The New York State Broadcasters Association inducted seven radio and TV personalities into its Hall of Fame during a ceremony Thursday at the Rainbow Room in New York City.
The Class of 2026 spans major-market news operations and regional community stations across the Empire State.
“From the biggest stage in America to the outstanding communities of Rochester, Glens Falls and Binghamton, these seven individuals have earned the trust of their audiences every single day,” said Heidi Raphael, NYSBA president and executive director, in a release.
The 2026 inductees are:
- Pete Cloutier, WCKM(FM), Glens Falls
- Bob Krummenacker, WBNG(TV), Binghamton
- Dan Miner, WCKM(FM), WCQL(FM), WWSC(AM/FM) and WDKM(FM), Glens Falls
- Bill Ritter, WABC(TV), New York City
- Sid Rosenberg, WABC(AM), New York City
- Chuck Samuels, WHAM(TV), Rochester
- Rosanna Scotto, WNYW(TV), New York City
Ed Levine served as Hall of Fame chairman and emcee for the event.
