John Catsimatidis

Teamsters Denounce Billionaire John Catsimatidis For Firing Striking Workers

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

"These immigrant workers went on strike because they wanted equal pay with others in their industry and John Catsimatidis fired them in retaliation," said Demos Demopoulos, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 553.

Key Points: 
  • "These immigrant workers went on strike because they wanted equal pay with others in their industry and John Catsimatidis fired them in retaliation," said Demos Demopoulos, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 553.
  • "Catsimatidis should do what is right rehire these workers and agree to a fair union contract so they can provide for their families."
  • Local elected officials have supported the striking workers and demanded that Catsimatidis agree to a fair contract.
  • I stand with these brave Teamsters and call on Catsimatidis to finally do the right thing: negotiate a fair contract.

“Bo Snerdley,” Longtime Co-Host of Rush Limbaugh Show, to Join TALKRADIO 77 WABC All-Star Lineup

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Thursday, August 26, 2021

Bo Snerdley, has joined TALKRADIO 77 WABC, beginning this week.

Key Points: 
  • Bo Snerdley, has joined TALKRADIO 77 WABC, beginning this week.
  • Golden, who for more than 30 years worked on The Rush Limbaugh Show, is now the host of the 4 to 5 p.m. hour every weekday on 77 WABC in New York.
  • In addition, The WABC James Golden Show is simulcast on Red Apple Medias 107.1 WLIR-FM in the Hamptons and worldwide at www.wabcradio.com and via the 77 WABC mobile app.
  • Jamess many years of working with Rush Limbaugh have made him a household name, and were thrilled to welcome him back to 77 WABC!

Striking Oil Workers Protest Catsimatidis for Underpaying Essential Workers

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Monday, May 24, 2021

NEW YORK, May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters and striking oil workers rallied outside of billionaire John Catsimatidis' Manhattan offices today in protest of the low wages paid to essential workers at Catsimatidis' United Metro Energy.

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  • NEW YORK, May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters and striking oil workers rallied outside of billionaire John Catsimatidis' Manhattan offices today in protest of the low wages paid to essential workers at Catsimatidis' United Metro Energy.
  • John Catsimatidis should show his philotimo to the essential workers who labored every day through the pandemic, and before, to make his company into what it is today."
  • United Metro Energy workers have provided gasoline, diesel, and heating oil to New York throughout the pandemic, but are paid much less than workers at other city oil companies and receive poor medical and retirement benefits.
  • The United Metro Energy oil terminal distributes heating oil to New York City schools, hospitals, and the MTA, as well as fuel to area gas stations.

77 WABC Radio Announces New Primetime Program With Award-winning Broadcaster Rita Cosby

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Monday, March 15, 2021

John Catsimatidis, CEO of Red Apple Group and subsidiaries Red Apple Media and 77 WABC Radio, has announced the addition of The Rita Cosby Show to the stations primetime weeknight lineup.

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  • John Catsimatidis, CEO of Red Apple Group and subsidiaries Red Apple Media and 77 WABC Radio, has announced the addition of The Rita Cosby Show to the stations primetime weeknight lineup.
  • Cosby was named Radio Inks 2018 Most Influential Woman Legend of the Year and has won six Gracie Awards in radio, including for Outstanding Host and Outstanding Talk Show.
  • We are proud to welcome such a respected host to 77 WABC Radio and anticipate big success for The Rita Cosby Show, said John Catsimatidis.
  • Cosby was previously at 77 WABC Radio from 2014 to 2018, where she served as Political Editor as well as host of successful weekend and midday shows.

Red Apple Media, 77 WABC Names Emily Pankow General Counsel

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Friday, January 15, 2021

John Catsimatidis, CEO of Red Apple Group, the parent company of Red Apple Media and 77 WABC Radio has announced that Emily Pankow, Esq.

Key Points: 
  • John Catsimatidis, CEO of Red Apple Group, the parent company of Red Apple Media and 77 WABC Radio has announced that Emily Pankow, Esq.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210115005382/en/
    Red Apple Media, 77 WABC Names Emily Pankow General Counsel (Photo: Business Wire)
    Pankow is a respected attorney who began her legal career at Red Apple Group as an associate.
  • The following statement was released by John Catsimatidis, CEO of Red Apple Group:
    Red Apple Media and WABC Radio will be well served by Emily's legal insight.
  • The following statement has been released by Chad Lopez, President, Red Apple Media:
    We are thrilled to welcome Emily as General Counsel of Red Apple Media and to the iconic, legendary, WABC brand.