John Cirillo

St. Patrick’s Sunday Celebration at Rory Dolan’s was awesome with Julio Diaz, Arthur Pincus, Brendan Burke, Arturo Flores, Gaelito and family

Here are my top four to replace Howie Rose as lead Mets play-by-play announcer in the radio booth: Joe Buck — MLB game of the week Jon "Boog" Sciambi — Chicago Cubs TV Ted Robinson — extensive including Mets Josh Lewin — extensive including Mets

2026 Munson Awards were presented by AHRC NYC at 46th Annual Dinner on last night at Chelsea Piers. The honorees were: Mets ‘86 WS Champ Bobby Ojeda; Paralympic Gold medalist Gia Pergolini; and women’s hockey Gold Medalist Micah Zandee-Hart. 600 attended, raising $900,000.

Congrats to WFUV Radio alum (‘92) Chris Carrino on selection to receive Curt Gowdy Award as Fordham great enters basketball HOF! One of the best in the business! A profile in courage, voice of the Nets has battled debilitating muscular dystrophy for decades.

Another terrific Roy White Roy White Foundation event upcoming on April 29th!

Fox 5 Sports Xtra: Bobby Ojeda Visits AHRC NYC Programs ahrcnyc.org/news/press/fox…

@SamDarrnold @AzakFever1886 Hello Sam - the 2026 46th Annual Thurman Munson Awards Dinner is just a weeks awa — Thursday night, MARCH 12 at Chelsea Piers. Mets WS champ Bobby O. is among the honorees. We hope you can host a major donor table. Many thanks and warm regards, John Cirillo 914-260-7436

Sad to report that my fellow Brooklyn native, music icon Neil Sedaka has died at age 86 today in LA. “Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka,” the family said in a statement. “A true rock n’ roll legend.”

I was blown away by the multitude of Happy Birthday wishes from near and far. Thank you all! Truly blessed!

Famous people born on Feb. 26 — “And away we go”! William Frawley (1887); Jackie Gleason (1916); Tony Randall (1920); Johnny Cash (1932); Godfrey Cambridge (1933); Michael Bolton (1953); Diane Pasheluk (1956); John Cirillo (1956); Josh Benaroya; Avery Clair; Wow! super group

Happy Birthday to my nephew Louis Weidt and heavenly birthday to my favorite Beatle George Harrison! 2/25 a memorable date to be born!

My pal Fred Opper hates the snow; I tend to agree, especially when it’s closing in on two feet!

Wonderful memorial tribute to the Red Man Carmine Abbatiello at the American Hotel in Freehold, NJ this afternoon. Friends came from far and wide to say thanks for the memories! Devoted son Eric put together an amazing afternoon.

Friday Flashback: I had the privilege and distinct pleasure of co-hosting the Racing From Yonkers television show on WOR-TV with harness immortal Stan Bergstein in 1981.

Godson Gael wearing his freshly-minted Fordham University hoody! Hail men of Fordham, hail!

Thursday Throwback at WFUV Radio in 1977-78: Fordham baseball and hoops broadcasts with the late, great Jim Donaghy, gifted and a class act. Jim went on to be National Baseball writer at the AP!

Hanging with Yankees World Series champions Goose Gossage and Roy White at Roy’s Foundation benefit last night in NJ.

Carmine’s restaurant on the Upper West Side opened ‘90 by Artie Cutler, was named in honor of legendary harness driver Carmine Abbatiello, who passed yesterday at 89. Known as the Red Man, he won 7,000 races during a storied career. Cutler honored his success at Yonkers Raceway.

Happy Birthday to my dear friend Randall Matute — a true patriot! Feliz Cumpleanos! I miss seeing him at the gym!