77 WABC owner and host John Catsimatidis has released a statement following the apology from morning host Sid Rosenberg on Wednesday morning.
Rosenberg found himself in hot water following a social media post where he called New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani a “Radical Islam cockroach” and a “Jihadist America hating Mayor” while urging President Donald Trump to stop meeting with and speaking positively about the newly elected New York mayor.
On Wednesday morning, Rosenberg apologized, offering “a heartfelt apology” to anyone upset by his comments, including Mamdani.
Following that apology, John Catsimatidis thanked Rosenberg for his apology, and shared why he felt it was necessary.
“We believe open conversation is important to talk radio in our country, but personal attacks on individuals is not acceptable at WABC,” said Catsimatidis. “We are glad Sid Rosenberg — a good friend — agrees and acknowledges WABC policies. WABC does not want personal attacks on any individuals. Disagree with policies, disagree with opinions, that is fine. That is what talk radio is all about. That is good for America, to have opinions and disagreements and healthy conversation when we do disagree. At the end of the day, we are all Americans.”
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