New York State Broadcasters Association Names Hall Of Fame Class Of 2019

Hall of Fame

The NEW YORK STATE BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION has announced the NYSBA Hall of Fame Class of 2019, to be inducted at the Broadcast Leadership and Hall of Fame Luncheon during the NAB NEW YORK conference in OCTOBER. In addition, FCC Commissioner MIKE O'RIELLY will be honored as "New Yorker of the Year."
 
NYSBA President DAVID DONOVAN said, “The Class of 2019 reflects the best in our profession. All have distinguished careers serving their local community.  They truly represent the importance of local broadcasting.  It’s an honor to induct them into our Hall of Fame.”

DONOVAN added, “Commissioner O’RIELLY’s connection with NEW YORK runs deep. The University of Rochester graduate stated during his confirmation hearings in 2013, “I was born and raised in a small city located on the ERIE CANAL, just outside BUFFALO, NEW YORK… The people of LOCKPORT are hearty, hardworking, holders of strong faith, and fans of the BUFFALO BILLS. They accept the hard winter weather and lack of sun as a badge of honor.” 

The inductees:

• ENTERCOM Sports WFAN-A-F/NEW YORK morning co-host BOOMER ESIASON
• ABC O&O WABC-TV (ABC 7)/NEW YORK anchor/reporter DIANA WILLIAMS
• CUMULUS Top 40 WNTQ (93Q)/SYRACUSE morning team TED LONG and AMY ROBBINS
• Former ABC affiliate WKBW-TV/BUFFALO weatherman and children's show host "COMMANDER TOM" JOLLS

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