Arts, Culture, Humanities : Public Broadcasting and Media
CN Advisory: Low Concern
New York Public Radio
WNYC and WQXR - Making the mind more curious, the heart more tolerant, and the spirit more joyful
92.09
160 Varick Street 8th Floor
New York, NY 10013
tel: (646) 829-4000
Web Site EIN:
13-3015230
Board Leadership
Mayo S. Stuntz, Jr.
Chair
CEO
Depelsha McGruder
Interim CEO
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On December 6, 2017, The New York Times investigated the operations of New York Public Radio, in an article titled, "WNYC Suspends Leonard Lopate and Jonathan Schwartz." For this reason, we have issued a Low Concern CN Advisory. For more information regarding the investigation, please see The New York Times article.
On December 22, 2017, The New York Times published an article titled, "WNYC Chief Pushed Growth at the Cost of Station’s Culture." For more information, please see The New York Times article.
On April 24, 2018, The New York Times published an article titled, "Harassment at WNYC Was Not ‘Systemic,’ Report Says." For more information, please see The New York Times article.
On December 19, 2018, The New York Times published an article titled, "Embattled Head of New York Public Radio to Step Down." For more information, please see The New York Times article.
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New York Public Radio consists of WNYC 93.9 FM, AM 820, and WQXR 105.9 which are New York's premier public radio stations, broadcasting the finest programs from National Public Radio and Public Radio International, as well as a wide range of award-winning signature local programming. As America's most listened-to public radio stations, reaching over one million listeners each week, WNYC FM and AM extend New York City's cultural riches to the whole country and air the best national offerings from affiliate networks National Public Radio and Public Radio International. WNYC FM 93.9 broadcasts a broad range of daily news, talk, cultural and classical music programming, while WNYC AM 820 maintains a stronger focus on breaking news and international/ global news reporting.
New York Public Radio consists of WNYC 93.9 FM, AM 820, and WQXR 105.9 which are New York's premier public radio stations, broadcasting the finest programs from National Public Radio and Public Radio International, as well as a wide range of award-winning signature local programming. As America's most listened-to public radio stations, reaching over one million listeners each week, WNYC FM and AM extend New York City's cultural riches to the whole country and air the best national offerings from affiliate networks National Public Radio and Public Radio International. WNYC FM 93.9 broadcasts a broad range of daily news, talk, cultural and classical music programming, while WNYC AM 820 maintains a stronger focus on breaking news and international/ global news reporting.
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Program Name
Amount Spent
% of Program Expenses
New York Public Radio
$58,885,771
84.0%
Technical Operations
$6,224,235
8.9%
Marketing Support Services
$5,002,062
7.1%
Ratings History New York Public Radio has received 6 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.
On December 6, 2017, The New York Times investigated the operations of New York Public Radio, in an article titled, "WNYC Suspends Leonard Lopate and Jonathan Schwartz." For this reason, we have issued a Low Concern CN Advisory. For more information regarding the investigation, please see The New York Times article.
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Charity Contact Info
New York Public Radio
160 Varick Street
8th Floor New York,
NY 10013
tel: (646) 829-4000 EIN: 13-3015230
