Imus returning to NY radio

Don Imus will return to the airwaves Dec. 3 on New York’s WABC-AM, only nine months after the cantankerous shock jock’s career seemed doomed over his racist, sexist remark about a women’s college basketball team.

Citadel Broadcasting Corp. made the announcement Thursday, confirming long-rumored reports that Imus was returning to morning drive time in the same city where he was banished in April.

“We are ecstatic to bring Don Imus back to morning radio,” said WABC President and General Manager Steve Borneman. “Don’s unique brand of humor, knowledge of the issues and ability to attract big-name guests is unparalleled.”

The acid-tongued broadcasting icon was fired in April after he called the Rutgers University’s women’s basketball team “nappy-headed hos” on the air, sparking a national furor and calls by civil rights leaders and broadcast journalists for him to resign.