The radio landscape is diverse, with channels offering various genres from local news to contemporary, to cultural programming. Each station offers a unique input to each region’s musical landscape from Western New York to the New York Metropolitan area, keeping listeners informed and connected.
Here’s a look at the radio stations that stand out across New York State.
Western New York (WNY)
Home to rich musical history and various music venues, the radio stations cater to diverse musical genres. WBTA 1490 AM in Batavia and WDNY 1400 AM in Dansville provides local news and adult contemporary while WBNY 91.3 FM in Buffalo offers students at the State University of New York a student-led based station. WECK 1230 AM offers oldies, a mixture of pop, rock and roll, doo-wop, and surf music.
Central New York (CNY)
Known for intimate venues, Central New York offers a variety of stations from alternative rock to local news. WDLA-FM 92.1 FM in Walton offers a mix of country for country music fans. In Oswego, WRVO 89.9 FM is a go-to station for college students at State University of New York. WHWK 98.1 M in Binghamton is another country station for enjoyers. Those looking for an oldies program in Homer can tune into WXHC 101.5 FM.
WDLA-FM 92.1 FM
Walton
-Country-
Townsquare License, LLC
Capital Region
With an active music scene and popularity of folk music, these Capital Region radio stations offer a large catalog of music. WPYX 106.5 FM in Albany is a great station for country folks while WGXC 90.7 FM in Acra offers community radio. In Amsterdam, WCSS 1490 AM offers classic hits which includes Top 40 on the charts from the 1960s and 2000s. WEXT 97.7 FM provides adult album alternatives for those who are looking for a blend of all genres.If you are looking for alternative music, WEQX 102.7 FM has your back. The Manchester, VT-based station offers a mix of new and classic alternative tracks.
North Country
The North Country’s radio stations feature a mixture of genres from classic rock to contemporary hits. WNCQ-FM 102.9 FM in Canton offers country while WRCD 101.5 FM offers classic rock for listeners. In Watertown, locals can tune into WCIZ-FM 93.3 FM to enjoy classic hits or WFRY-FM 97.5 for country music.
WBRV-FM 101.3 FM
Boonville
-Country-
The Flack Broadcasting Group L.L.C.
Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley offers a rich history of folk, jazz, and reggae music. With a background of diverse sounds, the radio stations reflect this accordingly. WGXC 90.7 FM in Acra is a community radio station providing local news to Top 40 music while in Woodstock, locals can tune into WDST 100.1 FM for adult album alternatives.
New York Metro Area
The hustling and bustling streets of the city is packed with old, new, and top charting hits. In Babylon, locals can listen to WBAB 102.3 FM for classic rock. Another popular choice is WKTU 103.5 FM in Lake Success, featuring Top 40 music of pop and rhythmic contemporary.
