WLNG’s Bill Evans now in the Broadcast Hall of Fame

The New York State Broadcasters Association, Inc., has announced that Bill Evans, Owner, Program Director, Chief Meteorologist, and Morning Show Co-Host for WLNG 92.1 FM in Sag Harbor and WFRM 94.5 FM in Sagaponack is being inducted into the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

For 30 years, Bill was the Senior Meteorologist for WABC-TV Channel 7 Eyewitness News, WPLJ Radio 95.5 FM with "Scott & Todd in the Morning," and 77 WABC AM Radio with "Imus in the Morning." Evans is also a 20-time Emmy Award Winner, NY Times Best Selling Author, and recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for Distinguished Public Service.

“This is an extraordinary honor, but I am compelled to share it with the individuals I have had the privilege of working with over the decades. From those who mentored me at an early age, to those who continue to provide me with the means to offer a wonderfully diverse audience the programming that engages, informs, and entertains, I offer my recognition and gratitude.

Over the course of his career, Bill was also heard on the ABC Radio Network and ESPN Radio. He has appeared on ABC's “Good Morning America”; “ABC News” with Peter Jennings, and then with David Muir; “LIVE! with Regis and Kathie,” then "Regis and Kelly "; then “Kelly And Ryan"; "ESPN's SportsCenter"; The Discovery Channel's "How Stuff Works”; "The View”; "The Good Wife"; and "The Unexplained" with William Shatner.

From Radio City Music Hall to an Honorary Doctorate

Bill has appeared on the New York stage, playing himself in "The Radio City Christmas Spectacular" at Radio City Music Hall. He also appeared on Broadway as The Candlestick "Lumiere" in Disney's "Beauty and the Beast." He has performed stand-up comedy on "The Punch Line Circuit," "Comedy Nation," and "Dangerfield's."

Bill has received an "Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters" from Dowling College in Oakdale, NY, and an "Honorary Doctorate of Science" from Centenary College in Hackettstown, NJ, and was awarded Beneath The Seas "Diver of the Year." Bill is a member of the Friars Club, The American Meteorological Society, and the NY Broadcasters Association.

Joining The Class of `25

David Donovan, President of the New York State Broadcasters Association, stated, “The Hall of Fame Class of 2025 sets the “gold standard” for broadcasters throughout New York State. The inductees represent a lifetime of achievement serving their profession and communities throughout the Empire State and our nation. We are honored to have them join the Hall of Fame.”