WNYC on the 100th anniversary of its first broadcast

100 Years of WNYC Radio

    July 8, 2024, marked the 100th anniversary of municipal broadcasting for the city of New York. What began with WNYC, now the largest independent public radio station in the U.S., continues today with the city's official broadcast network, NYC Media.

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THE NYC FIELD GUIDE

    Emmy-award winner Micaela Birmingham hosts The NYC Field Guide: How to Thrive in the Five, a 13-episode series that features unique tips, hacks, and expert information for how to live, work, and play in the five boroughs of New York City.

    Tune in Wednesdays at 8pm on NYC Life

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BROOKLYN SAVVY

    Social justice talk show, Brooklyn Savvy, returns for its 20th season. Viewers tuning in follow executive producer and host Toni Williams as she continues the show’s mission to be a beacon of light – building bridges, pushing the needle, and activating social change and justice – which it has done for the past 15 years.

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92NY ON NYC LIFE

    Go inside one of NYC's most beloved cultural institutions and experience a variety of world renowned "talks" with featured guests from film, television, literature, art and much more.

    Saturdays at 8pm on NYC Life

Watch Promos from NYC Media

That's So Dope, Hip Hop Beyond Music: Promo
Audio Description: What began as park-jams in the Bronx, New York City, Hip Hop quickly became a global phenomenon. And this year, we’re celebrating Hip Hop 50, y’all! Hip Hop is much more than just music. It’s a lifestyle and culture onto its own. That’s So Dope, Hip Hop Beyond Music spotlights trailblazers who shaped and captured this culture, from B-Boys to bling.

Audio Description: Learn how the NYC Gov channel has become a 24/7 hub for information during the COVID-19 pandemic. Get emergency alerts in real time from NotifyNYC and live updates from the Mayor & City officials about the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can also stay up to date on the most current status of the weather, schools, citywide parking, garbage collection, and buses & subways. Available on Channel 25.2 Over the Air, channel 74 on Spectrum and Altice, channel 24 on FiOS, and channel 81 on RCN.

Audio Description: Take a look at some of the best programming that the NYC Life Channel has to offer, such as Neighborhood Slice, Barefeet in NYC, A Day’s Work, Her Big Idea, Native Dish, $9.99 with Dave Evans, Blueprint New York City, Secrets of New York, Catalyst, and That’s So New York. Available on Channel 25.1 Over the Air, channel 22 on Optimum, channel 525 on Verizon FiOS, channel 1025 on Comcast, and channel 25 on Spectrum, DirecTV, and RCN.


NYC Media's FCC Public Files can be accessed here:

WNYE TV File and EEO Report
WNYE FM File and EEO Report
Public File Assistance


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NYC Media is a division of The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment.

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