A Half-Century Of Stories
A legendary station renowned for its storytelling, WCBS-AM (Newsradio 880)/New York will present “Celebrating 50 Years of News: A Night of New York Stories” on Tuesday, August 8 at the PlayStation Theater in Times Square. Hosted by 880AM’s Wayne Cabot and Alex Silverman, the event will celebrate the station’s 50th anniversary by bringing together some of New York’s most notable names in news, politics, sports and entertainment. The evening will close with a special interview and song performance by the legendary Tony Bennett.
“Newsradio 880 is a trusted New York City news outlet with a rich history and legacy of delivering up-to-the-minute news,” said Marc Rayfield, SVP/Market Manager CBS Radio New York. “We are proud to be a part of the fabric of New York and will continue to tell the stories of the people, places and happenings from all around this great city. This special night is a chance to gather with listeners, station personalities and prominent figures to celebrate what the station has meant for the past 50 years and will continue to mean well into the future.”
Among the special guests sharing their New York stories on stage will be Jeff Fager and Lesley Stahl of 60 Minutes, former New York Giants co-Captain George Martin, Late Show with David Letterman bandleader Paul Shaffer and former New York Mets Manager Bobby Valentine, along with WCBS 880AM personalities Craig Allen, Joe Connolly, Pat Farnack, Brad Heller, Tom Kaminski, Paul Murnane, Steve Scott and Michael Wallace. Ticket prices range from $55 to $150 and go on sale today at 10am ET via axs.com. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Exploring the Arts Foundation, Tony Bennett’s charity organization dedicated to transforming the lives of young people through arts education.
