Sandy Beach Discusses WBEN Departure

Sandy Beach

WBEN/Buffalo talk show host Sandy Beach addressed his departure from the station on his Monday morning program - saying basically that failure to reach a new contract agreement with Entercom meant he elected to retire.

"It happens all the time," said Beach of the failed negotiations. However, he added it was the first time it has happened to him. He said the discussions were "civil" and "professional" and he said "no thanks" to the offer he was given.

Like the rest of the industry, Entercom is experiencing financial setbacks due to lost revenue from the Covid-19 pandemic. That most likely impacted its contract offer. In addition, some loyal listeners noticed that Beach's voice grew tired in the third hour of the program recently.

Entercom/Buffalo Market Manager Tim Holly declined to comment on Beach's statement.

Beach, who is reportedly 80, added that he is not sick and that his last show will be Thursday, July 30.

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