New York State Radio Stations — Live Free-to-Air NY Broadcasts
From the iconic skyscraper antennas of Manhattan to the Adirondack mountains and Niagara Falls in Buffalo, New York State features a rich tapestry of public broadcasting, university radio networks, and legendary 50kW clear-channel AM stations.
New York State Emergency Management coordinates disaster warnings and severe snowstorm alerts over statewide NOAA weather radio frequencies (162.400 to 162.550 MHz).
Key Radio Frequencies in New York State
93.9 MHzFM (Midtown)
WNYC Public Radio master transmitter
105.9 MHzFM (One WTC)
WQXR Classical music voice of New York
880 kHzAM (NYC 50kW)
WCBS historic news talk
Frequently Asked Questions about New York State Radio
Can I listen to WNYC anywhere in New York State?
Yes! While WNYC transmits over-the-air to the New York metropolitan area, Skywave DX streams WNYC live worldwide with zero delay and crystal clarity.