Ben Patten
Ben has been with Magic , since it’s birth in November of 2001. These days, he’s part of the Magic Morning Show with Jaime Roberts … providing news and other information. Then, he hosts Magic at night from 7pm to midnight. Ben lives in Troy with his wife Laurie. They have two children, Amanda and Brett. Amanda lives in Cohoes with her husband Andy and Brett lives in Duluth Georgia, with his wife Salena.
Email: ben@albanymagic.com
Latest Posts
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The #1 song on May 15, 1966 belonged to the Mama’s and the Papa’sClassic Hits WROW
Monday Monday spent 3 weeks on top of the Billboard Singles Chart
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May 15th is National Chocolate Chip Day!Classic Hits WROW
Chocolate chips are an essential ingredient in dozens of delicious baked goods
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Magic Cool Song of the Day for Friday May 15Classic Hits WROW
Give a listen to the Magic 590 Cool Song of the Day for May 15:
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May 14th is National Dance Like a Chicken Day!Classic Hits WROW
The dance is a perennial favorite at birthday parties, bat mitzvahs, weddings, and other family gatherings.
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Today we remember Frank Sinatra, on the 28th anniversary of his passingClassic Hits WROW
Sinatra died May 14, 1998, following a heart attack, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 82
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The Supremes had the #1 song on May 13, 1967Classic Hits WROW
The Happening would spend 1 week on top of the Billboard Singles Chart
What's Happening
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This Day In Music HistoryWeekdays at 1230pm, Bill Williams presents This Day In Music History... a look at music and news events that happened on that day.
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Cool Song Of The DayWeekdays at 430pm, John Gabriel digs into our library to play his Cool Song Of The Day.
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Guess Who SPAC July 14 2026The Takin' It Back Tour featuring THE GUESS WHO with special guest DON FELDER
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Come Work with UsWe're hiring!
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Herzog Law FirmListen Saturday mornings from 8am-830am for The Estate and Medicaid Planning Hour with Herzog Law Firm.
Events
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Celebration of Life honoring Lisa CaporizzoJoin us this Saturday, May 16th, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Orchard Creek Golf Club for a heartfelt Celebration of Life honoring Lisa Caporizzo. Everyone is in...
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St. Sophia Greek FestivalThe 54th Annual St. Sophia Greek Festival in Albany, NY, will take place May 15–17, 2026, at the St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church. The weekend event features au...
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