NYC Radio: 77WABC Owner Thinking Of Running For Governor

John Catsimatidis

Businessman, Owner and CEO of Red Apple Media Group John Catsimatidis is eyeing a run to potentially become the 57th Governor to lead New York State, according to a posting on the 77WABC Website.

In an exclusive interview with the New York Post Page Six, the owner of 77WABC Radio says “I have no agenda other than loving New York and wanting to fix it.  I’m being torn apart because I want New York to be fixed,” said Catsimatidis during the interview.

Catsimatidis was initially considering a run for New York City Mayor, but according to Page Six, political consultants and advisors have told the billionaire he should aspire for higher political office — running on a “Republican – Liberal” platform.

“I haven’t ruled anything out yet,” said John Catsimatidis during the interview.

The interest in holding office in Albany comes as Governor Andrew Cuomo has been under political whiplash over the last several weeks — surrounding a federal probe into his Administration’s handling of COVID deaths in nursing homes, three women alleging sexual harassment, and recent reports his top aides allegedly re-wrote reports to lower the amount of COVID deaths in nursing homes.

When asked about the fate of Governor Andrew Cuomo, Castimatidis has this to say: “It’s a 50-50 sitation with him; he’s historically a survivor and it could go either way,” said Catsimatidis.   “The fact is we need equal justice for all.”

John Catsimatidis also stated in the interview his consideration for the Gubernatorial Race in 2022 would give him another year to move his business assets and interest to his family.

Catsimatidis also told The Post he would step down from his hosting duties on 77WABC Radio, which include his weekday evening show “Cats At Night” and his Sunday morning show “Cats Roundtable” if he were to hold office.

Catsimatidis says he would be willing to spend $100 million of his own funds, according to the Page Six article, for the race.