Stan Brooks
Stan Brooks is a 1010 WINS original…literally. In late 1964, when Stan was News Director of then “top-40″ 1010 WINS, he was approached by Westinghouse management and trusted with an enormous secret. 1010 WINS was going all news, and he would be in charge of the news department. Working in secrecy, Stan assembled the air and editorial staffs, worked out the format, and on April 19, 1965 launched 1010 WINS as America’s first successful all-news station.
Born in New York, Stan graduated from Syracuse University and worked as a reporter and editor at Newsday for 11 years before joining WINS in 1962. After several years of heading the news department, Stan decided to return to the work he loves best – reporting.
While some consider Stan Brooks to be the City Hall reporter at 1010 WINS, the fact is Stan goes wherever the news is. From the jailing of Jimmy Hoffa, to Attica, to the Crash of TWA Flight 800, Stan has covered it all for 1010 WINS. Luckily for us, Stan’s still out there combining his 5 decades of reporting experience with an enthusiasm hard to find in a cub reporter these days.
By the way, Stan is the dad of renowned jazz musician George Brooks, who has his own website at http://www.georgebrooks.com.
State Lawmakers Call For Commission To Investigate NYPD’s ‘Culture Of Corruption’
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The company announced Tuesday that its flagship store in Herald Square will undergo a four-year, $400 million renovation beginning next spring.
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The group said the policy unfairly targets black and Hispanic men as they lined up near City Hall Park and marched across the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Councilman Lewis Fidler is concerned and argues that spending cuts or raising taxes are not sufficient answers to the problem.
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The drivers shouted “Fix the bill!” and hoisted signs that said “This bill kills jobs!” Working cabbies honked in solidarity as they cruised up Third Avenue.
Drivers Rally Outside Cuomo’s Office Calling On Gov. To Sign Livery Cab Street Hail Bill
Hundreds of livery drivers rallied outside of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office Wednesday demanding the governor sign into law the bill making it legal for them to pick up street hails.
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Jay-Z and the Nets are in a Brooklyn state of mind. But not everyone was impressed with the team’s media blitz tip off.
Bloomberg Makes Push For Cuomo To Sign Livery Cab Street Hail Bill
The mayor said he thinks “we’ll get this done.” But earlier this week, Cuomo said support for the bill “appears to be dissipating” and the more times goes on, the more concerns are raised, according to the governor.
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With the bike share program, DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan the city is reinventing the wheel by providing an affordable and 24-hour accessible transportation alternative.
Councilman Calls Astoria School’s Bedbug Situation ‘Mind-Boggling’
Education Department inspectors found bedbugs at P.S. 70 last winter, but never notified anyone, 1010 WINS’ Stan Brooks reported.
Record Number Of Television Series Being Filmed In New York City
Mayor Bloomberg called the record-breaking 23 series being filmed in the city impressive considering the difficult state of the economy.
Will.i.am Of Black Eyed Peas Announces New Date For Central Park Concert
A free concert that was cancelled back in June because of severe thunderstorms and lightning has been rescheduled for Sept. 30.
New 2nd Ave Deli Location Opens 15 Years After Murder Of Owner Abe Lebewohl
Members of his family remembered the fateful day back in March of 1996, when Abe Lebewohl was robbed and shot in broad daylight as he walked to a bank to make a deposit.
New York City Unveils Formal Challenge To U.S. Census Results
Joseph Salvo, of the New York City Department of Planning, told 1010 WINS’ Stan Brooks “there is no question that there was an error in the enumeration” with regards to the assessment in Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Astoria and Jackson Heights.
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