WGBB

Infobox Radio Station


name = WGBB
area = Long Island, New York
branding = 1240AM
airdate = 1924 (as WGBB)
Jan. 22, 1988 (as WBAB)
April 15, 1991 (as WGBB)
frequency = 1240 kHz AM
format = Specialty, Multi-cultural programming
power = 1,000 watts
class = C
callsign_meaning = Where
Great
Broadcasting
Begins
owner = WGBB AM, Inc.
website = [http://www.am1240wgbb.com/default.asp www.am1240wgbb.com]

WGBB is an AM radio station licensed by the FCC in Freeport, New York. It is located at 1240 kHz on the AM dial.

History

WGBB has been serving the Long Island area since 1924. WGBB serves western Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn and parts of New Jersey.

The station features a blend of specialty programming with a multi-cultural flavor. WGBB broadcasts in several languages, although most frequently in English and Chinese. The station's mailing address is located in West Babylon, New York, while the FCC query information says its mailing address is in Flushing, New York. This is because in July 2003, WGBB moved its studio location to West Babylon. The Chinese Radio Network, which airs weekdays from 6 a.m.–6 p.m., is based in Flushing. One of the first Long Island or New York City radio stations to regularly offer live streaming broadcasts on their website, WGBB began offering its 'webcast' on their current website shortly after moving to their current studios in 2003. As one of the areas oldest radio stations, WGBB has had more than its share of alumni become legendary broadcasters, including Bob Lawrence, Dave Vieser, Buddy Carr (Tom Bigby), Mike Sullivan, Gary Berkowitz, Dick Springfield, Al Case, Gary Nolan, Drew Scott, Gary McFarlane, Dennis Falcone, Ray Rayner and others.

From January 22, 1988 until April 15, 1991 WGBB was known by the call sign WBAB.

Programming

WGBB broadcasts an eclectic mixes of programming and has helped to launch the careers of many of today's broadcast greats, many of their shows have stood the test of time and become legendary in their own right.fact|date=April 2008 Rich Johnson's "The Fishing Line" is the region's voice for fishing. "Mickey B's Jukebox Review" has played the best in Doo Wop and street corner harmonies since before Long Island had an FM oldies station.fact|date=April 2008 Manos Gallanis' "Hellenic Harmonies" is the undisputedfact|date=April 2008 voice of the Greek community. "Gospel All Night Through The Morning" is the area's award winning beacon of light when people need it the most. "Dave's Gone By", hosted by "David Lefkowitz", has offered an eclectic mix of comedy, talk and music since October 2002.

External links

* [http://www.am1240wgbb.com WGBB Website]
*AMQ|WGBB
*AML|WGBB
* [http://www.chineseradionetwork.com/ Chinese Radio Network] on WGBB