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is now a part of&nbsp;New York&nbsp;Magazine.Now here’s a news story we didn’t expect to come out of new Netflix movie, . On October 15, Alaina Pinto, a local-news anchor for Boston’s 7News, revealed on and that she had been fired from her job simply for appearing in the film — as a local news anchor no less. “Earlier this week I was let go from 7 News. I am posting this because I want to be open and honest with all of you,” Pinto wrote. “In doing so, I mistakenly violated my contract with the station and I understand why management unfortunately chose to terminate me. I am deeply disappointed and saddened, and I hoped this would not be how things evolved.” Pinto ended the announcement by thanking her colleagues at 7News and reassuring viewers that she will “stay in touch and keep you updated on the next chapter - the future is bright!”Hi Friends! I have some news to share… Earlier this week I was let go from 7 News. I am posting this because I want to be open and honest with all of you. Last year, I participated in a cameo in the recently released Netflix movie by Adam Sandler, "Hubie Halloween". (1/3)— Alaina Pinto (@alainapinto)In doing so, I mistakenly violated my contract with the station and I understand why management unfortunately chose to terminate me. I am deeply disappointed and saddened, and I hoped this would not be how things evolved. (2/3)— Alaina Pinto (@alainapinto)Thanks to all my wonderful 7 News viewers and my supportive and great colleagues at the station. Reporting the news to you every morning was an honor and a privilege. I promise to stay in touch and keep you updated on the next chapter - the future is bright! (3/3)— Alaina Pinto (@alainapinto)Presumably, Pinto is on the hunt for a new job now. Maybe Sandler has some openings?Sign In to Comment

is now a part of&nbsp;New York&nbsp;Magazine.Now here’s a news story we didn’t expect to come out of new Netflix movie, . On October 15, Alaina Pinto, a local-news anchor for Boston’s 7News, revealed on and that she had been fired from her job simply for appearing in the film — as a local news anchor no less. “Earlier this week I was let go from 7 News. I am posting this because I want to be open and honest with all of you,” Pinto wrote. “In doing so, I mistakenly violated my contract with the station and I understand why management unfortunately chose to terminate me. I am deeply...

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