1010 WINS Adds 92.3, Replacing ALT

• Audacy New York announced several major strategic initiatives “that will elevate its New York news gathering capabilities, distribution and editorial leadership for its market-leading brands 1010 WINS and WCBS-AM (Newsradio 880),” not the least of which is adding an FM simulcast signal to the venerable 1010 WINS – and that frequency happens to be 92.3, the current home of WNYL (ALT 92.3), which will cede that signal to WINS on Oct. 27, and move the format to WNYL-HD2.

It was also announced that “a historic new agreement with SAG-AFTRA will allow cross-utilization of anchors and reporters for both stations, which will enhance resource sharing and coordination to provide more cohesive and impactful coverage of the Tri-State area.”

“At a time when quality journalism and local reporting is so critical, it was the ideal moment to make a strong investment in our news creation and distribution capabilities,” said Chris Oliviero, Market President of Audacy New York. “Audacy New York’s news organization, anchored by both 1010 WINS and WCBS 880, is the premier audio news outlet in the city and now more than ever we remain committed to serving our audiences as we have done so for over the last fifty years. These series of moves will solidify our earned position as the go-to trusted source for news, traffic and weather every day.”

Oliviero addressed the ALT situation in a staff memo, that reads, in part, “Unfortunately the FM simulcast of WINS also means that ALT will no longer be heard on 92.3 FM starting on October 27th. Mike Kaplan and the ALT staff will be taking the next few weeks to connect with the audience and communicate the pending change. Alternative music will still be available on 92.3-HD2 and streaming on the Audacy app after the broadcast sign off. My appreciation to Mike and the ALT team for years of great radio and many memorable live events.”