We are honored to induct into our Hall of Fame two of Rochester’s most distinguished journalists. Doug Emblidge and Ginny Ryan have brought news to thousands of Rochester homes for a combined 66 years; have served as the co-anchors of 13WHAM News at 5:00 for more than two decades. In addition to co-anchoring with Emblidge, Ryan serves as the anchor …
There would be no summer in New York without Michael Kay broadcasting the Yankees. This legendary broadcaster’s career spans a 27 year period. Kay has received nine Emmy Awards and thirty six Emmy nominations while working with the YES network. Kay won the 2015 New York Emmy Award as the best play-by-play announcer for his work on YES’ Yankees telecasts. …
Simply stated Dan Ingram was a legend. A native of Flushing of New York, “Big Dan” began his radio career as a student at Hofstra’s radio station WHCH. “Big Dan” started his professional career at; WNRC, (Now WVOX) New Rochelle, New York; and WALK-FM, Patchogue, New York. After stops in Connecticut, Texas and St. Louis, he returned to the Empire State on WABC-AM radio …
Dave’s commitment to broadcasting in New York is beyond measure. He served as President and General Manager of WABC-TV, Channel 7 in NY City, the flagship of the ABC owned television stations. He was responsible for WABC-TV and all of its ancillary businesses, including: WABC’s digital property ABC7NY; and the station’s website. He also was responsible for the production of the …