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The Open Line and other 98.7 Kiss FM shows are now on 107.5 WBLS

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Today the rest of the country got a taste of the New York Tri-State area public affairs show stylings of  the “Open Line” with hosts Bob Slade, James Mtume, and Bob Pickett. The trio were guest hosting for Al Sharpton’s syndicated program “Keeping It Real.” The Open Line, which was a part of the weekend lineup at the former 98.7 Kiss FM, has made the transition over to 107.5 WBLS. Station VP/general manager Deon Levingston followed through on his promise to bring the Open Line over to WBLS. A statement he made on air during the show’s last scheduled broadcast on Kiss FM … Continue reading The Open Line and other 98.7 Kiss FM shows are now on 107.5 WBLS

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Bugsy Named Assistant PD at 98.7 Kiss FM

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Emmis Communications the parent company of Urban AC (WRKS) 98.7 KISS FM (New York) has named Fred “Bugsy” Buggs, as its Assistant Program Director. Buggs, a New York City radio legend has worked at all of the current urban FM stations in the Big Apple (WBLS, Hot 97, Power 105.1, as well as 98.7 KISS FM) over his career. He was also the first night host at Philly’s heritage station WUSL Power 99. Besides holding down the Assistant PD Chair, Bugsy will continue as producer for The Tom Joyner Morning Show and host Saturday afternoon at the station. “Bugsy has extensive knowledge about … Continue reading Bugsy Named Assistant PD at 98.7 Kiss FM