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New York Radio Station Frequencies & Dial Guide

Official guide to over-the-air AM and FM radio stations broadcasting across the New York metropolitan area (NY, United States). Spectrum data compiled from FCC Media Bureau LMS / CDBS (Public Domain) as of September 2026.

About New York Radio Broadcasting

New York City features legendary broadcast sites including the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, and 4 Times Square, with powerful AM directional towers in the New Jersey Meadowlands.

AM Dial Band: 660 – 1600 kHz
FM Dial Band: 88.3 – 107.5 MHz
Digital Radio (DAB+): Available

New York FM Radio Dial (87.5 – 108.0 MHz)

High-fidelity VHF frequency modulation services serving Greater New York:

Frequency Station / Callsign Format / Genre Transmitter Site Power (ERP) Action
100.3 MHz FM Z100 New York (WHTZ)
WHTZ • iHeartMedia
Top 40 / Pop Music (Elvis Duran) Empire State Building 6 kW Listen Live 🌍
106.7 MHz FM 106.7 Lite FM (WLTW)
WLTW • iHeartMedia
Mainstream Adult Contemporary Empire State Building 6 kW Tuner Info

New York AM Radio Dial (530 – 1710 kHz)

Medium Wave amplitude modulation stations providing talk, sport, news, and wide-area coverage:

Frequency Station / Callsign Format / Genre Transmitter Site Power (ERP) Action
660 kHz AM WFAN Sports Radio 660
WFAN • Audacy
New York Sports Radio (Clear Channel) High Island (Bronx) 50 kW Tuner Info
880 kHz AM WCBS Newsradio 880
WCBS • Audacy (Good Karma Brands)
Sports Talk & News High Island (Bronx) 50 kW Tuner Info
1010 kHz AM 1010 WINS
WINS • Audacy
All News, All The Time Lyndhurst (NJ Meadowlands) 50 kW Tuner Info

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New York Radio Reception FAQs

What are the primary AM radio stations broadcasting in New York?
New York is served by 3 prominent AM stations including WFAN Sports Radio 660 (660 kHz AM), WCBS Newsradio 880 (880 kHz AM), 1010 WINS (1010 kHz AM). These stations transmit from major regional sites providing deep coverage across the metropolitan area.
Where are the main radio broadcast transmitter towers located in New York?
FM radio transmitters in New York are primarily located at high-elevation sites to maximize line-of-sight coverage: Empire State Building. AM transmitters are situated in open terrain or coastal lowlands to optimize ground conductivity.
Is DAB+ digital radio available in New York?
In-Band On-Channel (IBOC) HD Radio widely deployed across both AM and FM bands.
Can I listen to New York radio stations online if I am outside broadcast range?
Yes! SpinRadio provides direct high-fidelity web streaming for New York broadcast stations with live placement on our interactive 3D globe player. Click the "Listen Live on SpinRadio Map" button on any station entry to stream immediately in your browser.