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Bill Evans

  • NYSBA
  • Jul 18
  • 1 min read
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Bill Evans is the Owner, Program Director, Chief Meteorologist, and Morning Show Co-Host for WLNG 92.1 FM in Sag Harbor, NY, and WFRM 94.5 FM in Sagaponack, NY.  He is a 20-time Emmy Award Winner and a 5-time NY Times Best Selling Author.  Bill is also a recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for Distinguished Public Service.

 

For 30 years, Bill was the Senior Meteorologist for WABC-TV Channel 7 Eyewitness News, WPLJ Radio 95.5 FM with "Scott & Todd in the Morning," and 77 WABC AM Radio with "Imus in the Morning."  

 

He was also heard on the ABC Radio Network and ESPN Radio.  He has appeared on ABC's “Good Morning America,” “ABC News” with Peter Jennings and then with David Muir, “LIVE! with Regis and Kathie,” then "Regis and Kelly," then “Kelly And Ryan," "ESPN's SportsCenter," The Discovery Channel's "How Stuff Works,” "The View,” "The Good Wife" and "The Unexplained" with William Shatner.

 

Bill has appeared on the New York stage, playing himself in "The Radio City Christmas Spectacular" at Radio City Music Hall.  He's also appeared on Broadway as The Candlestick "Lumier" in Disney's "Beauty and the Beast." He has performed stand-up comedy on "The Punch Line Circuit," "Comedy Nation," and "Dangerfield's."

 

Bill has received an "Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters" from Dowling College in Oakdale, NY, and an "Honorary Doctorate of Science" from Centenary College in Hackettstown, NJ, and was awarded Beneath the Seas "Diver of the Year."  Bill is a member of the Friars Club, The American Meteorological Society, and the NY Broadcasters Association.


 
 

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1805 Western Ave, Albany,
NY 12203

518-456-8888

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Monday - Friday

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

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History

Since the beginning of radio and television, broadcasters in New York have played a leading role in the industry. The Hall of Fame honors television and radio professionals from across the state who have dedicated their careers to serving local communities.

They have set a high standard for future generations. We are honored to recognize these outstanding broadcasters through membership into the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

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