiosity is contagious!    

    September 19, 2008 12:53 AM
  • Angelo Ciminiello said:

    Sounds like some jealous estrogen over at WJAR.

    Ah....could it be that Patrice Wood feeling her age and getting jealous? Or which peroxide chick Mrs. McGee (the sub-Queen Bee) or Mrs. Muri....was getting scared of a younger, harder working talent ousting their comfy seat.

    Leslie worked harder than anyone at the station and it showed. She'll land....better and stronger. Good luck!

    September 19, 2008 12:54 AM

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