LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Paul Sidney, distinguished
citizen and devoted member of his community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Paul Sidney passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2009, at the
age of 69; and
WHEREAS, Born in Brooklyn, New York, Paul Sidney attended New York
University and was enrolled in its communications program before enter-
ing the radio broadcasting business; and
WHEREAS, First joining a radio station in Connecticut after leaving
NYU, Paul Sidney came to WLNG in Sag Harbor, New York, six months after
the station was founded in 1963; he subsequently rose to the position of
President and General Manager of the station; and
WHEREAS, Paul Sidney was known to radio listeners throughout the east
end of Long Island; he broadcast from numerous locations, including
carnivals in Riverhead, restaurants in Montauk Point, and the ferry
parking lot in Orient Point; and
WHEREAS, Well-known on Sag Harbor's main street, Paul Sidney would sit
on a bench and hold court; he was old time radio and it was his whole
life; he was always energetic, whether broadcasting from a blood drive
or introducing vintage top-40 discs on the air; and
WHEREAS, In 2007, Paul Sidney was inducted into the New York State
Broadcasters' Association Hall of Fame, and in 2002 he was featured in a
short profile in the NEW YORKER; and
WHEREAS, Paul Sidney is survived by his friends and family at radio
station WLNG in Sag Harbor, New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Paul Sidney, distinguished citizen and devoted member
of his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to radio station WLNG, Sag Harbor, New York.