L-I Radio: WNET Group Expands Coverage With FM Translator

The WNET Group, home to Long Island's only NPR Station WLIW-FM, announced the acquisition of the FM translator W245BA on 96.9 FM based in Manorville, New York. The purchase, which was approved by the FCC, will allow The WNET Group to expand the terrestrial broadcast reach of the Southampton based WLIW-FM to western Suffolk.

"We are excited that more Long Islanders will now have access to WLIW-FM over the air on 96.9," said Long Island native and resident Diane Masciale, Vice President & General Manager of WLIW21 and WLIW-FM. "We look forward to continuing to bring our expanded audience the quality programming and conversations they expect from public media. In the weeks ahead we'll be examining an even broader range of local topics to address the issues that are unique to the Long Island community."

W245BA 96.9 FM (100 watts)

The WNET Group acquired 88.3 WPPB in March 2020. The purchase, which was approved by the FCC and the New York State Attorney General's office, made WLIW a dual licensee, operating both a PBS television station and NPR radio station. In June 2020 The WNET Group introduced the new WLIW-FM. The station is available for listeners to stream on Long Island and beyond at wliw.org/radio and other streaming platforms.