Ken Davidoff out of a job?

Update - 2:19 pm: Davidoff is safe. Whew!

Say it ain't so!

Taking a step away from the insanity in Las Vegas, it looks like one of my favorite writers may be soon joining the independent blogging ranks.

According to the New York Post (via River Ave. Blues), Newsday is laying off 100 staffers, including Ken Davidoff.

Three sports columnists' jobs are being eliminated. They are Sean Powell, Johnette Howard and Ken Davidoff.

Insiders said that some of the staffers might be allowed to reapply for lower-paid editorial positions. Davidoff's name was expected to be among that group.

Davidoff is easily one of the best writers in the New York area and he will be sorely missed if he is indeed gone for good. The Post reports that he may be offered a lower-paying job with the paper.

Good luck, Davidoff. If you ever need to know how to start your own blog, give me a call.

Update - 12:35 pm: The man is apparently unphased. Davidoff is running a live blog chat right now.