John Schaefer

The 37-year-old eclectic music program, which has since its inception been hosted by John Schaefer, will continue to air seven nights a week on the radio and through its online stream.

Facing criticisms from music fans and company staff members, Goli Sheikholeslami, New York Public Radio's newly arrived CEO, said she would take the weekend to think about the fate of the show.

The news has provoked a deep sense of mourning and nostalgia for both the show and the city's eroding arts and culture scene.