Howard Simon joined Empire Sports Network in September 1996 and at the time was named co-host of FAN-TV, a weekday LIVE program seen daily at 4:30 p.m. In December 2000, Howard was asked to switch back to his radio roots as the parent company purchased a radio station now known as WNSA 107.7. WNSA needed a headline personality to handle the very important morning drive slot and Howard was the natural selection as perhaps the most knowledgeable sports personality in the area. He is familiar with the morning drive (5:45-10:00 a.m.) position and he makes getting up and going to work more pleasant for many Buffalo sports fans.
Howard has not totally washed his hands of television appearances. He will continue to contribute to FAN-TV and Empire Sports Network when specific assignments are tossed his way.
Previously the sports director at WBEN-AM, Howard hosted a nightly sports talk show and anchored the pre-game, half-time and post-game coverage during Bills radio productions.
Prior radio stops before joining the staff at Empire Sports included terms as sports director at WJJL-AM in Niagara Falls, N.Y.; WOHO-AM/WWWM-FM in Toledo, Ohio; and WELM-AM/WLVY-FM in Elmira, N.Y. Among his play-by-play stints were calling the action of Buffalo Bisons and Niagara Falls Rapids baseball, Niagara University basketball, and Canisius football.
Howard came to Western New York to attend Buffalo State College and quickly gained recognition as one of the top radio sports personalities in the market. He hails from Long Island, but resides in Western New York with his wife and son.
