Former U.S. Senator from New York, Alfonse D’Amato, is joining 77 WABC as a regular contributor. D’Amato will share political insights on 77 WABC’s talk programs, including Cats & Cosby, co-hosted by Catsimatidis and Rita Cosby.
In a release, John Catsimatidis, owner of 77WABC and Red Apple Media, called D’Amato one of the most knowledgeable people he knows.
“From his many years in the U.S. Senate, Al has a deep understanding of the underpinnings of politics — local, national, and global – and will help 77 WABC listeners discern the truth about what’s really going on in Washington and the world.”
Senator D’Amato expressed his pleasure in being a part of one of the country’s top news and talk programming, highlighting 77 WABC’s reputation for openly discussing issues without being affiliated with any political party but dedicated to promoting what is best for America.
“I am pleased to be part of the greatest news/talk programming in the nation,” Sen. D’Amato said. “77 WABC is a station whose people call it the way it is and aren’t wed to a political party but are wed to doing what’s right in America,” he said.
Alfonse D’Amato had an impressive political career, serving as a New York representative in the U.S. Senate from 1981 to 1999.
During his tenure, he chaired the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and was a member of the Senate Finance Committee and the President’s Commission on Aviation Security and Terrorism.
He was instrumental in New York Republican politics and helped to recruit George Pataki and secure his Republican nomination in the 1994 gubernatorial race. After leaving the Senate, D’Amato founded Park Strategies, which is now a well-known lobbying firm.
