Sliwa Solo, Huddy & Morano Early @ WABC

• Red Apple Media’s 77 WABC/New York announced several programming changes, starting with the news that station vet Curtis Sliwa (below) is now rolling solo from noon-3pm. Sliwa’s former co-host, Juliet Huddy has teamed up with WABC overnight personality Frank Morano to host the new 77 WABC Early News from 5-6am, featuring local news updates with Deb Valentine, traffic on the 7’s, sports with Sid Rosenberg, Business Reports, and travel, airline, and weather reports. Both shows will be simulcast on sister 107.1 WLIR/Long Island and streamed online at wabcradio.com.

John Catsimatidis, CEO of Red Apple Media, commented, “Juliet Huddy and Frank Morano will combine their decades of radio experience for the all-new 77 WABC Early News, bringing the Tri-State area all they need-to-know to start their mornings right. Huddy and Morano are two well-respected radio powerhouses. We could not be more excited to put them together for a jam-packed hour of news, traffic, sports, businesses, and much more.”

Chad Lopez, Pres. of Red Apple Media, said, “Juliet Huddy and Frank Morano are two of the finest in the business. Their broadcasts have earned a reputation for giving New Yorkers the news they need when they need it. Bringing them together on the airwaves is an asset to 77 WABC. The 77 WABC Early News will be a must-listen for New Yorkers, bringing two unmistakable personalities in one hour.” He added, “We are excited for Curtis to continue his success in the 12pm hour, telling it how he sees it, in a way that only Sliwa can.” Dave LaBrozzi, SVP of Programming for WABC remarked, “New Yorkers agree, no one does talk radio like our personalities. We are excited to bring this new dynamic to 77 WABC radio and for the continued success of our station and programs.”