WNEW-FM, Commercial radio station in Manhattan, United States.
WNEW-FM is a radio station in Manhattan that broadcasts from studios in Hudson Square with its primary transmitter at the Empire State Building. The station operates on 102.7 MHz under Audacy Inc ownership and offers contemporary adult programming across multiple HD Radio channels.
The station began broadcasting in 1958 and switched to progressive rock format in 1967 under the influence of DJs Rosko and Scott Muni. This shift established it as a key outlet for this music movement in the city.
Alison Steele, known as The Night Bird, shaped late-night radio in the 1960s and 1970s by mixing progressive rock with poetry readings and atmospheric soundscapes. Her shows created a space where music and words came together in unexpected ways, touching the lives of listeners across the city.
The station broadcasts on 102.7 MHz and can be received via standard radio and HD Radio channels. Current programming information is available online for those wanting to tune in and explore what the station offers.
In 1980 the station became where New Yorkers learned of John Lennon's death, serving as a crucial source for news updates and musical tributes. This moment cemented its role as an anchor during a significant event in the city's history.
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