WCBS Newsradio 880AM will present “Celebrating 50 Years of News: A Night of New York Stories” on Tuesday, August 8 at the PlayStation Theater in NYC’s Times Square. The famed station is bringing in some of NYC’s most notable celebrities in news, sports, politics, and entertainment to help celebrate. The hosts will be 880AM’s Wayne Cabot and Alex Silverman. And the evening will close with a special interview and song performance by the legendary Tony Bennett.
“Newsradio 880 is a trusted New York City news outlet with a rich history and legacy of delivering up-to-the-minute news,” said Marc Rayfield, Senior Vice President/Market Manager CBS RADIO New York. “We are proud to be a part of the fabric of New York and will continue to tell the stories of the people, places, and happenings from all around this great city. This special night is a chance to gather with listeners, station personalities, and prominent figures to celebrate what the station has meant for the past 50 years and will continue to mean well into the future.”
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; the program begins at 8:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 23 at 10:00 a.m. ET via www.axs.com. Ticket prices range from $55 to $150. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Exploring the Arts Foundation, Tony Bennett’s charity organization dedicated to transforming the lives of young people through arts education.
