The end of an era. Today, Audacy announced an end of news the 880 AM frequency.  The all-news format and the WCBS-AM call letters will go away at 12:01AM on August 26th, 2024.  Former WCBS news director Tim Scheld joins On the Record with Steve Scott to discuss the legacy of WCBS 880.

Photo: WCBS Radio, Newsradio 88 helicopter. New York, NY August 17, 1967. (Photo by CBS via Getty Images)

The end of an era. Today, Audacy announced an end of news the 880 AM frequency.  The all-news format and the WCBS-AM call letters will go away at 12:01AM on August 26th, 2024.  Former WCBS news director Tim Scheld joins On the Record with Steve Scott to discuss the legacy of WCBS 880.
Photo: WCBS Radio, Newsradio 88 helicopter. New York, NY August 17, 1967. (Photo by CBS via Getty Images)

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Wayne Cabot, the longtime voice of WCBS 880 AM, delivers a heartfelt final goodbye as WCBS 880 ends the all-news format, marking the end of a 57-year era. Cabot's recorded farewell was a nostalgic tribute to the station’s legacy and a call for listeners to seek trustworthy news sources amidst a shrinking news landscape. (Producer's note: We removed some licensed music.)

Photo: Wayne Cabot (L) and Deborah Rodriguez (R) broadcast their last show in the old WCBS Radio studios on October 20, 2000, prior to relocating in a new digital studio. Photo credit Richard Levine/Corbis via Getty Images

Wayne Cabot, the longtime voice of WCBS 880 AM, delivers a heartfelt final goodbye as WCBS 880 ends the all-news format, marking the end of a 57-year era. Cabot's recorded farewell was a nostalgic tribute to the station’s legacy and a call for listeners to seek trustworthy news sources amidst a shrinking news landscape. (Producer's note: We removed some licensed music.)
Photo: Wayne Cabot (L) and Deborah Rodriguez (R) broadcast their last show in the old WCBS Radio studios on October 20, 2000, prior to relocating in a new digital studio. Photo credit Richard Levine/Corbis via Getty Images

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On Aug 22nd at 12:01 AM, WCBS 880 News will be retired. Wayne Cabot, Paul Murnane, Brigitte Quinn and "A Cast Of Thousands" joined in on this three hour celebration of this iconic NYC radio station. Listen back to the entire program right here.

On Aug 22nd at 12:01 AM, WCBS 880 News will be retired. Wayne Cabot, Paul Murnane, Brigitte Quinn and "A Cast Of Thousands" joined in on this three hour celebration of this iconic NYC radio station. Listen back to the entire program right here.

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