Sid & Friends In The Morning Sid & Friends In The Morning

Bernadette Castro | Former Commissioner of the New York Office of Parks Joins S&FIM For New Weekly Friday Morning Appearance

Oct 16, 2026 · 10m

Summary

Sid and guest Bernadette Castro discuss the recent debate between Bruce Blakeman and Kathy Hochul, praising Blakeman’s performance and urging listeners to support his candidacy. They critique Governor Hochul’s handling of the Plaza Hotel closure and Mayor Adams’ proposed free grocery stores, arguing these policies harm small businesses. The conversation also covers the Al Smith dinner, where Jessica Kish praised the NYPD, and includes personal anecdotes about Castro’s Italian heritage and her desire for Marco Rubio to campaign in New York.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Usama Siddiqui's Scoundrel Tour Sponsor: Just Another Day in CA Bernadette Castro praises Bruce Blakeman's debate performance Al Smith dinner and Post reporter Miranda Madison Square Garden closure and scaffolding issues James Dolan's endorsement and fundraising for Blakeman Jessica Kish's speech on anti-Semitism and NYPD Bernadette's anxiety about city and state leadership Blakeman's plans on sanctuary status and utilities Critique of free grocery stores and small business impact Bernadette's Italian heritage and assimilation story Columbus Day Parade and Governor Hochul's reception Comparison to Pataki and proposal for Marco Rubio visit Congratulations on Hall of Fame award and future plans Show outro and social media links Sponsor: Usama Siddiqui's Scoundrel Tour Sponsor: Just Another Day in CA
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