There are careers, and then there are comeback stories. Sid Rosenberg’s journey has always been the latter.
On Thursday, October 22, at the legendary Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center, the 77 WABC morning host took his rightful place among New York broadcasting’s elite, inducted into the New York State Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2026.
For Rosenberg, the moment was about much more than ratings, celebrity interviews, or the unmistakable, often controversial voice that has become synonymous with “Sid & Friends in the Morning.” It was about survival, redemption, and the people who stood beside him when the odds seemed stacked against him.
The Belle Harbor resident has come a long way.
Rosenberg’s story has never been a straight line to success. The outspoken Brooklyn-born broadcaster has openly discussed his battles with drugs and alcohol, personal struggles, and moments when he came dangerously close to losing everything. He has spoken candidly about attempted suicides and the painful consequences addiction can inflict not only on an individual, but on the family and friends who love them.
Yet Sid kept getting back up.
In his acceptance speech, ...