WRHU (88.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Variety format. Licensed to Hempstead, New York, the station is owned by Hofstra University. Since the 2010-11 NHL season, WRHU has been the radio home of New York Islanders games. Current Hofstra students produce, engineer, and perform on-air duties on all NY Islander game broadcasts with veteran NY Islander play by play announcer Chris King.
Princeton Review - 1st Place - Best College Radio Station - WRHU FM Radio Hofstra University - 2015
National Association of Broadcasters ( NAB ) Marconi Awards - Non Commercial Station of the Year - WRHU FM Radio Hofstra University - 2014
Princeton Review - 1st Place - Best College Radio Station - WRHU FM Radio Hofstra University - 2014
Press Club of Long Island - College Journalist of the Year - Shannan Ferry - WRHU FM / Hofstra - 2014
Gracie Award - Outstanding Hard News Feature "Video Game Violence" - Shannan Ferry - WRHU FM - 2014
Gracie Award - Outstanding Soft News Feature "Singing For Autism" - Shannan Ferry - WRHU FM - 2014
Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Award for Radio News Reporting "A Year After Sandy Hook, A Mom Chooses Love" - Rich DeKorte - WRHU - 2014
Fair Media Council Folio Awards: 2013 First Place Best Newscast (WRHU Newsline/Rick Rissetto, Shannan Ferry and Marisa Spano)
Press Club of Long Island - Radio Business Reporting 1st Place - "LI Business" by Brianna Borresen - WRHU FM - 2014
Press Club of Long Island- Radio College Sports Reporting – 1st Place - WRHU 88.7 FM The Locker Room - Kevin Dexter and Mike Murabito - 2013
Sportscasters Talent Agency of America - Top College Radio Broadcaster National Rankings #2 - Kevin Dexter - 2013
Press Club of Long Island - College Journalist of the Year - John Santucci - WRHU - Finalist - 2010
Fair Media Council of Long Island - First Place FOLIO Award Radio News Special Issues Reporting - WRHU FM Long Island Community Spotlight "Distracted While Driving" Hosted by Basia & Marc Wiener - WRHU - 2010
TALKERS New Media Seminar - Young American Broadcasters (YAB) Scholarship - Jason Goldstein - 2010
Society of Professional Journalists - Mark of Excellence Award Finalist – Best Radio Sports Reporting – Mitch Merman - 2010
Society of Professional Journalists - Mark of Excellence First Place– Best Radio News Reporting - John Santucci – 2010
Society of Professional Journalists - Mark of Excellence Award 2nd Place– Best All Around Radio Newscast – Newsline - 2010
Society of Professional Journalists - Mark of Excellence Award Finalist – Best Radio Feature- Mike Manzoni - WRHU – 2010
Society of Professional Journalists - Mark of Excellence Award Finalist – Best Radio Feature- John Santucci - WRHU – 2010
Hearst Journalism National Competition – Radio News Round 1 Competition - 2nd Place – John Santucci – 2009
Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF) - President’s Scholarship - John Santucci – 2009
Town of Hempstead Proclamation - 11/7/09 as "WRHU Day" to commemorate 50 years of service to the community - 2009
International Association of Business Communicators - Communications Student Achievement Award - Kim Saltmarsh - 2009
College Broadcasters, Inc. (CBI) - Best Sports Play By Play - 1st Place - Siddique Farooqi, Mike Leslie, and Jon Lauder (CAA Quarterfinals - Hofstra vs. Old Dominion).
Sportscasters Talent Agency of America - All American (5th overall) - Siddique Farooqi - 2009
Sportscasters Talent Agency of America - Top College Radio Broadcaster Finalist - Mike Leslie - 2009
Sportscasters Talent Agency of America - Top College Radio Broadcaster Semi Finalist - Jonathan Lauder - 2009
Society of Professional Journalists - Mark of Excellence Award Finalist – WRHU Newsline – 2009
Town of Hempstead Citation in recognition of being honored as' Woman of the Year' - Rosa Magarelli - 2009
RTNDA (Radio TV News Directors Association) - First Place Journalism Competition - Kim Saltmarsh - 2008
Hearst Journalism National Competition – First Place Radio News - Lauren Brookmeyer – 2008
Hearst Journalism National Competition – Semi-Finalist Radio News – Brian Bohl – 2008
Hearst Journalism National Competition – Semi-Finalist Radio News – Amanda Kenney – 2008
Hearst Journalism National Competition – Semi-Finalist Radio News - Andrea Klerides – 2008
Hearst Journalism National Competition – Semi Finalist Radio Feature Broadcast – Kim Saltmarsh - 2008
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State – Fulbright Fellowship – Mario Murillo - 2008
Cavan Association of New York – Crystal Trophy Commemorating 25 Years of Broadcasting Excellence and Community Service – Tony Jackson - 2008
Associated Press New York State Broadcasters Association - First Place Best Regularly Scheduled News Program - WRHU Newsline / Alex Dollin Producer – 2008
Associated Press New York State Broadcasters Association - First Place Radio News Feature - WRHU – 2008
Press Club of Long Island—First Place Award Radio - Kim Saltmarsh - 2008
Office of the Mayor, Inc. Village of Mineola - Proclamation for being honored as Parent of the Year by The Corpus Christi School Board and contributions to the community - Giovanna Auriemma – 2008
Nassau County Department of Recreation & Parks – Community Service Medal – Tony Jackson – 2008
Town of Hempstead - Certificate of Recognition for dedication to the Italian-American Community - Giovanna Auriemma - 2008
The Grand Lodge of New York, Order Sons of Italy in America. -- Certificate of Appreciation for "untiring efforts / devotion to Italian-Americans and fostering a positive image for all Italian-*Americans" - Giovanna Auriemma - 2008
Associated Press New York State Broadcasters Association - First Place Best College News Story – Lauren Brookmeyer - 2007
Long Island Press Club – First Place Feature Story Category – Lauren Brookmeyer - 2007
Long Island Press Club – First Place Radio Arts Category – Lauren Brookmeyer - 2007
The Association of Italian-American Educators (AIAE). -- Educator of the Year Award—Giovanna Auriemma - 2007
Hearst Journalism National Competition – Second Place Radio News – Kim Saltmarsh – 2007
Fair Media Council of Long Island – First Place FOLIO Award – Matt Shortis – 2007
Fair Media Council of Long Island - First Place FOLIO Award – Long Island Community Spotlight / Basia & Marc Wiener - 2007
Irish American Center of Nassau Suffolk and Queens—Appreciation Award—Eileen Cronin—2007
Town of Hempstead – Certificate of Recognition Outstanding News Coverage for Town of Hempstead and Surrounding Areas – WRHU News Team & Bruce Avery—2007
Queens County Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians—Irish Heritage and Culture Award—Eileen Cronin—2007
New York State Associated Press Award: -- Best News Story Radio Competition – Brian Bohl – 2007
HCLS—Hofstra’s Distinguished Teaching Award – David Green – 2007
Nassau County Office of County Executive—Certificate of Appreciation for contributions to life in Nassau County—Eileen Cronin—2007
Padre Pio Prayer Group of St Brigid Westbury N.Y. – Certificate of Appreciation - Nino & Rosa Magarelli - 2007
Fair Media Council of Long Island – First Place FOLIO Award – Brian Bohl - 2006
Pope Benedict XVI—Apostolic Blessing Certificate (signed by the Pope) for over 20 years of volunteer service to the Italian-American Community. -- Giovanna Auriemma - 2006
St. Anthony Italian Benevolent Society – Award for Outstanding Service to the LI Community—Nino & Rosa Magarelli – 2006
Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk, & Queens – Community Service Award – Tony Jackson – 2006
The Special Olympics New York Committee – Certificate of Appreciation - Fran Spencer – 2005
Peoples Republic of Poland - Merit Cross (the highest Polish decoration that can be bestowed upon a foreign subject) - Basia – 2005
Hearst Journalism National Competition – Second Place Radio News – Andrew Falzon – 2005
Fair Media Council of Long Island – First Place FOLIO Award – Basia – 2005
RTNDA (Radio TV News Directors Association) - Journalism Award – Jeff Preval – 2005
Nassau County Department of Recreation & Parks – Community Service Citation – Tony Jackson - 2005
Fair Media Council of Long Island – First Place FOLIO Award – 2004
L'Esperienza Magazine. -- The Star Trophy for "exemplifying the Italian-American experience” - Giovanna Auriemma - 2004
Fair Media Council of Long Island - First Place Folio Award – Long Island Community Spotlight / Basia & Jerry Urbach - 2003
Glen Cove St. Patrick Day Parade - Grand Marshal - Tony Jackson – 2003
Collegiate Broadcasters Inc. - Best Sports Reporting – Andrew Falzon – 2002
Fair Media Council of Long Island – First Place FOLIO Award – 2002
Collegiate Broadcasters Inc. - Best News Reporting – Andrew Falzon - 2002
Press Club of Long Island – 1st place Radio Public Affairs - Michael Rivello, LJ Zabielski, Bruce Avery - 2001
Dublin Society of New York - Man of the Year - Tony Jackson – 2001
Irish Voice Newspaper – Dreamer of Dreams Trophy – Tony Jackson – 2000
Polish Gift of Life Inc. – Award for promoting Polish culture - Basia – 1999
Office of the Executive of Nassau County, Thomas Gulotta—Nassau County Commendation for "exemplary display of human compassion in promoting the effort to help the families of Fabio *Privitera and Carlo Lamanna." – Giovanna Auriemma – 1998
Tiro A Segno of New York. -- On the Target Award - Giovanna Auriemma - 1998
Village of Stewart Manor – Citation for Public Service – Eileen Cronin and Pat Thompson - 1997
Nassau County Department of Recreation & Parks – Community Service Citation – Tony Jackson - 1997
Nassau County Executive Tom Gulotta – Polish Advisory Committee Community Service Award - Basia – 1997
Nassau County Department of Recreation & Parks – Community Service Citation – Tony Jackson - 1996
Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk, & Queens – Community Service Award – Tony Jackson – 1995
Nassau County – Community Service Citation for enhancing the quality of life in Nassau County - Basia - 1995
National Broadcasting Society Alpha Epsilon Rho Freedom States Convention – First Place Student Audio Competition – Butch D’Ambrosio 1995
Marconi College Radio Award - 1995
National Student Script Writing Competition – Butch D’Ambrosio – 1995
National Association of College Broadcasters – First Place On-Air Promo Public Service Announcement– J. Murphy, T. Packer, S. Smolev - 1994
National Association of College Broadcasters – News Reporting Award – Election Night Broadcast – 1994
National Association of College Broadcasters –Public Affairs / Magazine Program Award – 1994
National Association of College Broadcasters –Creative Audio Production –Todd Packer– 1994
National Broadcasting Society Alpha Epsilon Rho Freedom States Convention – Grand Prize Audio Production Competition – Todd Packer and Jen Murphy- 1994
Polish American World Newspaper Appreciation Award -1994
Marconi College Radio Award – First Place Outstanding Programming Achievement – 1993
National Broadcasting Society Alpha Epsilon Rho National Student Production Award Competition – Grand Prize Audio, Drama Program –Allison Skornick, Steve Infield – 1993
National Broadcasting Society Alpha Epsilon Rho Freedom States Convention – Grand Prize Audio Production Competition – Todd Packer and Jen Murphy- 1993
National Association of College Broadcasters –First Place NACB Creative Production – 1993
Nassau County Department of Recreation & Parks – Community Service Citation – Tony Jackson - 1993
Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk, & Queens – Community Service Award – Tony Jackson – 1992
The Interep Radio Store College Radio Awards – 1st Place Best Creative Production – 1992
New York State Bar Association Media Awards – Certificate of Merit for constructive journalism - 1992
Marconi College Radio Award – First Place Outstanding Programming Achievement - 1992
Nassau County Department of Recreation & Parks – Community Service Citation – Tony Jackson - 1992
The Interep Radio Store College Radio Awards - Best Programming - 1991
The Interep Radio Store College Radio Awards – College Station of the Year Finalist – 1991
Generoso D'Agnese, Carnivale Irpino Group.- Award for service to the local Italian Community – Giovanna Auriemma - 1991
Town of North Hempstead Proclamation 1990
Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk, & Queens – Community Service Award – Tony Jackson – 1990
Éire Og Gaelic Club of Long Island – Community Service Award – Tony Jackson – 1989
Town of Hempstead - Certificate of Merit Outstanding Public Service – 1987
Plainview Old Bethpage School District – Certificate of Appreciation for Public Service - 1987
Nassau County Department of Recreation & Parks – Community Service Citation – Tony Jackson - 1987
Nassau County Department of Recreation & Parks – Community Service Citation – Tony Jackson - 1986
Garden City St. Patrick Day Parade - Grand Marshal - Tony Jackson – 1986
Polish American World – Citizen of the Year Award for promoting awareness of Polish activities in the community – Basia – 1985
Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk, & Queens - Presidential Award – Tony Jackson – 1985
Nassau County Office of Employment & Training – Certificate of Recognition Outstanding Contributions to Neighborhood Youth Corps - 1980
March of Dimes – Certificate of Appreciation Outstanding Public Service – 1979
Town of North Hempstead Proclamation - 1978
Council of Churches City of New York Department of Communications – Award for Outstanding Contribution to Local Community - 1978
American Cancer Society – Award of Excellence Outstanding Assistance Cause of Cancer Control – 1978
Town of North Hempstead Proclamation – 1976
The Advertising Council Inc. – Citation of Honor for Public Service - 1976
Jazz Heritage Society – Certificate of Commendation – 1975
New York State Drug Abuse Control Commission – Certificate of Appreciation Outstanding Public Service - 1974
National Association of FM Broadcasters—Finalist / Armstrong Awards—WVHC Documentary "Spread The Word: The Story of Louie Lomax" / Kev Reilly – 1970
American Association of Retired Persons – Public Service Award – 1970
Pi Delta Epsilon - Sam Gibel Award for Best Freshman Journalist—Kev Reilly - 1970
American Association of Retired Persons – Public Service Award – 1969
Pi Delta Epsilon Journalism Competition – First Place News Documentary Category - 1968
Town of North Hempstead Proclamation - 1968
Kiwanis International - Testimonial of Appreciation – 1963
Dan Ingram (a radio air announcer of the 1960s & 1970s on 77 WABC New York City)
Dick Maitland (multiple Emmy award-winning sound designer - Children's Television Workshop)
Alan Colmes (presently a top rated national TV and radio talk show host)
John DeBella (long time highly rated radio host, WMGK Philadelphia)
Steven Epstein (Grammy award-winning Senior Executive Producer / Sony Classical)
Lee Harris (on-air news anchor - 1010 WINS NYC)
Nancy Kaplan PhD (presently chairperson Radio TV, Film Department Hofstra University)
Charlie Kaye (executive producer CBS Radio Network, NYC)
Howard Liberman (on-air news anchor/reporter Bloomberg Radio 1130 AM New York City & radio host on Sirius Satellite radio)
George Musgrave (technical director ABC News, New York)
Ralph Tortora (radio host Q104.3 New York City)
Todd Ant (on-air sports anchor ABC Radio Network)
Joe Barone (Mercury award winner, Clio award winner & owner of Bar1 music/radio production house New York City)
Marc Ernay (assistant sports director & on-air host 1010 WINS New York City)
Lisa G. (on-air host Sirius Satellite Radio, WCBS TV, Power 105, WOR, Hot 97, WNEW FM, New York City)
Mike Kluger (director, Broadcast Operations WNYE TV & FM NYC)
Dave Mock (writer/reporter CBS Radio Network News, NYC)
Heather Cohen (program director Greenstone Media)
John Discepolo (sports anchor CBS TV New York City)
Renee DePuy (program director - Broadcast Architecture)
Peter Elia (radio host - WGRR FM/WRRM FM Cincinnati Ohio and SeniorProject Manager CinciMedia)
Dan Gentile (producer Major League Baseball Radio/MLB.com)
LJ Lovely (radio host WBLI Long Island)
Jared Max (radio host - Maxed Out 4-6am on ESPN New York, 98.7FM)
Phathead (PD/Morning Host at My Country WJVC 96.1 Long Island. Formerly morning show host at 94.3 WMJC Long Island)
Shawn Novatt (Executive Producer, BLI in the Morning, 106.1 WBLI Long Island. Formerly Internet Content Manager, Long Island Radio Group and Executive Producer/Webmaster for 710AM WOR, New York.)
Suzanne Riccio Wolfe (Webmaster & Public Affairs Director WBAB FM & WBLI FM Long Island)
Kara Reifert (radio host WALK FM & KJOY 98.3 Long Island)
Russ Skadl (General Manager WXBA Radio, Long Island)
Ray Alexander (on-air play by play announcer SUNY Stony Brook Sports)
Ramon Alleman (radio host WCAA FM New York City)
Shirleen Allicock (presently on-camera news anchor News 12 Long Island)
Lauren Alnut (promotions assistant 98.7 KISS FM New York City)
Nick Anastos (Director of Broadcasting for University of Maryland Eastern Shore)
Matt Barry (Promotions Director/Engineer - CodComm, Inc. and Afternoon Drive - WPXC (FM) Cape Cod, MA)
Alicia Battinelli (Public Relations Coordinator - University Relations Hofstra University)
Nate Bortnick (producer NASCAR Channel XM Satellite Radio)
Chris Caron (producer - MLB.com)
Brandon Chase (Emmy Award-winning producer ABC TV's "Good Morning America")
Anthony Cholute (production assistant 1010 WINS AM New York City)
Melissa DeFrank (announcer News 12 Traffic & Weather)
Jasmine De Los Santos (continuity director Fresh 102.7 New York City)
Dave Diamond (announcer News 12 Traffic & Weather)
Alex Dollin (production assistant - News 12 Long Island)
Andrew Falzon (on-camera reporter News 12 Westchester, Panelist www.FoxNewsFightGame.com)
Nick Ferrell (radio host WBAB FM, Long Island)
Dustin Gervais (New Media Manager - CBS Radio Network News, NYC)
Brittany Forgione (publicity assistant - Live with Regis & Kelly - ABC Television Networks New York City)
Meghan Gilmore (Coordinator Public & Media Relations New York Jets NFL Franchise)
Andy Gladding (Director of Integrated Technologies - Emmis Communications, New York City)
Jared Greenberg (announcer NBA TV & sportscaster News 12 Networks)
A.J. Hall (production assistant Fox News Channel)
Josh Harmon (engineer/production assistant Fox News Radio Networks New York City)
Michael Haviland (production secretary - WGBH TV Boston, MA)
Ryan Hurley (producer ESPN Radio, NYC)
Diana Ingles (production assistant CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley)
Keith Irizarry (on camera reporter, News 12 New Jersey, Broadcaster for MSG, LI Cablevision, & Patriot Media)
Michael Jannotte (Online Sales Video Producer, Clear Channel Radio NY)
Joe Kazinski (editor - NY1 News, New York City)
Sasha Keady (producer/engineer WBLS FM New York City)
Marie Koretsky (Senior Assignment Editor Time Warner Cable Local News Division Albany, NY)
E.J. Kritz (producer WPRO AM Radio Providence, R.I.)
Jeff Kuprycz (program director/radio host Breakthruradio.com New York City)
Christina Labrador (Master Control Room Operator - Bloomberg TV, New York City)
Erin McAndrew (recording artist, promotions assistant Fresh 102.7 FM New York City)
Pete McCarthy (current radio host - MLB Radio @ MLB.com)
Andrew Maccio (production assistant - NBC TV NYC)
Vinny Miccuci (current radio host - MLB Radio @ MLB.com)
Scott Miller (assistant producer/studio engineer - WFAN sports radio NYC)
Jamie Morris a.k.a. "Julie Moore" (Presently morning traffic reporter on the "Z Morning Zoo" Z100 Radio New York)
Jenna Mucha (Desk Assistant - ABC News)
Greg Overhuls (Imaging Director for Kidd Kraddick in the Morning)
Dave Plotkin (current production Director 1010 WINS AM New York City)
Seth Pordy (Promotions - WFAN sports radio 660AM New York City)
Nick Rafter (Editor in Chief- Queens Tribune, former Associate Editor- Queens Chronicle, producer- Public Affairs- WLIW Channel 21 Long Island)
Greg Rice (producer - Clear Channel Radio Total Traffic Network NYC)
Ian Scotto (host & executive producer of SOFREP, host & associate producer at Sirius XM)
Geoffrey Sorensen (production assistant - News 12 Long Island)
Paul Spagna (producer Dr. Joy Browne Show WOR Radio New York City)
Olivia Stanchina (production assistant - CNBC TV NYC)
Andrew Sykora (Night DJ on 106.1 WBLI Long Island <"Syke">. Former radio host at Party 105 Long Island)
Travis Tefft (producer "Opie & Anthony Show" XM Satellite Radio & 92.3 FM K-Rock NYC)
Valerie Tovar (Media Relations Coordinator New York Mets MLB Franchise)
Whitney Vose (Assistant Traffic Manager WBLI FM/WBAB FM Cox Radio Long Island, N.Y.)
Evan Wilner (producer MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM)
Kevin Winter (anchor/reporter ESPN Radio Boston)
John Winthrop (presently, producer ESPN Radio, New York City)
Brett Zoeller (production assistant - CNN New York City)
Brandon Weissler (Producer - iHeartMedia and On-Air Personality "Brando" on 102.3 WBAB)
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