WABC’s Sid Rosenberg Among NYSBA Hall of Fame Inductees
The New York State Broadcasters Association inducted the seven members of the class of 2026 into the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame on Thursday (10/22) at the Rainbow Room in New York City. NYSBA chair Chris Musial states, “On behalf of the NYSBA Board of Directors, congratulations to the Class of 2026. Each of these honorees has spent a career earning the trust of New Yorkers, on the air and in the community. Their dedication strengthens every station in this state, and we are proud to welcome them into the Hall of Fame.” Pictured above are (from l-r): NYSBA president Heidi Raphael; Dan Miner, WCKM-FM, WCQL-FM, WWSC-AM & FM and WDKM-FM, Glens Falls; Chuck Samuels, WHAM-TV, Rochester; Bob Krummenacker, WBNG-TV, Binghamton; Bill Ritter, WABC-TV, New York City; Sid Rosenberg, 77WABC, New York City; Rosanna Scotto, WNYW-TV, New York City; Pete Cloutier, WCKM-FM, Glens Falls; Ed Levine (Hall of Fame chairman/emcee) and NYSBA senior policy advisor David Donovan. Photo: Michael Priest Photography
role with Greater Media. NYSBA board chair Chris Musial says, “We are thrilled to welcome Heidi Raphael as the next president and CEO of the New York State Broadcasters Association. Heidi brings an exceptional combination of leadership experience, industry knowledge, and passion for broadcasting. We are confident she is the right leader to guide NYSBA into its next chapter while continuing the outstanding work David Donovan has led over the past decade and a half.”
president. NYSBA chairman Chris Musial states, “David is doing an outstanding job, but he believes the time has come to turn over management of the Association to the next generation. The Board of Directors is delighted he will continue to lead our lobbying efforts in Albany and Washington. The NYSBA Board and Executive Search Committee look forward to advancing the important work of Broadcasters on Multiple Platforms as we begin this search.” Donovan comments, “It has been a great run. Our goal is to bring someone on board earlier in the year to have a smooth transition. NYSBA has an outstanding Board of Directors and the best staff of any association in America.” Resumes will be accepted until February 28, 2026.