Rita Cosby Political Editor for WABC/New York

RADIO ONLINE | Saturday, December 19, 2015 | 1:52am CT

Rita Cosby

Talk WABC-AM/New York signs a new deal with Emmy-winning journalist Rita Cosby as the station's Political Editor. In her expanded role with WABC, Cosby will cover the 2016 U.S. Presidential race and other major political stories, bringing fresh angles and key newsmakers to WABC, including interviews with the most important and intriguing candidates.

She will continue to host "The Rita Cosby Show" on Sunday mornings and will debut a new weekly election round-up show, "Election Central with Rita Cosby" on Sunday, December 20 at 7pm. Cosby will also oversee a weekly political column for "Election Central," WABC's weekly political e-newsletter and contribute interviews to Westwood One News Network.

WABC PD Craig Schwalb said, "Rita's vast political experience and unparalleled access to the major political players continue to make her a huge asset to 77 WABC in this expanded position."

Cosby added, "This is arguably the most fascinating and historic election of our time and I am very excited to be at the helm of political coverage for 77 WABC."