101.5 Kiss FM (branded as "101.5 Kiss FM") is a radio service broadcasting a Top 40 (Contemporary Hit Radio) and Hip-Hop/R&B format. The station identifies on-air as "101.5 Kiss FM" and operates on FM & AM frequencies 1230 AM & 101.5 FM via translator W268BY.
101.5 Kiss FM began as an online-only station on Live365 on November 16, 2024. On March 16, 2025, the service expanded to the FM band via translator W268BY and on August 29, 2025 the Station Launched on 1230 AM, offering a local Top 40 format for listeners in New York City, The Bronx, Yonkers, White Plains, portions of Long Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Over time, the station evolved toward a blend of pop, hip-hop, and rhythmic contemporary hits targeting younger audiences, especially Generation Z and Generation Alpha.
Programming
101.5 Kiss FM airs a playlist featuring current pop, hip-hop, and dance tracks, mixed with entertainment segments and weekly countdowns. The lineup includes a mix of local and syndicated shows.
Regular programming
LiveLine with Mason — Weeknights from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., featuring interactive listener calls, new music, and pop culture content.
On Air With Zay — Hosted by Zay Nova, airing Saturdays 1–3 p.m. and Sundays 1–3 p.m. The show highlights pop hits, Hollywood news, and fan requests.
Slow Jamz with R Dub! — Sundays 8 p.m.–12 a.m., featuring R&B slow jams and romantic hits.
Additional content
The station also promotes online events, listener polls, and themed weekends, including artist takeovers and flashback segments. Community and pop-culture content are a regular part of the schedule, appealing to younger listeners across the Tri-State area.
Technical and coverage
The station transmits on WNYK-AM 1230 and it also broadcast via FM translator, W268BY at 101.5 FM, serving parts of the New York metropolitan region. In addition to its terrestrial broadcasts, the station streams online through its Zeno Radio feed, using an automated DJ system for continuous playback when not airing live shows.
Ownership and operations
Ownership and licensing details for W268BY, WNYK-AM and the Kiss FM programming have not been publicly disclosed. It is unclear whether W268BY rebroadcasts a full-power station’s HD subchannel or an independent audio stream, as noted in regulatory communications.
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