Bold Gold Counts Down To ‘Catskills News Talk’
• Bold Gold Media Group in Upstate New York is making final preparations to launch a new station, as 1240 WVOS-AM/Liberty, NY — currently simulcasting Classic Hits sister WVOS-FM, will become Catskills News Talk on Monday, July 26, augmented by two FM translators: W223DB @ 92.5/Liberty, NY & W235AW @ 94.9/Monticello, NY. The Classic Hits format will remain intact on WVOS-FM (95.9 VOS-FM).
WVOS-AM, which celebrated its 75th anniversary last year, will also become the new radio home of the legacy Ciliberto & Friends morning show, anchored by 18-year company veteran Paul Ciliberto, who will unplug from mornings on Country simulcast WDNB-FM/WHNB-FM (Thunder 102) and debut on Catskills News Talk on June 26. The company will announce a new Thunder 102 morning show on July 5.
Commenting on the impending launch, GM Dawn Ciorciari said, “Taking a legacy AM radio station, and re-imagining it into an additional radio format in a local market is an exciting expansion of Bold Gold’s local broadcast portfolio, and is a testament to an incredible team of local broadcast professionals, a supportive community, and the importance that local radio continues to have to provide local news, talk and information.”
Chase Daniels, Director of Programming, Bold Gold Media NY, commented, “The launch of Catskills News Talk marks another BOLD move in our New York market as we expand our programming offerings and bring back the heritage ‘Voice of Sullivan.’ Putting this station together required a lot of well-thought-out decisions, and I’m honored to have had the opportunity to bring it all together.”
Paul Ciliberto, who also serves as a Senior Advisor to, Bold Gold Media NY, commented, “For close to 18 years Ciliberto & Friends has become the morning show dedicated to the local community. I’m very excited for the move to Catskills News Talk. This move gives Ciliberto & Friends the opportunity to expand the focus on the local community with more time dedicated to guests and information. I’m also thrilled for the expansion of the trusted local news product with Catskills News and [News Director] Mike Sakell being even more a part of the show. This new project exemplifies Bold Gold Media’s commitment to the local community and local radio.”
News Director Mike Sakell said, “As both a radio personality and News Director for the past 43 years, a large part associated with the ‘Voice of Sullivan,’ I’m honored to be a part of this historic addition to the Sullivan County media landscape. I’m also excited for the opportunity to expand on the information services available to the community including local news, interviews and unique features.”
