WCBS 880 Ends 57-Year Run as All-News Radio Station

New York City loses a key news source as WCBS 880 transitions to ESPN programming, leaving 1010 WINS as the sole all-news station.

Wayne Cabot delivered the final sign-off, marking the end of an era for New York journalism.
The station's closure is part of a broader trend of consolidating local news outlets.
WCBS 880 will now operate under the call letters WHSQ, focusing on sports content.
Longtime staff and listeners expressed deep sadness and shared memories of the station's impact.
The Writers Guild of America highlighted the significant loss for the news industry and local journalism.