Press Communications Classic Rock “107.1 The Boss” WWZY Long Branch/99.7 WBHX Tuckerton NJ has announced the promotion of Cane Peterson to afternoon host and Ralphie Aversa to evening host.
Peterson joined WWZY as evening host in April 2022 following his exit from mornings at Audacy’s “Alt 92.3” WNYL New York where he and ‘Corey B’ were also syndicated to Baltimore, Buffalo, Detroit, Miami and Orlando. Prior to joining WNYL in 2018, Peterson hosted mornings, afternoons, and nights at Hot AC “Fresh 102.7” WNEW from 2014-18. He also hosted nights and afternoons at “92.3 K-Rock” WXRK along with Lee ‘Crazie Cabbie’ Mroszak. Peterson also has worked at VH-1, multiple outlets in the Minneapolis market, CHR “Z100″ WHTZ and multiple SiriusXM channels.
Cane will be joined in afternoons by meteorologist ‘Nor’easter Nick’ Pittman, traffic reporter Britney Trumpey and newscaster Hunter Farman.
Cane said, “Thankful to Robby and CEO Bob McAllan for this opportunity. Working for a company that still believes in local radio is incredible and Robby is a guy who’s passion for it makes me remember why
I loved radio in the first place.”
Ralphie Aversa, who has been with WWZY as a weekend host since October 2021, will take over weeknights (other than Wednesdays) and continuing to host “Totally 80s Saturday Night”. He also serves as an entertainment reporter for USA Today. Aversa hosted nights and late nights at Cumulus Hot AC 95.5 WPLJ New York from 2012 to 2019 and previously worked at WBHT Scranton and WWHT Syracuse. During his time with WPLJ, Aversa also tracked shifts at WBHT, WPRO-FM Providence, and WQGN-FM Groton CT. He later tracked shifts for current WWZY/WBHX PD/morning host Robby Bridges at Country WOKQ Portsmouth NH.
Aversa commented, “Thank you to Robby Bridges for building such a unique and fun radio station. Of course, it also happens thanks to Bob McAllan and Press Communications. I’m thankful to be a part of the family and am excited about returning to weeknights in the Tri State!”
WWZY/WBHX VP/Programming Robby Bridges added, “We believe in personality driven content and this new 1-2
punch in PM and nights with Cane and Ralphie elevates The Boss to the highest levels. I’m thrilled to work with two 21st century super jocks as part of our all star team!”
The moves follow the exit of afternoon host Paul Van Dusen this summer. Van Dusen joined WWZY in May 2021 after previously spending a decade at sister Country “Thunder 106” 106.3 WKMK/106.5 WTHJ until July 2020. He also has worked at Classic Rock “105.7 The Hawk” WCHR-FM in the Monmouth/Ocean market and WEDG/WGRF Buffalo and WRKT Erie PA in his career.