On The Air: Albany Street (?)

 For the last several years, Albany Broadcasting, a subsidiary of Pamal Broadcasting, has opened its Sunday morning schedule with a pair of talk shows.

Albany Street airs just before 5:30 am on WROW (Magic 590/100.5 FM). There is no information on when the series premiered, but it is a fixture. As of today, B95.5 afternoon host Jon Reilly has taken over as series host from veteran Joe Condon, weekend host at B95.5. Again, there is no mention of whether or not Condon has retired or simply passed the baton, if you will.

Albany Street is coupled with News, Views, & Interviews for a hour-long public affairs block airing on WROW & WYJB (B95.5). Aaron Mair is now the solo host for the latter as of August 14.

Last year, Albany Mayoral candidate Alicia Purdy appeared on Albany Street, and the complete episode is available on Ms. Purdy's YouTube channel.

There are still public affairs programs airing on local television, but it isn't the same as it was when ye scribe was growing up in the 70's (i.e. The Urban League Speaks Out! comes to mind). Albany Street and News, Views, & Interviews are recorded 4-5 days before broadcast due to the early morning air times.

Rating: A.