Lenny Rico is a veteran broadcaster, continuing the tradition his parents started in New York City 1932, a radio show called "Rico's Neopolitan Serenade" when his parents moved to Buffalo in 1933 they brought their radio program to Buffalo, and Western N.Y. also serving Southern Ontario. The radio show was more than entertainment the Rico's have hosted and conducted many charitable causes benefiting many, not only in Italy but throughout Western N.Y. and Canada. 

    Lenny's father, Emelino Sr. was given Italy's most coveted, and prestigious award, "Commandatore" tantamount to be knighted in England (Sir).  The Rico's also have a son Joe who was one of the most renowned icons in the field of jazz music, recognized the world over in the arts of music. Two jazz musical compositions were dedicated to him, one by Stan Kenton and one by Count Basie. 

    In the mean time Lenny began his career on his father's Italian show at age five introducing songs and the like. He also appeared as a DJ on his brother's jazz program at age 17 filling in once in a while. 

    He then joined WNIA radio at age 18 using the name Mike Melody, as time went on he was a disc jockey at WNDR Syracuse, and WONG Oneida. All stations had a rock n' roll format. 

    Lenny went on to a country music station in Buffalo, NY WWOL where he was the morning man, in the good company of country music radio legend Dave Snow. 

    Lenny did a late night TV show on WGR-TV. (now WGRZ-TV) in 1976. 

    Lenny was always working by his father's side when his dad was doing the Italian radio shows in the capacity of director/producer. In 1983 when the senior Emelino passed, Lenny continued the heritage radio show. Now re dubbed "Casa Rico". True to tradition, the Casa Rico show is heard every weekend, and the show originates from Lenny's residence studio "Buffalo Style" the show is spoken in English, the music is modern and traditional, and Lenny leans on humor as he says " it's a low budget show, send me some jokes" and listeners respond in overwhelming numbers from the U.S. and Canada. 

    The show has general appeal it's "paison-plus" you don't have to be Italian to listen. "But it helps" Lenny has made many charitable contributions, special broadcasts for the Salvation Army, Cooley's Anemia, and he hosts his Casa Rico Spaghetti Dinners for many churches, and needy organizations.. "The Tradition Continues" weekends on WJJL radio......