The Arthur Aidala Power Hour

The Arthur Aidala Power Hour 10-6-26

GUEST CO-HOSTS: 

Cristyne Nicholas, CEO, Nicholas & Lence Communications https://nicholaslence.com/ , Chairman, The Broadway Association https://www.broadwayassociation.org/ , Chair, New York State Tourism Advisory Council,  Co-Host on Radio Night Live with Kevin McCullough "Fun Friday" https://am970theanswer.com/radioshow/radio-night-live-with-kevin-mccullough-and-cristyne-nicholas 

Joan Pelzer, Executive Producer, The Arthur Aidala Power Hour 

GUESTS:
Briar Rose DeTommaso, Marketing Director, Newly Opened Crowne Plaza 51st Street Hotel and Row NYC Hotel 
Ellen Hart Sturm, Ellen's Stardust Diner  https://www.ellensstardustdiner.com/about-ellen-hart/ ; https://www.misssubwaynyc.com/about-ellen-hart/ 
Neeta Bhasin, Diwali Times Square, First Indian American woman appointed to New York State Asian American and Pacific Islanders(AAPI) Commission  https://www.diwalitimessquare.com/  

Music Selections:
The Grateful Dead- Shakedown Street                                                                                                  Damn Yankees-You Gotta Have Heart
Katrina and the Waves- Walking on Sunshine
The Happy Days TV Theme                                                                                                          Lloyd Price-Personality
Panjabi MC-- Mundian To Bach Ke (Beware Of The Boys)
Abba - Dancing Queen

The Arthur Aidala Power Hour 10-5-26

Guest Hosts:  

MONDAY EVENING QUARTERBACK with Randy Mastro & Cristyne Nicholas with a Play by Play of New York politics and power 

Randy Mastro, is one of NYC’s top lawyers and recognized for his ability to successfully sue the City when it is unfair, especially to the middle class. Mastro most recently served as first deputy mayor of New York City under Mayor Eric Adams from March 2025 to December 2025.

Cristyne Nicholas, CEO, Nicholas & Lence Communications https://nicholaslence.com/ , Chairman, The Broadway Association https://www.broadwayassociation.org/ , Chair, New York State Tourism Advisory Council,  Co-Host on Radio Night Live with Kevin McCullough "Fun Friday" https://am970theanswer.com/radioshow/radio-night-live-with-kevin-mccullough-and-cristyne-nicholas 

Joan Pelzer, Executive Producer, The Arthur Aidala Power Hour 

Guest:

Frank Morano, Council member representing the 51st District in New York City https://council.nyc.gov/district-51/ https://moranoforcouncil.com/ 

Music Selections:
Grateful Dead- Eyes of the World                                                                                                        The Beatles - Taxman
The Who- Eminence Front
Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind (part 2)
Metallica- Empire State of Mind

The Arthur Aidala Power 10-2-26

GUEST CO-HOSTS: 

DOM SCALA. Baseball Player, Coach, Scout, Former New York Yankee World Champion 1978  DomScalaBaseball.com  ; Dom Scala has been in baseball for over 45 years - 13 years in the Major Leagues., New York State Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee 2021, Italian American Baseball Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award 2021

ALEX GARRETT, Talk radio producer, podcaster and blogger https://onelegupalex.com/

GUESTS:

Bucky "Bleeping" Dent former Major League Baseball shortstop and manager, best known for playing for the Yankees and hitting one of the most famous home runs in baseball history. Eternal icon for the New York Yankees and an unforgettable villain for the Boston Red Sox. 

Today is the 48 Year Anniversary of the The 1978 Historic Home Run - On October 2, 1978, Dent etched his name into baseball lore during the American League East tie-breaker game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. With the Yankees trailing 2–0 in the 7th inning, Dent—hitting ninth in the lineup—borrowed a bat from teammate Mickey Rivers and smacked a dramatic three-run home run over the Green Monster. The blast propelled New York into the postseason and eventually led them to a World Series championship. The moment was so monumental that Red Sox fans famously gave him the permanent, derogatory nickname "Bucky F***ing Dent".

Dave Righetti American League Rookie of the Year in 1981 helping the Yankees reach the World Series that year. A former left-handed pitcher with a 16-year career in Major League Baseball (MLB). On July 4, 1983, he threw one of the most memorable games in Yankees history — a no-hitter against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium, the first Yankees no-hitter since Don Larsen's perfect game.

He then made the remarkable transition from starting pitcher to dominant closer, becoming a two-time All-Star and leading the American League with 46 saves in 1986.

Rene LeRoux Founder of the NYS Baseball Hall of Fame https://www.nysbaseballhof.com/

Music Selections:
"On The Town" with Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Jules Munshin- New York, New York
Frank Sinatra- New York, New York                                                                                                      Don Henley- The Boys of Summer
Chicago - Saturday in the Park
Chuck  Mangione- Feel So Good                                                                                                        The Script- Hall of Fame

The Arthur Aidala Power Hour 10-1-26

Guest Co-Hosts: 

Tom Harris, President, Times Square Alliance https://www.timessquarenyc.org/times-square-alliance/staff ; Joan Pelzer, Executive Producer, The Arthur Aidala Power Hour radio show

Guests: 

Paul Bader, TLC (Taxi and Limousine Commission) Commissioner for Queens https://www.nyc.gov/site/tlc/about/tlc-commissioners.page

Kenneth Winter, Public Affairs New York Pedicab Alliance (NYPA) https://nypedicaballiance.com/about-us

Makan Camara, President, New York Pedicab Alliance (NYPA) https://nypedicaballiance.com/about-us

Music Selections:
Taxi TV Theme
The Beach Boys- I Get Around
Taylor Swift- Welcome to New York                                                                                                        Jay-Z ft. Rihanna- Empire State of Mind
Joni Mitchell - Yellow Taxi

The Arthur Aidala Power Hour 9-30-26

Guest Host Joan Pelzer, Executive Producer, The Arthur Aidala Power Hour, with Alex Garrett and Ryan Pagano

Guests:

Frank Seddio, Lawyer, District Leader, Former Kings County Judge, Former NYS Assembly, NYC Board of Commissioners, Frank is the last remaining ITALIAN politician in Brooklyn 

Henry 'Hank' Sheinkopf, Ph.D., President, Sheinkopf Ltd, Veteran Political & Business Consultant and Crisis Manager https://www.hanksheinkopf.com/ 

Wealth Wednesday MONEY MARKETS AND METALS with David Fischer, Founder & CEO of Landmark Capital  LandmarkGold.com 

Music Selections:
Jackson Browne- Ride Like The Wind
Frank Sinatra- Nothing But The Best
Frank Sinatra- Autumn In New York                                                                                                      The O'Jays- For The Love Of Money
Tinie Timpah - Written In The Stars

The Arthur Aidala Power Hour 9-29-26

Guest Co-Hosts: Tom Harris, President, Times Square Alliance https://www.timessquarenyc.org/ and Joan Pelzer, Executive Producer, The Arthur Aidala Power Hour 

Guests: 

Keeshon Morrow, Director of Education and Engagement, Town Hall https://www.thetownhall.org/ 

Cat Boland, Bar Lola Restaurant Row in Hell's Kitchen, New York City https://www.barlolanyc.com/  

Alex Birsh, Chief Operating Officer + Senior Vice President, Playbill https://playbill.com/  Alex is third generation of Playbill following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather - Playbill published its first issue in 1884 on a single sheet for just one theater. 

Music Selections:
The Beach Boys- I Get Around
George Benson- On Broadway
Irene Cara- Fame                                                                                                                            Barry Manilow- Copa Cabana
Damn Yankees - Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets
Damn Yankees- Ya Gotta Have Heart                                                                                                    Sid Bass and His Orchestra- Here Come The Yankees

The Arthur Aidala Power Hour 9-28-26

Joan Pelzer, Executive Producer of The Arthur Aidala Power Hour; Alex Garrett, Engineer; Featuring Matthew SambolinO, Engineer, Operations Manager. 

Guests:

Shai Franklin, Director of National Government Relations, Gotham Government Relations https://www.gothamgr.com/team/shai-franklin 

Lauren Fix, Car Coach Reports Award-Winning Auto Expert https://carcoachreports.com/ ;

Knights of Columbus TRIFECTA car show with John Catrona, Frank Muratore, Steve Siben , https://kofc5252.wixsite.com/home  Saturday, October 10th at Church of St. Mary Parking Lot Suffolk Lane, East Islip 

Stephen Foray SUNY Oswego Meteorology student and Aspiring meteorologist WTOP-10 TV https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-foray-840753302/ 

Music Selections:
Avicii- My Feelings For You
Chuck Berry- No Particular Place to Go
Golden Earring - Radar Love                                                                                                                    Carpenters - Rainy Days and Mondays
The Bangles - Manic Monday

The Arthur Aidala Power Hour 9-25-26

Guest Host: Joe Sibilia, Executive Producer of The Joe Piscopo Show and Host of Nostalgia Tonight, which airs Sundays at 10pm on AM 970 The Answer https://am970theanswer.com/radioshow/nostalgia-tonight-with-joe-sibilia 

Guests: 

Stephen Parr, Meteorologist on the Joe Piscopo Show, and co-host of "American Ground Radio" on AM970 The Answer

Dr. Darrin Porcher, Retired NYPD Lieutenant, Criminal Justice Professor at Pace University and a former Army Officer

Music Selections:
Credence Clearwater Revival- Who'll Stop The Rain
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Theme
Gary Neuman - Cars                                                                                                                          Jerry Orbach- Be Our Guest (The Beauty and the Beast)

The Arthur Aidala Power Hour 9-24-26

Guests: 

John Chell, Former NYPD Chief of Department for True Crime Thursday, Partner in Harlem Ridge Advisors https://harlemridge.com/

Thomas Grech, President & CEO, Queens Chamber of Commerce, https://www.queenschamber.org/messagefromtom.html 

Tom Allon, Publisher & Founder City & State - CELEBRATING 20 YEARS of CITY & STATE https://www.cityandstateny.com/

Music Selections:
Hill Street Blues Theme
The Clash  - Rock the Casbah                                                
David Byrne- Everybody Laughs
David Byrne- Everybody Laughs
Elvis Costello -(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace Love and Understanding                                              Kool and the Gang - Celebration                                                 
U2 - New York                                                                                                                                  Avicii - Levels                                               
Lenny Kravitz- Fly Away

The Arthur Aidala Power Hour 9-23-26

Guests:

Diana Fabi-Samson, Esq., Partner, Aidala, Bertuna & Kamins P.C. https://aidalalaw.com/attorneys/diana-fabi-samson-esq/ 

John Esposito, Esq., Partner, Aidala, Bertuna & Kamins, PC. https://aidalalaw.com/attorneys/john-s-esposito-esq/

Wealth Wednesday MONEY MARKETS AND METALS with David Fischer, Founder & CEO of Landmark Capital LandmarkGold.com

Dom Scala LIVE from Yankee Stadium, Baseball Player, Coach, Scout & New York Yankees World Champion 1978 https://domscalabaseball.com/

Music Selections:
The Rolling Stones - You Can't Always Get What You Want
The O'Jays - For the Love of Money                                                           
Pink Floyd - Money
Sid Bass and his Orchestra - Here Come the Yankees                                                    
Bruce Springsteen - Glory Days

The Arthur Aidala Power Hour 9-22-26

Guests: James Rosen, Newsmax Chief Washington Correspondent, Author - Scalia: Rise to Greatness, 1936-1986 and  Scalia: Supreme Court Years, 1986 to 2001  gave an update on the Trump White House press ban  https://x.com/JamesRosenTV , https://www.amazon.com/Scalia-Supreme-Court-Years-1986-ebook/dp/B0FXXYR72Q?ref_=ast_author_mpb

Times Square Tuesday With Tom Harris, President of Times Square Alliance  https://www.timessquarenyc.org/times-square-alliance/about-the-alliance  and  David Chung, Flagship Store Manager, INSTA360 - New Times Square Business , https://www.insta360.com/ 

Music Selections:
Electric Light Orchestra - Here Is The news
The Beatles- Revolution                                                            
The Beatles- Get Back
Peter Gabriel- On Air                                                              
Fleetwood Mac- Don't Stop (2004 remaster)

The Arthur Aidala Power Hour 9-21-26

Guests:

TOM SUOZZI - Congressman for New York’s 3rd Congressional District 
(His district, which is largely suburban, includes northern Nassau County and parts of northeastern Queens) 
U.S. Representative (2017–2023, 2024–Present):   He serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Select Committee on China.https://suozzi.house.gov/ ; https://www.thepromisetoamerica.com/about  ;  https://suozziforcongress.com/

MONDAY’S WITH MORANO with FRANK MORANO - New York City Council Member representing the 51st District in Staten Island https://council.nyc.gov/district-51/ ;  https://moranoforcouncil.com/ 

Music Selections:
Styx- Blue Collar Man
Earth, Wind , and Fire- September
Metallica- Enter Sandman
Talking Heads - Once in A Lifetime

The Arthur Aidala Power Hour 9-18-26

Guests: Steve Cuozzo, NY Post Columnist — Our resident NYC Real Estate and Restaurant Expert https://nypost.com/author/steve-cuozzo/ , John Fratta, Fourth-generation Little Italy resident and the Vice President and organizer of Figli di San Gennaro, the non-profit organization that produces New York City's historic Feast of San Gennaro  https://sangennaronyc.org 

Music Selections:
Midnight Oil - Read About It
Cristina Fontanelli - Italian National Anthem (Inno de Mameli)
Andrea Bocelli - Con Te Partirò
Jack Jones - Love Boat Theme
The Killers - Mr. Brightside

The Arthur Aidala Power Hour 9-17-26

Guest:  Paul Bader, Board Commissioner on the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), serving as the official representative for the borough of Queens  https://www.nyc.gov/site/tlc/about/tlc-commissioners.page 

Commissioner Paul Bader

Paul Bader has long been an active member in his community. He has served on Manhattan Community Board 2 and Brooklyn Community Board 6 and was a member of the board of the New York State Health Foundation, Danspace at St. Marks, and the Gowanus Canal Community Development Corporation

He has also advised policymakers as part of the NYC Printing Industry Task Force and represented manufacturing tenants on the Industrial Loft Advisory Commission.

He was nominated to serve as Commissioner of the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission by the Queens delegation of the City Council on April 28, 2023, and appointed by Mayor Adams on May 26, 2023.

Prior to his time with the Commission, Bader worked in the NYC Comptroller’s Office and for the Speaker of the NY State Assembly. Additionally, he brings first-hand experience as a driving instructor and as a yellow cab driver.

A native New Yorker, Bader—who owns a printing and design business in Long Island City—graduated from Bayside High School and studied at Columbia University School of General Studies. Bader currently resides in Jackson Heights, Queens.

Music Selections:
Counting Crows - Big Yellow Taxi

The Arthur Aidala Power Hour 9-16-26

Guests: Thomas A. Kenniff, ESQ, Criminal Defense Attorney, Author, Former Political Candidate, Former ADA under Jeanine Pirro

Criminal Defense Attorney, Founding Partner, Raiser, Kenniff & Lonstein. and lead defense attorney for U.S. Marine veteran Daniel Penny, securing a historic acquittal in a high-profile Manhattan subway chokehold trial https://www.rkl.law/about-us/thomas-a-kenniff/ ; Retired Major in the U.S. Army National Guard's Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps and an Iraq War veteran, and Author of the debut novel Tuxedo Park https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Tuxedo-Park/Thomas-Kenniff/9798895657126 

Wealth Wednesday MONEY MARKETS AND METALS with David Fischer, Founder & CEO of Landmark Capital LandmarkGold.com

Music Selections:
Bobby Darin - Beyond the Sea
Louis Prima - Pennies From Heaven
The O'Jays-- For the Love of Money
Frank Sinatra- Pennies From Heaven
Styx-  Sail Away

The Arthur Aidala Power Hour 9-15-26

Guests:

Times Square Tuesday with Tom Harris, President of Times Square Alliance  https://www.timessquarenyc.org/times-square-alliance/about-the-alliance

Michael Wildes, Esq: Immigration Attorney, Managing Partner, Wildes & Weinberg, P.C. https://www.wildeslaw.com/   ; 

Music Selections:
The Supremes - You Can't Hurry Love
Eric Clapton- Layla                                                          
Led Zeppelin- Immigrant Song
David Bowie- Space Odyssey                                                         
Elton John - Candle in The Wind

The Arthur Aidala Power Hour 9-14-26

Guests:

Laura Loomer, an American far-right political activist, conspiracy theorist, and internet personality, conservative investigative journalist. 

Frank Morano, Council member representing the 51st District in New York City https://council.nyc.gov/district-51/ https://moranoforcouncil.com/ 

Music Selections:
Bruce Springsteen- The Rising
The Who - Quadrophenia
Eric Clapton - Before You Accuse Me
Metallica - Enter Sandman
Dire Straits - Sultans of Swing

The Arthur Aidala Power Hour 9/11/26

Guests: Vincent LeVien, Christopher Hasson, Joe Hasson IV, Victoria Hasson, Paulette Hasson, Julian Hasson, Paul Parisi, as well as former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and 2001 FDNY Commissioner Thomas Von Essen

Music Selections:
Bruce Springsteen - The Rising (Live)
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
Live - Overcome
The Hovercrafts - Such a Waste of a Beautiful Day                                                                                                

The Arthur Aidala Power Hour 9-10-26

True Crime Thursday with John Chell, Former NYPD Chief of Department Former NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Public Information (DCPI) and Partner in Harlem Ridge Advisors https://harlemridge.com/ ;  Michelle Esquenazi aka The Bail Bond Queen, Founder and CEO of Empire Bail Bonds https://bailempire.com/ 

Dom Scala, Baseball Player, Coach, Scout & New York Yankees World Champion 1978 https://domscalabaseball.com/ 

Music Selections:
Bruce Springsteen The Rising
The Clash- I Fought the Law and the Law Won                                                                                        Prince Party Like Its 1999
Ryan Adams- New York, New York

The Arthur Aidala Power Hour 9-9-26

LIVE FROM TASTE OF TIMES SQUARE

With Co-Host Tom Harris, President, Times Square Alliance https://www.timessquarenyc.org/about-the-alliance;

Cristyne Nicholas, CEO, Nicholas & Lence Communications https://nicholaslence.com/ , Chairman, The Broadway Association https://www.broadwayassociation.org/, Chair, New York State Tourism Advisory Council, Co-Host, Radio Night Live with Kevin McCullough "Fun Friday" https://am970theanswer.com/radioshow/radio-night-live-with-kevin-mccullough-and-cristyne-nicholas 

Guests:

Chef Paul Denamiel, Owner and Executive Chef, Le Rivage https://www.lerivagenyc.com/  

Jasmine Gerald, Owner, Jasmine's Caribbean Cuisine NYC https://www.jasminecaribbeancuisine.com

Randy Talbot, Chief Operating Officer, Alicart Restaurant Group, Bar Mexicana & Mermaid Oyster Bar https://www.alicart.com/restaurants/;

Ellen Hart Sturm, Owner, Ellen's Stardust Diner https://www.ellensstardustdiner.com/;

Bruce Dimpflmaier, Director of Operations, Tony's Di Napoli https://www.tonysnyc.com

Larry Purvis, Culinary Director, Brooklyn Chop House -Times Square  https://www.brooklynchophouse.com/times-square/ 

Music Selections:
The Police - Synchronicity I
The Rolling Stones - Can't You Hear Me Knocking
Jonathan Groff - This Could Be the Start of Something Big / Just in Time
Beastie Boys - An Open Letter To NYC
Buster Poindexter and His Banshees of Blue - Hot Hot Hot
Bruce Springsteen - Glory Days
Jay-Z and Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind
Julie Andrews - I Could Have Danced All Night - from "My Fair Lady"
Ace Frehley - New York Groove
Don Henley - New York Minute
U2 - Vertigo
Pet Shop Boys - New York City Boy
Rapid Pulse - Radio Man (Live from Haswell Green's 12-16-22)
Liza Minnelli - Theme from "New York, New York"