FCC investigating Fox over its operation of WWOR-TV

The Federal Communications Commission is investigating News Corp.'s Fox to determine if the company misled the regulatory agency with regards to the operations of its television station WWOR-TV in Seacaucus (NJ).

In a letter sent to Fox, the FCC said it needs to determine if Fox and WWOR intentionally provided "material factual information that was incorrect" or is guilty of "intentionally omitting material information." At issue is the staffing level and amount of local programming WWOR-TV carries. Fox has been criticized by media watchdogs and even Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) for not providing ample coverage of New Jersey on the station. Although WWOR-TV is known primarily as an outlet serving New York, it is technically based in New Jersey. Fox also owns WNYW-TV New York and has consolidated much of the operations of the two stations. Fox acquired WWOR in 2001.