Radio Kingston

Many Voices, One Community

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Languages

English, Spanish

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Country

United States

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Genres

Community Radio, Talk, News +7

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Frequency

1490 AM / 107.9 FM

📖 About

Radio Kingston is a noncommercial community radio station serving Kingston, New York, and the surrounding Hudson Valley. Broadcasting as WKNY on 1490 AM and 107.9 FM, the station focuses on community storytelling, local news and information, conversation, music, arts, culture, public affairs, and programming that reflects the diverse voices of Kingston and the surrounding area. Radio Kingston provides a mix of locally produced shows, music programs, news and talk, cultural programming, Spanish-language content, and community-oriented broadcasts. The station's mission is centered on building community connections, encouraging conversation, sharing local information, and providing a platform for artistic and musical expression. Radio Kingston is also available online, allowing listeners to stream its programming beyond the Kingston, New York broadcast area.

📋 Details

power:1,000 watts AM

callSign:WKNY

ownership:Radio Kingston Corp., a not-for-profit charitable licensee

am frequency:1490 AM

fm frequency:107.9 FM

fm translator:W300DU

broadcast area:Kingston, Ulster County and the surrounding Hudson Valley

broadcast type:AM, FM, Online Streaming

community role:Community-focused radio platform serving Kingston and the surrounding area with locally relevant information, cultural programming and opportunities for community participation

facility class:Class C

source listing:https://liveradious.com/7418-radio-kingston.html

station format:Noncommercial Community Radio

fcc facility id:10782

station history:WKNY began broadcasting on December 16, 1939, from the auditorium of Kingston High School at 1490 kHz. The station later became part of the noncommercial Radio Kingston community-radio operation.

original airdate:December 16, 1939

programming focus:Community storytelling, local news, conversation, music, arts, culture, public affairs and community information

contact information:Radio Kingston, WKNY 1490 AM / 107.9 FM, 693 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401. On-air phone: 845-331-1490. Fax: 845-331-9569.

language programming:English-language programming with Spanish-language programming including Radio Kingston en Español

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official station identity:Radio Kingston is the current brand associated with WKNY, providing noncommercial community radio from Kingston, New York.