Todd Shapiro | CEO of Todd Shapiro Associates Public Relations Firm | 07-28-25

Sid & Friends In The Morning

77 WABC

Sports, Comedy, News

4.2 • 828 Ratings

🗓️ 28 July 2025

⏱️ 19 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

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Summary

Todd Shapiro, CEO of Todd Shapiro Associates Public Relations Firm, calls into the program to discuss Eric Adams' reelection campaign for Mayor, before he covers his involvement in opening classic restaurants in Albany and the city's efforts to revive its social scene post-COVID. Todd recounts his attendance at a charity event for autism and special needs, where he was honored alongside other notable figures, shifting to various topics, including political figures speaking at Hamptons events, the challenges of caring for individuals formerly housed at the Willowbrook State School, and fundraisers in support of former Congressman Michael Grimm, who was paralyzed in a polo accident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This National Foster Care Month, Marine Toys for Tots, is providing hope to children who needed most.
0:05.8	Staff Sergeant James Caldwell, who grew up in foster care himself, shares that while handing out gifts at a Toys for Tots distribution event,
0:12.7	a little girl looked up at him, reached into her bag, pulled out a stuffed animal, and said,
0:16.5	someone needs to make sure you get a toy too.
0:18.9	That simple gesture embodies the heart of marine Toys for Tots.
0:22.6	Ensuring every child, including those in foster care, experiences the kindness that can transform their future.
0:27.8	Visit Toysfor Tots.org today.
0:30.1	I've ruled out uni because I want to live at home.
0:32.7	I've ruled out uni because I want to earn money.
0:35.8	I've ruled out uni because of my grades.
0:40.1	Study with the Open University and there's no need to rule out anything.
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0:48.2	We're open to all.
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0:52.6	So rethink your future with the degree you didn't think was possible.
0:56.7	The Open University.
0:58.4	The future is open.
1:00.6	This is Sid and Friends in the morning.
1:04.8	77 WabC.
1:06.8	On the line is the emperressario of this area.
1:11.4	I call him the Swifty Lazard.
1:14.0	All things politics, all things cultural.
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