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Curtis Sliwa And Rita Cosby NEW YORK, NY - February 6, 2018  – 77 WABC Radio announces the powerhouse pairing of quintessential New York host Curtis Sliwa and acclaimed Emmy-winning journalist Rita Cosby for the dynamic new talk show “Curtis + Cosby”, debuting Tuesday, February 6, from 12-3pm on 77 WABC Radio in New York City. The “Curtis + Cosby” show brings together two renowned New York natives and experienced broadcasters for the first time: Curtis Sliwa, the iconic founder of the Guardian Angels and Rita Cosby, the award-winning TV/Radio host and best-selling author. Sliwa enters his fourth year hosting Middays on 77 WABC. Cosby continues as 77 WABC Political Editor, expanding upon her role since 2014 hosting the Gracie Award-winning “Election Central” and “The Rita Cosby Show”. Chad Lopez, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Media-New York, said, “Curtis and Rita are larger than life personalities and exceptional hosts who really understand wh...

Rita Cosby Tomaczek Bednarek With Paul Ferguson, Rita Cosby, Dominic Chianese And Kelly Wright WABC Radio's Political Editor Rita Cosby hosted a blockbuster evening this month featuring top political guests and entertainers. Ann Coulter & Rita Cosby The sold-out crowd packed Delmonico's Kitchen in New York City and were treated to Cosby's dynamic personality and great political insight as well as a surprise interview from then GOP Presidential Candidate Ben Carson, who told the captivated audience some big news... why he was about to leave the race. Political firebrand Ann Coulter stirred up the crowd when she discussed her controversial views on Donald Trump and immigration, even taking questions from both sides of the political aisle. The fabulous evening also included great singing by Sopranos' star Dominic Chianese, Fox News Host Kelly Wright and Tomaczek Bednarek, as well as an amazing guitar rendition of "Purple Rain" ...

**** Rita Cosby Has Historic Conversation With The Pope **** Rita Cosby's Conversation With Pope Francis Rita Cosby With Pope Francis TV journalist and WABC Radio host Rita Cosby was granted a rare audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican in Rome on June 4, 2014, becoming one of the first American journalists to talk with the new Pontiff. Among topics discussed, she asked him about his possible role as Mideast peacemaker. Her conversation comes on the verge of a monumental meeting set to take place this Sunday at the Pope's Vatican apartment with both Israeli President Shimon Peres and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, both of whom Cosby has also met. The surprise invitation to both presidents for a prayer summit this weekend was extended during the Pope's recent three day visit to the Middle East. which included celebrating Mass in Bethlehem’s Manger Square. Although she has interviewed more than 20 world leaders, in...

Rosanna Scotto With Rita Cosby And Greg Kelly Emmy-Winning TV Host Rita Cosby had a full court press on her first day on WABC Radio. Fox 5 New York's morning team of Greg Kelly and Rosanna Scotto announced the big launch and touted her many exclusive interviews, which include twenty world leaders and countless A-list celebrities. The legendary newsgal has joined NY1's Pat Kiernan in the key 5-6pm afternoon drivetime slot on WABC, the most listened to radio station in the country. Cosby's new move was profiled in all the top papers and major online sites, and is getting rave reviews.