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WYBC's Darryl Huckaby sits down with Reginald Roberts, Founding Years Principal of Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men.
WYBC's Darryl Huckaby sits down with Dr. Wendy Gavin Mayo and Dr. Rosale C. Lobo to discuss the CT State of Nurse Wellness happening on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at The Executive Center in Windsor.
94.3 WYBC is proud to congratulate Terry Giles Sr., our WYBC Dad of the Year Winner for 2026!
Terry was nominated by his friend Mia.
Terry receives a framed certificate, dinner at Ricky D's Rib Shack in New Haven, Gift Cards to The Sports Center of Connecticut, and tickets to see Lionel Richie with Earth, Wind & Fire this summer!
Congratulations to Alexis Frasier from New Haven! Alexis won our "Live Like A V.I.P." Grand Prize of tickets to every R&B show this summer that WYBC gave away over the past few months!
WYBC's Darryl Huckaby talks to Gary Smart and Gary Tinney about upcoming events on World Sickle Cell Day.
NHFPL America 250th: Juneteenth Celebration on the New Haven Green! Celebrate Juneteenth with the New Haven Free Public Library on the New Haven Green on Saturday, June 13th from 12-4pm.
Amanda from Hamden is our WYBC Art's Keyword Grand Prize Winner of a brand-new gas grill courtesy of Art's Television & Appliance, 92 State Street in North Haven!
WYBC and CHESLA congratulate our May Student of the Month: Asia Singh!
Asia is a student at East Rock Community Magnet School. She is an attentive learner, an extraordinary artist, and an inspired writer. Asia is a model student, and she is polite and kind to all her classmates.
Asia has a very bright future, and we are thrilled to name her this month's WYBC Chesla Student of the Month!
Asia was nominated by Angela Maiocco.
Don't miss the Elm City Freddy Fixer Weekend!
Elm City Freddy Fixer Parade 8th Annual Award Gala on Friday, June 5th from 6-10 pm at Anthony's Ocean View, 450 Lighthouse Rd, New Haven
Get Ready to Celebrate! The Elm City Freddy Fixer Committee is celebrating our 8th Annual Award Gala Black Tie Affair on Friday, June 5, 2026, 6:00 pm-10:00 pm at Anthony's Ocean View.
Dixwell Festival on Saturday, June 6th from 1-5pm at The Dixwell Q House Plaza.
Elm City Freddy Fixer Parade 61st Annual Parade on Sunday, June 7th at 1:30 pm at Dixwell and Newhallville, New Haven
The Elm City Freddy Fixer Parade Committee presents the 61st Annual Elm City Freddy Fixer Parade on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, we sit down with Tyler Booker, Grand Marshall of the Elm City Freddy Fixer Parade.
LaQuanda Glass is our WYBC Mom of the Year Winner! She was nominated by her mom, Sonya.
LaQuanda receives a framed certificate, flowers, dinner at Kool Breeze Jamerican Cuisine Restaurant, and tickets to see Lionel Richie with Earth, Wind & Fire this summer!
Happy Mother's Day!
New Haven Solid Waste & Recycling Authority with IKEA and 94.3 WYBC presents the Hometown Recycling Day on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 from 10am-1pm at IKEA Parking Lot in New Haven.
Please enter at 3 Brewery Street, New Haven.
WHAT YOU CAN BRING:
BOOKS: hard & soft cover
BOTTLES & CANS REDEEMED*: plastic bottles and aluminum cans
DOCUMENTS: on-site document shredding - limit of 3 file boxes
ELECTRONICS: TVs, cell phones, computers, monitors, stereos, printers, wires and rechargeable batteries
IKEA FURNITURE: items purchased at IKEA - in good condition
TEXTILES: clothing, shoes, belts, hats, handbags - dry and in plastic bags
Visit the Information Tent for sustainability tips and details on the Energy Efficient Elm City Program.
For further information: Contact 203.691.5374 (office) or info@nhswra.com
Girl Scouts of Connecticut CEO Elicia Peguesn Spearman discusses cookie season with WYBC's Darryl Huckaby.
WYBC and CHESLA congratulate our April 2026 Student of the Month: Anastasia McElya!
Anastasia is an eighth-grade student at Wintergeen Interdistrict Magnet School. She is a high honor student and is a member of the Junior Honor Society. Anastasia consistently demonstrates strong academic performance, respect for her teachers, and is committed to doing her best. Her goal is to become an APRN/Nurse Practitioner.
Anastasia has a very bright future, and we are thrilled to name her this month's WYBC Chesla Student of the Month!
Anastasia was nominated by Lakiya Greene, Timothea Cooper, and Dalis Palace.
WYBC's Darryl Huckaby talks with Abigail Jean-Baptiste, Director of Furlough's Paradise, which is playing at the Yale Repertory Theatre beginning April 24th to May 16th, 2026. Learn more about the show at www.yalerep.org
Lavern from New Haven is our WYBC Art's Keyword Grand Prize Winner of a brand new 55-inch television courtesy of Art's Television & Appliance, 92 State Street in North Haven!
Lavern claimed her prize from Andy at Art's and Darryl Huckaby from DeDe In The Morning!
Congratulations to Aaron and the love of his life, Lindsey! They are the WYBC "Who is the love of your life" Grand Prize Winners!
Aaron and Lindsey win the Ultimate Valentine’s Day Prize:
- 2 Tickets to see JOHN LEGEND at Toyota Oakdale Theatre on April 24, 2026
- Dinner at Brewport in Bridgeport
- Flowers
- Box of Chocolates
Congratulations, Aaron and Lindsey! Happy Valentine's Day!
WYBC and CHESLA congratulates our January Student of the Month: Noah Walls!
Noah is a model student who has received compliments from his teachers for being respectful, a team player and for helping others in need. He has excellent attendance and he loves to participate in class. Noah has a very bright future, and we are thrilled to name him this month's WYBC Chesla Student of the Month!
Noah was nominated by his grandmother, Jill Little.
WYBC's Darryl Huckaby discusses Black History Month with Diane X. Brown, Branch Manager of the Stetson Branch Library.
WYBC's Darryl Huckaby sits down with Marquelle Middleton, New Haven Public Schools Director of Scholl Choice & Enrollment. Marquelle discusses the Application Process for 2026.
WYBC's Darryl Huckaby sits down with James Michel, Access Health CT Chief Executive Officer.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Yexandria Diaz.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Valerie Washington.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Steve Mullins.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Sharmont Little.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Ruben Santiago.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Rev. Robert Smith.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Rev. Odell Cooper.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Pam Monk Kelley.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Orlando Cordero.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Morris Trent.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Malcom Welfare.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Leonard Jahad.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Kendrick Bracey.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Kebra Smith Bolden.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Frank E. Brady.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Dr. Kevin Paulin.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Dr. Husnain Kermalli.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Brian Jarawa.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Marcus Carpenter.
WYBC and CHESLA congratulates our December 2025 Student of the Month: Haley Ann-Helen Dean!
Haley is a senior at Hopkins School and she is a true scholar and a leader in the classroom. She has a very bright future and we are thrilled to name her this month's WYBC Chesla Student of the Month!
WYBC and CHESLA congratulates our November Student of the Month: Olivia Scott!
Olivia studies hard and helps other students who are struggling. She is an aspiring Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with a very bright future. We are thrilled to name her this month’s WYBC Chesla Student of the Month!
Olivia was nominated by Cicely Scott:
Olivia has shown herself and her teachers that when you commit to ‘doing the work’ and staying focused the outcome is a positive reward. Olivia keeps herself busy at home with studying, and improving her writing skills. At school, she has helped other students who had struggled and became a supportive peer.
Olivia is currently trying out for track for the second year and volleyball next year. Participating in sports had kept her in line with utilizing office hours at school and studying with others to maintain good grades which will eventually lead to Honors. She is a new member of Higher Heights which she is excited about. She is into wanting to go to college and become an APRN.
I nominate Olivia not only because she’s my daughter but because she is exceptional. She’s a leader, kind, compassionate, respectful, and is an all around good kid.
Hometown Recycling Day for New Haven residents and students!
Did you know that only 36% of the current amount of waste in CT is recycled, reused or reduced? Citizens of New Haven can help change that AND recycle their unwanted items at no charge!
Host: The New Haven Solid Waste and Recycling Authority is hosting and sponsoring this MAJOR one day event.
Time and Date: Saturday, October 25th, 2025 from 9 a.m – 12 p.m
at: Southern Connecticut State University, 114 Farnham Avenue in New Haven
New Haven Residents and students may drop off:
ELECTRONICS (t.v.’s, cell phones, monitors, stereos, printers, and wires)
TEXTILES (clothing, shoes, belts, hats, handbags) (dry and in plastic bags)
DOCUMENTS (sensitive papers to be shredded)
BOTTLES & CANS REDEEMED (plastic bottles and aluminum cans)
Goal: Hometown Recycling Day is an opportunity for citizens of New Haven and students to conveniently recycle unwanted items and at the same time serves to help Connecticut achieve it’s current goal of diverting 60% away from the municipal solid waste stream. Not only is this a collection event, it is also an occasion to learn about what we can do to make our world a more sustainable and better place to live, as well proper household hazardous waste disposal and best practices for curbside recycling.
Background:
Only 12% of unused electronics are recycled currently in the U.S.
Only 15% of textiles (clothing, etc.) are recycled annually. 50,000 mattresses are discarded and not recycled every day in the U.S.
Partners in the event: Take 2 Electronics Recycling, Helpsy, and File Shred.
Learn More: For further information about Hometown Recycling Day, visit nhswra.com
or contact: The New Haven Solid Waste and Recycling Authority at 203-691-5374
info@nhswra.com
We are proud to induct Terrance Jackson from New Haven into our WYBC Listener Hall of Fame!
WYBC's Darryl Huckaby talks with Catherine Bayden, our WYBC Chesla Student of the Month for October 2025, and Regional Career High School Coach Latrice Hampton.
WYBC's Darrly Huckaby talks with comedian Tommy Davidson, who will open for Katt Williams' "Heaven on Earth" Tour at Total Mortgage Arena on October 31, 2025!
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with WYBC's own Rasheem Dixon.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Tremaine Williams.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Shayla Streater.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Sharese Adele.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Maritza Bond.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Leighton Johnson.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Chillie Willie Groove
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Arden Santana.
We are proud to induct Phoenix Rumley into our 94.3 WYBC Listener Hall of Fame Class of 2025!
Armand Muniz, VP of Marketing and Branch banking offers more benefits as to why you'll be getting more from Crosspoint Federal Credit Unions merger with Nutmeg State Credit Union.
Juan sits down with Shanita Alston, CrossPoint Federal Credit Union Branch Manager to discuss the benefits of the cooperative partnership merger between CrossPoint Federal Credit Union & Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Lawrence Lamont, Airrion Love, and Kandi Burruss.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with William Fluker.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Roger Johnson.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Rahsaan Langley.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Leneil Jones.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Joe Rodriguez.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Jesse Hameen II
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with WYBC's own Jerry Green from Sweet Sounds of Praise.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Deborah Busch Wright.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Ahmeer Williams.
943 WYBC's Juan Castillo sits down with Armand Muniz VP of Marketing and Branch Banking at CrossPoint Federal Credit Union to talk about an exciting partnership opportunity coming with the merge with Nutmeg State Credit Union.
Sharon from New Haven is our WYBC Art’s Keyword Grand Prize Winner of a brand-new Frigidaire air conditioner courtesy of Art’s Television & Appliance, 92 State Street in North Haven!
Congratulations, Sharon!
We’re celebrating and honoring AJ Johnson, our WYBC “Beat The Odds” Scholarship Winner 2025!
Thanks to Derwin Griffith State Farm, The Walter Luckett Foundation, Howard K. Hill Funeral Services and Ocean State Job Lot, and Yale Broadcasting Company for making this scholarship possible.
Jennifer from Hamden is our WYBC Art’s Keyword Grand Prize Winner of a brand-new gas grill courtesy of Art’s Television & Appliance, 92 State Street in North Haven!
Congratulations, Jennifer!
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Tracy Dancy, Joy Harvin and Crystal Jones.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Deborah Agnew.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Fallon Thomas.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Karen DuBois-Walton.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Sherry Antoine.
WYBC's Darryl Huckaby talks with John Erlingheuser, AARP's Senior Advocacy and Outreach Director.
WYBC's Darryl Huckaby talks to Reese L. McLeod, President of the Elm City Freddy Fixer Parade, and Kristen Threatt, Board Member of the Elm City Freddy Fixer Parade Committee!
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Boise Kimber.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Clifton Graves.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Dr. Hanan Hameen.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Dr. Tiffany Renee Jackson
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Rev. Kennedy Hampton
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with United States Senator Richard Blumenthal
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Solomon Maye.
WYBC's Darryl Huckaby discusses OIC Day at The Capitol with the OIC of New London County.
Alpha from West Haven is our WYBC Art's Keyword Grand Prize Winner of a brand new 50-inch television courtesy of Art's TV & Appliances, 92 State Street in North Haven! Today, she claimed her prize from Andy at Art's and Darryl Huckaby from DeDe In The Morning!
Hometown Recycling Day for New Haven residents and students!
Did you know that only 36% of the current amount of waste in CT is recycled, reused or reduced? Citizens of New Haven can help change that AND recycle their unwanted items at no charge!
Host: The New Haven Solid Waste and Recycling Authority is hosting and sponsoring this MAJOR one day event.
Time and Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 9 a.m – 12 p.m
at: Truman School, 114 Truman Street in New Haven
New Haven Residents and students may drop off:
- ELECTRONICS (t.v.’s, cell phones, monitors, stereos, printers, and wires)
- TEXTILES (clothing, shoes, belts, hats, handbags) (dry and in plastic bags)
- DOCUMENTS (sensitive papers to be shredded)
- BOTTLES & CANS REDEEMED (plastic bottles and aluminum cans)
Goal: Hometown Recycling Day is an opportunity for citizens of New Haven and students to conveniently recycle unwanted items and at the same time serves to help Connecticut achieve it’s current goal of diverting 60% away from the municipal solid waste stream. Not only is this a collection event, it is also an occasion to learn about what we can do to make our world a more sustainable and better place to live, as well proper household hazardous waste disposal and best practices for curbside recycling.
Background:
Only 12% of unused electronics are recycled currently in the U.S.
Only 15% of textiles (clothing, etc.) are recycled annually. 50,000 mattresses are discarded and not recycled every day in the U.S.
Partners in the event: Take 2 Electronics Recycling, The Connecticut Mattress Recycling Council and ByeBye Mattress, Helpsy, and File Shred.
Information Participants in the event:
New Haven Department of Parks and Public Works – curbside
recycling (info only)
HazWaste Central – Household Hazardous Waste (info only)
Paint Care – where to recycle your unwanted paint (info only)
Learn More: For further information about Hometown Recycling Day, visit nhswra.com
or contact: The New Haven Solid Waste and Recycling Authority at 203-691-5374
info@nhswra.com
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Carlton Solomon, also known as "Doc P"
In this episode of The Electric Drum, WYBC's Jose Candelario talks with Darrell McClam.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Diamond Powell.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Fab Mini Vanili, Young MC, and Jackee Harry.
Congratulations to Ashley from Wallingford! She is our WYBC Valentine’s Day Grand Prize Winner! Ashley and the love of her life, her husband Dustin, are going to enjoy tickets to see Mary J. Blige, dinner at Kool Breeze Jamerican Cuisine in New Haven, flowers and chocolates!
In this episode of The Electric Drum, WYBC's Jose Candelario talks with Connecticut Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, WYBC's Jose Candelario sits down with Dwight Davis.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, WYBC's Jose Candelario sits down with Jeffrey Moreno.
In this episode of The Electric Drum on WYBC, host Jose Candelario talks with Titus Kaphar.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, WYBC's Jose Candelario sits down with Charlie Grady.
In this episode of The Electric Drum on WYBC, host Jose Candelario sits down with John Salley, Tambera Perry, Jesse L. Marin and Sheila E.
In this episode of The Electric Drum on WYBC, host Jose Candelario sits down with Mikey Jay.
In this episode of The Electric Drum on WYBC, Jose Candelario sits down with Earl McCoy Jr.
WYBC's Darryl Huckaby sits down with Maritza Bond, Director of Public Health for the City of New Haven
WYBC's Darryl Huckaby sits down with Lisa Perry-Swain, Executive Director of the CT Foundation for Dental Outreach, and talks about the upcoming CT Mission of Mercy's Free Dental Clinic at Wilby High School in Waterbury on November 9 & 10, 2024.
In this episode of The Electric Drum on WYBC, host Jose Candelario sits down with Connecticut State Representative Treneé McGee.
In this episode of The Electric Drum on WYBC, host Jose Candelario sits down with Denise Page.
In this episode of The Electric Drum on WYBC, host Jose Candelario sits down with Angel Hubbard and Miguel Pittman.
In this episode of The Electric Drum on WYBC, host Jose Candelario sits down with former president of the Greater New Haven NAACP, James Rawlings.
We are proud to induct Arturo Council from Meriden into the 94.3 WYBC Listener Hall of Fame Class of 2024!
Arturo has been a loyal WYBC listener for many years. He listens all day long, starting in the morning with DeDe and Darryl Huckaby followed by The Workforce with Wanda Coppage and Juan Castillo. Arturo has won several contests over the years, including winning an electric range from DeDe In The Morning and Darryl Huckaby!
This makes Arturo Council a WYBC Listener Hall of Famer!
Congratulations and welcome to the Hall of Fame, Arturo!
Hometown Recycling Day for New Haven residents and students!
Did you know that only 36% of the current amount of waste in CT is recycled, reused or reduced? Citizens of New Haven can help change that AND recycle their unwanted items at no charge, on Saturday, October 26th in New Haven!
Host: The New Haven Solid Waste and Recycling Authority is Hosting and sponsoring this MAJOR one day event.
Time and Date: Saturday, October 26th, 2024 from 9 a.m – 1 p.m
at: Achievement First Amistad High School, 580 Dixwell Avenue
WYBC's Darryl Huckaby sits down with John Erlingheuser, AARP Senior Director of Advocacy and Community Outreach.
We are proud to induct Carla Hairston from West Haven into the 94.3 WYBC Listener Hall of Fame Class of 2024!
Carla Hairston has been a loyal WYBC listener for many years. She listens starting in the morning with DeDe and Darryl Huckaby and all day long! Carla attends many of our events and parties and loves to get updated on all the happenings in our community. She has met many of our personalities, including Wanda Coppage and Juan Castillo!
This makes Carla Hairston a WYBC Listener Hall of Famer!
Congratulations and welcome to the Hall of Fame, Carla!
We are proud to induct LaShonda Boston from Hamden into the 94.3 WYBC Listener Hall of Fame!
LaShonda has been listening to WYBC since she was 13 years old. She remembers listening to The Tom Joyner Morning Show and laughing at all their antics and jokes. Now that she’s older, she has won numerous contests, including tickets to see Frozen, Keith Sweat, SWV, Jodeci and many, many others. She believes WYBC is a staple in the community and at home as well! Today, she enjoys listening to DeDe In The Morning and has fun playing along to the $1,000 Minute Game. LaShonda enjoys hearing Darryl Huckaby announce the Neighborhood of the Day and Wanda Coppage’s For The Culture segment.
This makes LaShonda Boston a WYBC Listener Hall of Famer!
Congratulations and welcome to the Hall of Fame, LaShonda!
In this episode of The Electric Drum, WYBC's Jose Candelario talks with Oscar Guerra of Chevrolet of Milford and Tommy Davidson.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, WYBC's Jose Candelario sits down with Earl McCoy Sr.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, WYBC's Jose Candelario talks with retired City of New Haven Deputy Director Bill Dixon.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, WYBC's Jose Candelario sits down with Meriden City Councilor Sonya Jelks.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, WYBC's Jose Candelario sits down with George Gervin and Harold Grey.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, WYBC's Jose Candelario sits down with Michael Massey.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, WYBC's Jose Candelario sits down with Hillhouse High School Track & Field star Khalil Antione.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, WYBC's Jose Candelario sits down with Gary Moore Sr.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, WYBC's Jose Candelario talks to Hillhouse Track & Field star Leonaya Knox
In this episode of The Electric Drum, WYBC's Jose Candelario sits down with former basketball star Walter Luckett of the Walter Luckett Foundation.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, WYBC's Jose Candelario sits down with Dr. David Lee Asbery.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario talks with United States Congressman Joe Courtney.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, WYBC's Jose Candelario sits down with DJ Juan Coon.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, WYBC's Jose Candelario sits down with Anthony McDonald.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, WYBC's Jose Candelario sits down with Ray Boyd, Program Manager at the Yale Law & Racial Justice Center.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with comedian and New Haven native Justin Silva!
94.3 WYBC and Chevrolet of Milford are giving away a $4,500 scholarship to a local Junior or Senior in High School that has overcome adversity and is succeeding in the classroom and looking to continue their education beyond High School. Students can apply at 943wybc.com
Juan Castillo sat down with Chevrolet of Milford General Manager Oscar Geurra to discuss the scholarship and Chevrolet of Milford's commitment to giving back to the community.
Special thanks to Black Travel Maine, Walter Luckett Jr. Foundation and Howard K Hill.
94.3 WYBC and Chevrolet of Milford are giving away a $4,500 scholarship to a local Junior or Senior in High School that has overcome adversity and is succeeding in the classroom and looking to continue their education beyond High School. Students can apply at 943wybc.com
Darryl Huckaby sat down with Chevrolet of Milford General Manager Oscar Geurra to discuss the scholarship and Chevrolet of Milford's commitment to giving back to the community.
Special thanks to Black Travel Maine, Walter Luckett Jr. Foundation and Howard K Hill.
WYBC is proud to congratulate Mr. Patrick Rivers, our WYBC Dad of the Year Winner for 2024!
Patrick was nominated by his wife, Jane.
Patrick is a very involved and thoughtful father. Even when life throws curveballs at him, he never stops caring for them, making them healthy meals like the best homemade pizza and sweet potato fries you’ve ever had! He listens intently to his daughters as they list the details of their school days. He respects and trusts them, raising them to be confident, intellectual, strong, and kind women.
Patrick receives a framed certificate, a $100 Gift Card to Ricky D’s Rib Shack, a $75 Gift Card to Rings End and gift cards to Sports Center of Connecticut in Shelton!
Happy Father’s Day!
Quashea from New Haven is our 94.3 WYBC R&B Trivia Challenge Grand Prize Winner of a brand-new portable gas grill courtesy of Art’s Television & Appliance, 92 State Street in North Haven!
Congratulations, Quashea!
WYBC is proud to congratulate Quay Myers, our WYBC Mom of the Year Winner for 2024! Quay was nominated by Melissa Lytrelle Singleton.
Quay receives a framed certificate, flowers, a spa gift card, dinner for 2 at Kool Breeze Jamerican Cuisine on Whalley Avenue in New Haven and tickets to The Queens of R&B Tour featuring XSCAPE, SWV, Total and 702 at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater!
Below is what Melissa wrote about Quay
I’m nominating this mom because of her resilience, her strength, her struggles, her faith & her life. I’ve seen her stand tall through situations that would & could have killed her but the faith she holds and the faith & strength of her family gives her the back bone to keep pushing. Having three children losing both her sons to gun violence a year apart being diagnosed with cancer & beating that all while still being a mother, a grandmother, a daughter, sister, aunt and supporter to those she love. It’s only right that I share the love I have for her by nominating her for showing up everyday.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario talks with media legend Harriette Cole.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, WYBC's Jose Candelario talks with Dr. Madeline Negron, Superintendent of New Haven Public Schools.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, WYBC's Jose Candelario sits down with Gary Tinney of the New Haven Fire Department.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, WYBC's Jose Candelario sits down with hip-hop artist Alexzander "Showrocka" Pullen.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, WYBC's Jose Candelario sits down with Howard K. Hill.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, WYBC's Jose Candelario talks with Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, WYBC's Jose Candelario talks with Coach Tyrese Sullivan of West Haven.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, WYBC's Jose Candelario sits down with Marvin Conner, our WYBC Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award Winner.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Keith Smith, Jr.
Juan Castillo sits down with Shelley Quiala, Executive Director of The International Festival of Arts & Ideas. Learn more at www.artidea.org
Juan Castillo sits down with comedian and Fair Haven native Justin Silva. Justin will be coming back 'home' on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Fair Haven Day & Parade. He will be marching alongside Mary Wade in the parade and will be meeting all his fans!
Get more info here: Justin Silva Comes To Mary Wade + Fair Haven Day
Photo Credit: Justin Silva.
Photo courtesy of Mary Wade.
WYBC's Darryl Huckaby from DeDe In The Morning sits down with AARP Connecticut Associate State Director of Community Outreach Kelli Lefler.
April is Earth Month! The New Haven Solid Waste and Recycling Authority is hosting its Hometown Recycling Day at Hill Career High School in New Haven on Saturday, April 13, 2024. WYBC's Darryl Huckaby sits down with Jeffrey Simon, Materials Management Coordinator for NHSW & RA.
WYBC's Juan Castillo talks with Yale Men's Basketball Head Coach James Jones, who discusses Yale's thrilling Ivy League Tournament victory over Brown and the upcoming NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Denyce Hobson of Hobson House Sweet Teas and Lemonades.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Marcus T. Harvin.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Michael Stroud.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Hamden Superintendent of Schools Gary Highsmith.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with author Bruce A. Trammell.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with Hamden Assistant Fire Chief Shelly Carter.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, host Jose Candelario sits down with music artist King Putt.
WYBC's Juan Castillo talks to Ledisi ahead of her concert coming to the Shubert Theater in New Haven on March 13, 2024.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, Jose Candelario talks to award winning educator Da'John Jett.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, Jose Candelario talks to Mindy Richardson, one of the Great Eight to be inductee into the Hall of Change.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, Jose Candelario talks to Jameka Morrison Jefferies.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, Juan Castillo talks to retired police officer and author David Daniels III.
In this episode of The Electric Drum, Juan Castillo talks to Tracy Bernardi Guzman, who is one of the Great Eight to be inducted into The Hall of Change.
Dr. Eric Velasquez, Robert W. Berliner Professor of Medicine (Cardiology); Chief, Cardiovascular Medicine; Chief, Cardiovascular Medicine, Yale New Haven Hospital; Physician-in-Chief, Heart and Vascular Center, Yale New Haven Health
Juan Castillo talks with New Haven resident, Alisa Bowens Mercado, who has made history as the first African American Female Brewer.
Juan Castillo interviews Dr. Darin A. Latimore, deputy dean for diversity and inclusion at Yale School of Medicine (YSM).
Hear his story of struggle to success.
Brother Yusuf Shah speaks with Probate Court Judge Clifton Graves
(Special thanks to the interning producers for helping with this segment.)
Veronica Douglas talks New Haven role models Keith and Fletch for the 8 a.m. hour of the Electric Drum
Juan Castillo interviews broadcast journalist, Keith Kountz of WTNH Connecticut News, as he celebrates 30 years in television
Juan Castillo interviews CT Recording Artist Ricky Alan Draughn with a WYBC premiere of his latest holiday cover of "O Holy Night" featuring Kevin Monroe & Devotion
Juan Castillo brings the community into the radio station with hosts of "Moving Target Podcast Radio," Jay Kemp & Remidy Shareef, and other community leaders.
Juan Castillo interviews Sarah Nuland of The Sherwin B. Nuland Foundation for Palliative Care
Juan Castillo interviews Cheri Humphrey (This is Part 1) of the interview. Please click on Part 2 to continue with this story.
Juan Castillo interviews Felicia Hunter, Dori Dumas and in a different segment, Kisha Reid and Kayana Reid.
The McCrea Family share their Inspirational Story on the Electric Drum with Juan Castillo.
Juan Castillo speaks with Joseph Outlaw, Jr. on his role as a drug treatment advocate with the Human Resource Agency of New Britain.
Juan Castillo interviews New Haven author, Daniel Mills. Discussion topics: Book 'The Back Story', incarceration, childhood, owning a barbershop.
Guest host Michael Lyle interview Penn State University Football Defensive Line Coach Sean Spencer.
Juan Castillo interviews Jamal Jimerson for the part 2 segment of the Electric Drum. Jimerson spoke about the Minority Inclusion Project.
Juan Castillo interviews Lincoln Bassett Community School Principal Janet Clayton-Brown and a few of the school's students to discuss the improvements to the school.
Juan Castillo interviews Conncat Board Chairman, Carlton Highsmith and CEO/Executive Director, Erik Clemons.
Juan Castillo talks with Director of the Connecticut Coalition to Regulate Marijuana, Sam Tracy, and Kebra Bolden, a CT cannabis grower.
Juan Castillo interviews Hamden, CT author, Stacy Graham-Hunt. Discussion on growing up in Hamden and her newly published book, Processing Pain.
Juan Castillo interviews Gary Gates, President of the Newhallville Neighborhood Corporation.
Juan Castillo interviews legendary songwriter/singer Valerie Simpson, of the duo Ashford & Simpson.
Juan Castillo interviews the organizers and supporting team of the Daedream Theater Arts Group
Juan Castillo interviews Tatiana Dukes and Jasmine Sampson, founders of Piggyback Rides LLC
Juan Castillo interviews president of the newly formed New Haven Metropolitan Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Valencia Goodridge.
Juan Castillo interviews Emily Bastien, 7-year old author of Aqua Tales, a new children’s book inspiring kids not to wait to pursue their dreams.
Juan Castillo interviews Rex Cadwallader, Chairman of the Performing Arts Department at Greens Farms Academy in Westport, Connecticut
Juan Castillo interviews Latisha Gardner, recently diagnosed with Scleroderma. To show your support to Latisha and provide a monetary contribution to her journey please visit her GoFundMe page. (https://www.gofundme.com/2utl9j0) Listen as she tells her story of being diagnosed, symptoms and living with the disease.
Juan Castillo interviews Community Activist Holly Tucker.
Listen as she tells her story of growing up in New Haven, CT and her story of being victimized by the New Haven Police Department.
Juan Castillo interviews Sada Marshall, president of Positive Vibez Only, an Endometriosis support group. Marshall herself suffers from Endometriosis and tells her story.
Juan Castillo interviews Bridgeport native, Yulendy Suriel, owner of Pink & Pretty Hair
Juan Castillo interviews Nathaniel Jacobson, Yale University Graduate/Free Bird Organization Coordinator.
Juan Castillo interviews Grammy Award winning singer/producer/songwriter - Charmagne Tripp.
Juan Castillo interviews Connecticut State Senator Gary Winfield. Discussion includes details on being raised in Bronx, NY.; his educational background and career.
Juan Castillo interviews juvenile parole officer, owner and photographer at Stokes Photography - Anwar Stokes
Juan Castillo phone interviews musician Maceo Parker on his upcoming show at the Palmer Auditorium, Connecticut College. Show date is Saturday, Oct. 15.
Juan Castillo interviews the cast and creator of stage play, "Black Angels Over Tuskegee: The Story of the Tuskegee Airmen" Layon Gray - writer, director & Delano Barbosa - actor
Juan Castillo interviews Kathleen Mullin, Attorney and Director of Criminal Restorative at St. Joseph University.
The Workforce PM host, Juan Castillo, interviews Al Anderson of The Wailers. Anderson will be performing live at The Ridgefield Playhouse Oct. 9
Juan Castillo interviews 29-year-old New Haven native, entrepreneur; empowerment speaker, teacher, Chaplain, singer, song writer and Executive Director - Diasha C. Johnson.
Juan Castillo interviews Caregivers Home RN, Kebra Smith-Bolden. Spoke about her childhood as a New Haven, CT resident, her career path and present day path as an RN.
Juan Castillo interview West Haven, CT Children's book author of 'The Brownie Kids Series' - Cindy J Cadet
Juan Castillo interviews Darien High School (CT) Track star Mahagany Dolbery. Spotlighting Positive Youth
Juan Castillo interviews Tanisha Bundy - CT resident, Fashion Designer, Community Leader. Discussion on her childhood, career journey and community involvement.
Juan Castillo interviews Tyrone Dunmore, rap pioneer and legendary DJ known by DJ Terrible T. Spoke about his childhood, hardships and career journey.
Juan Castillo interviews Stacey Cartier, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with CT Mental Health Center. Discussion on her childhood and career
Juan Castillo interviews Patricia Helliger, Captain of the New Haven Police Department. Discussion on her childhood and career.
Juan Castillo Interviews several New Haven young adults who are poets and work with Literary Happy Hour
Juan Castillo interviews New Haven resident, Pam Monk.Spoke about her childhood, family and community work.
Juan Castillo interviews Douglas Bruce, Chief of Medicine at the Cornell Scott Hill Health Center in New Haven, CT. Discussion on career journey and medical information.
Juan Castillo interviews The Robinson Family of New Haven, CT (Mark, Yvonne, Savada and Audrey.) Spoke about their lives, family dynamics and operating a successful family business.
Juan Castillo interviews Anne Langley & Gary Peluchette (Bridgeport, CT teachers,) on school systems, the importance of passionate involved teachers and more.
Juan Castillo Interviews Senior Housing Specialist at Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven, Love Jackson. Content: Spoke about her story, growing up as a New Haven, CT resident, career journey and provided housing information.
Juan Castillo Interviews Ernestine Sheppard of Baltimore, MD. 79 year old mother, grandmother and professional body builder.
Juan Castillo Interviews James Hillhouse H.S. track and field coaches, married couple Gary & Michelle Moore.
Juan Castillo interviews the Staggers Family. New Haven residents including father Carlton Staggers New Haven Alderman, mother Monique Staggers & son, Corey Staggers
Juan Castillo interviews Glen Worthy (principal of New Haven Adult Education) & Cornelius Finley (Diploma Plus program)
Juan Castillo interviews Personal Trainer and blogger, Norvell Martin. Spoke about his life and career.
Juan Castillo Interviews Talib Shareef, president of the Nation's mass. Spoke about Muslims in America.
Juan Castillo interviews Dr. Young Erben with Yale New Haven Hospital. Board certified in General Surgery. Spoke about heart health and programs designed to assist with overall health but, specifically - a healthy heart.
Juan Castillo Inteviews Crystal Emery, author of a book and documentary on the history of Black women in medicine.
Juan Castillo concludes interview with Michael Saunders and begins new interview with Darien Tompkins (FORMER HILLHOUSE BASKETBALL GREAT PLAYED ON THE 2006 AND 2007 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP)
Juan Castillo Interviews Michael Saunders, (AUTHOR OF BOOK EVERYDAY I BALL & PERSONAL BASKETBALL TRAINER)
Juan Castillo Interviews George Chocos , Yale Divinity School Grad School student, former inmate at Sing Sing Correctional Facility.
Juan Castillo interviews Yvonne Mccoy with 'Making A Difference Organization (at risk youth).' Spoke about her life and career.
Juan Castillo Interviews Janice Parker Crudup, former Hillhouse H.S basketball player, the first female to work for the New Haven sanitation department. Spoke about her life and career.
Juan Castillo interview Renee Gant, Former WYBC personality and owner of Digital Overdose Musical Productions. Spoke about her life and career.
Juan Castillo interview Renee Gant, Former WYBC personality and owner of Digital Overdose Musical Productions. Spoke about her life and career.
Juan Castillo interviews Joseph Ferraiolo, area general manager, New Haven County Frontier Communications
Juan Castillo interviews Tiffany Donaldson, Vice President of Programs at CT Health Foundation, in a 2 part segment.
This poetry collect is a collaboration between 23 year-old son Denver Darden and 52 year-old mother Deborah Agnew. Lessons Learned is a compilation of experiences over the course of life, introducing various changes. Denver writes from the venue of a young, first time author and rapper. Deborah, a published poet and modern poet continues to express herself in another view from another version. Based upon the life of a long time single mother providing both a home and life for her son, mother talks about lost love, endurance, pain, passion, and the desires within her life. The son gives his version of a life full of discord, resentment, rebellion and young love. Both sides are similar yet different but lessons learned is a series of just that. Hopefully the reader will come away from this whether young or older and look back at events. Where ups or downs pitfalls or addictions. Lessons Learned is full of compassion.
Jessica Carl chats with Merieta Bayati about her "The Girlie Girl's Guide" to living a fabulous fulfilling life.
A discussion with McPherson, a CT native, about her journey as a writer and the influences of the book.