WCBS 880 New York – FINAL LIVE NEWSCAST – Ashok Bhalla – Levon Putney – August 23 2024
WCBS Newsradio 880, a staple of New York City radio, has been delivering breaking news and information to listeners for decades.
Known for its in-depth coverage of local, national, and international events, the station has played a vital role in keeping NY, NJ & Conn informed. WCBS had a team of experienced journalists and reporters, like Charles Osgood, Lou Adler, Art Athens, Jim Donnelly, Pat Parson, Ben Farnsworth, Don Swaim, Jeff Caplan, Wayne Cabot, and many others kept New Yorkers informed. The station’s commitment to providing reliable and accurate news has made it a trusted source for countless New Yorkers from the station’s launch in 1967, to its demise in 2024, when owner Audacy decided to lease the station to Good Karma Broadcasting, so they could put ESPN on the signal.
On this aircheck, you’ll hear the final live hour of news on WCBS, as Ashok Bhalla hands off to Levon Putney as he anchors the last newscast. -Ellis