NYC Radio: WABC Adds Former Mayoral Candidate Fernando Mateo

Fernando Mateo, a former New York City mayoral candidate, Hispanic community leader, Co-Founder and Spokesman for United Bodegas of America, and Chairman of the New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers, joins WABC Radio every Sunday starting at 6 p.m. ET with No Excuses with Fernando Mateo.

“There are 65 million Hispanics in the U.S. and New York City is home to nearly three million of this fast growing population,” stated John Catsimatidis, Owner of WABC Radio and Red Apple Media. “When you factor in all of New York State, as well as our four neighboring states, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, it’s close to ten million Hispanics*. With Mateo as part of our on-air lineup, we can super serve the needs and interests of the Hispanic community.”

Mateo brings decades of leadership and impact to the airwaves. As Co-Founder and Spokesman for United Bodegas of America and Chairman of the New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers, he has been a relentless voice for thousands of immigrant entrepreneurs and drivers, championing fair regulations, public safety reforms, and economic opportunity. He has led citywide initiatives supporting neighborhood bodegas, advocated for crime prevention strategies to protect small businesses, and played a key role in shaping policy conversations affecting working class New Yorkers.

“WABC is the most powerful talk radio station in America, and it’s an honor to join a place that isn’t afraid to tell the truth,” said Mateo. “No Excuses is exactly what this show stands for accountability, action, and results. This program will be about real issues, real people, and real solutions, from the New York streets to the halls of government. I am bringing the voices of working New Yorkers directly to the airwaves.”

No Excuses with Fernando Mateo will deliver candid conversations on politics, public safety, business, and the issues shaping New York City and the nation. The program will feature listener calls and interviews with leaders from government, business, and grassroots organizations.