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HONORING WGY NEWS RADIO ON THEIR ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY
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HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK
of new york
in the house of representatives
Friday, February 18, 2022
Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate WGY News Radio on celebrating 100 years of informing and entertaining New Yorkers.
WGY was first established when General Electric received their Broadcasting License and was randomly assigned the now acclaimed letters WGY on February 4, 1922. WGY's first broadcast took place on February 20, 1922, 7:47 p.m. in Schenectady, New York. WGY employees were pioneers in the new wireless radio technology sector, which is evident in the station's incredible accomplishments. WGY was the first radio station in New York State and, in 1926, it became the first NBC affiliate station. Since then, the station has established itself as one of the premier sources of news and entertainment for the North Country while also providing a space for major historical moments.
While he was governor of New York, Franklin D. Roosevelt began broadcasting his now famous fireside chats on WGY. In 1923, WGY became the first radio station to solve a major criminal case, when Verner Alexanderson was returned home after being kidnapped due to the on-air efforts to make the public aware of his disappearance. WGY was the home of The Rush Limbaugh Show before its conclusion in 2021 and continues to broadcast many talk show programs, fulfilling its mission to enrich and connect New Yorkers.
WGY prides itself on being an exceptional source of public service and engagement, as evidenced by its numerous awards and achievements. In 2009, WGY won the Radio Television Digital News Association Edward R. Murrow Award for its exceptional reporting on the Capital Region ice storm. During the 2021 Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting, WGY won awards in categories including Outstanding Public Service Announcement and Campaign, Outstanding Interview, and Outstanding Use of Digital Platforms.
On behalf of New York's 21st District, I congratulate WGY News Radio for 100 years of exemplary service to the people of New York State, including North Country families. The station's active engagement with the community and public service continues to inspire, connect, and enrich the lives of New Yorkers.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 33
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