Empire Broadcasting Corporation

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Empire Broadcasting Corporation
TypePrivately held
Headquarters Ballston Spa, New York
Products Radio
Website www.empirebroadcasting.net

Empire Broadcasting Corporation was a local media and entertainment company. Assets included four radio station frequencies in the Capital Region of New York. [1]

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Empire sold the last of its assets in October 2019.

Former Stations

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