WOR (AM)

WOR (AM) is a commercial news/talk radio station located in New York City, broadcasting on 710 kHz AM. Owned by iHeartMedia, WOR is one of the oldest radio stations in the United States, with a rich history dating back to 1922, when it was first licensed to Bamberger's department store in Newark, New Jersey, and later moved to New York City in 1924, with the help of John Wanamaker. Over the years, WOR has been affiliated with several notable networks, including NBC Radio Network and Mutual Broadcasting System, and has featured popular programs such as The Joan Rivers Show and The Dr. Joy Browne Show, hosted by Dr. Joy Browne and Joan Rivers.

● History

WOR (AM) has a long and storied history, dating back to 1922, when it was first licensed to Bamberger's department store in Newark, New Jersey, with the help of John Wanamaker and Guglielmo Marconi. In the early years, WOR was affiliated with the NBC Radio Network and featured a variety of programming, including music, drama, and news, with notable personalities such as Amos 'n' Andy, The Shadow, and The Lone Ranger. In the 1930s, WOR became a major player in the New York City radio market, with a powerful signal that reached listeners throughout the Northeastern United States, including Boston, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. WOR's history is also closely tied to that of Mutual Broadcasting System, which was founded in 1934 by WOR (AM), WGN (AM), WLW, and WXYT (AM), with the help of William S. Paley and David Sarnoff.

● Programming

WOR (AM) features a mix of local and syndicated programming, including The Sean Hannity Show, The Mark Levin Show, and The Dave Ramsey Show, hosted by Sean Hannity, Mark Levin, and Dave Ramsey. The station also airs a variety of local programs, such as The John Gambling Show and The Len Berman and Todd Schnitt Show, hosted by John Gambling and Len Berman. In addition to its talk programming, WOR also airs New York Mets baseball games, with play-by-play announcers Howie Rose and Josh Lewin, and New York Rangers hockey games, with play-by-play announcers Sam Rosen and Joe Micheletti. WOR's programming is also available online, through its website and mobile app, and on iHeartRadio, with the help of Bob Pittman and Ryan Seacrest.

● Technical

WOR (AM) broadcasts on 710 kHz AM, with a power of 50,000 watts, using a directional antenna system, designed by Bell Labs and RCA. The station's transmitter is located in Carlstadt, New Jersey, and its signal reaches listeners throughout the New York City area, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and The Bronx, as well as parts of New Jersey and Connecticut, with the help of FCC and NTIA. WOR's technical facilities are also used by other iHeartMedia stations, including WAXQ and WLTW, with the help of Clear Channel Communications and AMFM Radio Networks.

● Notable personalities

WOR (AM) has been home to many notable personalities over the years, including Rush Limbaugh, Dr. Laura Schlessinger, and Glenn Beck, as well as local hosts such as John R. Gambling and Joe Bartlett. The station has also featured guest appearances by notable figures such as Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama, as well as Nancy Pelosi and Mitch McConnell. WOR's personalities have been recognized with numerous awards, including Marconi Awards and Gracie Awards, with the help of National Association of Broadcasters and Alliance for Women in Media.

● Awards and recognition

WOR (AM) has won numerous awards for its programming and community service, including Marconi Awards, Gracie Awards, and AP Awards, with the help of National Association of Broadcasters and Alliance for Women in Media. The station has also been recognized for its coverage of major events, such as the September 11 attacks and Hurricane Sandy, with the help of FEMA and American Red Cross. WOR's personalities have also been recognized with individual awards, including Talkers Magazine's Heavy Hundred list, with the help of Michael Harrison and TALKERS Magazine.

● Station management

WOR (AM) is owned by iHeartMedia, a leading media company that owns and operates over 850 radio stations across the United States, with the help of Clear Channel Communications and AMFM Radio Networks. The station is managed by a team of experienced radio professionals, including Market Manager Bernadette Siara and Program Director Tom Cuddy, with the help of Bob Pittman and Ryan Seacrest. WOR's management team is responsible for overseeing the station's programming, sales, and marketing efforts, as well as its community service initiatives, with the help of National Association of Broadcasters and New York State Broadcasters Association. Category:Radio stations in New York City