Five anchorwomen at cable news channel NY1 on Wednesday accused their employer of age and gender discrimination, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court.

The plaintiffs -- Roma Torre, Kristen Shaughnessy, Amanda Farinacci, Vivian Lee and Jeanine Ramirez -- range in age from 40 to 61.

“Women on TV should accurately reflect women in society and be celebrated at every age, not treated like decoration that can be disposed and replaced with a newer version,” the plaintiffs said in a statement as part of their lawsuit against NY1 parent company Charter Communications.

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“We have poured our hearts and souls into our work at NY1, but in the end we have been left excluded, marginalized and vulnerable," they added. "We are fighting for ourselves and all other women who face this same struggle on a daily basis, and we hope to send a clear message to all news media across the country that this must change.”

Charter spokeswoman Maureen Huff said in a statement to The Hill that the lawsuit was without merit.

“We take these allegations seriously and as we complete our thorough review, we have not found any merit to them," Huff said. “NY1 is a respectful and fair workplace and we’re committed to providing a work environment in which all our employees are valued and empowered.”

The anchorwomen are being represented by Douglas Wignor, a New York-based employment lawyer.

NY1 launched more than 25 years ago and is a prominent news outlet in the city. The channel was owned by Time Warner until Charter purchased it in 2016.