The WNYC History Notes
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The Night in 1924 When WNYC Became Real
WNYC’s first official broadcast began just before 9 p.m. on July 8, 1924, and lasted a mere three hours and 26 minutes. Jul 7, 2017
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Mr. Hylan in the Air
Was WNYC born as a provider of facts, or a political tool? Jul 7, 2017
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WNYC: 20 Years of Independence!
We made our first payment toward, and took control of, our broadcast licenses. Jan 27, 2017
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WNYC and the WPA Federal Art Project
Four abstracts were hung. One was never finished. Another was never found. And, there was a harpist! Nov 19, 2016
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New York City's Silver Jubilee: The Plan and Promise of WNYC in 1923
When WNYC was on the drawing board. Sep 22, 2016
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Warren Bower: Radio's 'Book Dean'
Bower set the tone for generations of interviewers to follow. Sep 15, 2016
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WNYC Director Seymour N. Siegel: Public Radio Visionary
Mayor La Guardia sent him in to close the place down. He ended up saving it. Feb 10, 2012
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Morris S. Novik: Public Radio Pioneer
He claimed the phrase 'public broadcasting' and made the station a role model. Jul 13, 2012
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Going Public: The Story of WNYC’s Journey to Independence
From July 1924 until January 1997 WNYC was owned and operated by the City of New York. This is the story of how it became a self-supporting independent non-profit organization. May 10, 2018
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Ted Cott: WNYC Wunderkind
He was hired as a ticket taker for Staten Island Ferry and reported for work at WNYC. Dec 11, 2013
