WNYT (internet radio)

Last updated
WNYT
Programming
Format Freeform
Ownership
Owner New York Institute of Technology
History
First air date
 1965 [1]
Last air date
Spring 2023
Links
Webcast Listen Live
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WNYT was the college radio station for the New York Institute of Technology. [1] It was closed down at the end of the Spring 2023 semester after the Communication Arts program was discontinued. WNYT began and remained a completely student-run station with a faculty advisor.

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History

Located on the Old Westbury campus of New York Institute of Technology, WNYT Radio was formed in 1964 as a student organization, launching in 1965. It expanded from 10 to 20 hours' programming per day in 1966. [2] WNYT also operated as a separate closed-circuit station at the college's New York City campus when it was located at 888 7th avenue in Manhattan in the early to mid-1970s. It was entirely student operated and featured a rock format.

With the lack of available frequency allocations in the area, WNYT went through an array of changes through the years in its broadcasting mediums — carrier current, closed circuit, the background music for Cablevision’s on-screen program guide, and most recently, Internet streaming audio. In addition changes have occurred in the programming formats WNYT has relied upon, from all rock music to its current open format.

Starting in 2012, WNYT Radio began broadcasting NYIT Bears sports on their station, bringing it to a larger audience.

WNYT Radio served as a springboard for many media careers, with its members going on to become prominent members the New York media market. It was one of the few college radio stations on Long Island, or the greater metropolitan area, entirely run by its students, and was therefore the voice of students con campus throughout its lifespan.

Many WNYT shows, including the political talk show Elephant Bangs Donkey, Entenmann's and M 80s, Sound System, The Verk and Santro Show, 5 - 7 Alternative, The Dream team and The Extreme Metal Show, received a large amount of interest and praise from record labels and bands in the Long Island area.

Closure

At the end of the Spring 2023 semester, NYIT discontinued its Communication Arts program and closed down WNYT. A Sunset Gala was held at The DeSeversky Mansion to celebrate the program, the station and the people.

Noteworthy WNYT alumni

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References

  1. 1 2 "Student Activities Flourished in the 1960s at NYIT". New York Tech. New York Institute of Technology (NYIT). Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  2. ↑ "Music on campus" (PDF). Billboard. 1966-07-02. p. 23. Retrieved 2 November 2024.

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