The second-largest broadcaster in the U.S. has just received no less than 16 2018 New York State Associated Press Association Awards. WCBS 880 (WCBS-AM) in New York received first place in seven categories, including “Outstanding News Operation for Radio.” Sister station 1010 WINS (WINS-AM) in New York was recognized with top honors in three categories. The stations collectively received second place finishes in six categories. Winners were honored at NYSAPA’s annual awards dinner on June 1 in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Here is the complete list of Entercom’s winners:
Broadcast Special Awards
Outstanding News Operation for Radio I
First Place
WCBS 880 (WCBS-AM)
New York, NY
Radio I
Spot News Coverage
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WCBS 880 (WCBS-AM)
New York, NY
“Mail Bomb Scare”
Continuing Coverage
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WCBS 880 (WCBS-AM)
New York, NY
“A Week of Terror in October”
Feature Story
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WCBS 880 (WCBS-AM)
New York, NY
Sean Adams
“Stories From Main Street: Haven Academy”
News Series
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WCBS 880 (WCBS-AM)
New York, NY
Peter Haskell
“New Wave: Women in Politics”
Use of Sound
First Place
WCBS 880 (WCBS-AM)
New York, NY
Mike Sugerman
“The Sweet Spot: $18 Cup of Coffee”
Digital Presence
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1010 WINS (WINS-AM)
New York, NY
Weathercast
First Place
WCBS 880 (WCBS-AM)
New York, NY
Craig Allen
Newscast
First Place
1010 WINS (WINS-AM)
New York, NY
Larry Mullins, Lori Madden and Justin Schrager
Art Athens General Excellence of Individual Reporting
First Place
1010 WINS (WINS-AM)
New York, NY
Al Jones
