MacKay Named Pres., WABC Long Island
• John Catsimatidis, Chairman & CEO of Red Apple Media and 77 WABC Radio/New York, has tapped Frank MacKay, former Chairman of the New York State Independence Party and longtime radio host, as President of 77 WABC Radio’s Long Island Division on simulcast partner 107.1 WLIR/Hampton Bays, NY. Catsimatidis purchased WLIR in 2020 to expand the reach of 100-year-old 77 WABC to the east end of Long Island.
Catsimatidis said, “Frank MacKay has longstanding knowledge of Long Island media, government, and politics, which will be an asset to this station. We are excited to expand and enhance 77 WABC Radio’s presence on Long Island.” 77 WABC has been on the airwaves in the Tri-State area for the past 100 years.
Frank MacKay has been a longtime fixture on television and radio. After becoming involved in the independent Presidential candidacy of Ross Perot in 1992, MacKay was elected Chairman of the New York State Independence Party at age 32, the youngest ever in New York State history to serve as the Chairman of a State political party. MacKay would be elected twelve times to the position, helping the Independence Party grow its influence and statewide prominence for three decades.
MacKay is also the author of eight published books, holds a Master’s Degree from SUNY Stony Brook and in 2008 was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Five Towns College. [Photo courtesy of 77 WABC Radio]
