(Long Island, NY) WSHU Public Radio has launched a brand new, all-classical music frequency for the residents of Eastern Long Island. The new frequency, 107.5 FM, replaces 103.3 FM. The 107.5 FM signal can be heard from Riverhead to Montauk, and from Mattituck to Shelter Island.
Long Island listeners living in the 107.5 FM coverage area can also receive WSHU’s 89.9 FM frequency, which airs an all-talk format of NPR News and quality public radio programs including the award-winning Diane Rehm Show, the immensely engaging Fresh Air, and the highly regarded BBC World Service.
WSHU General Manager George Lombardi says, “We’re thrilled about this development because now we’re able to give our Long Island loyal listeners a choice. Classical music fans can tune in any time of day for extraordinary music selections, while folks who’d like to hear insightful news and talk programs have that option too.”
One hallmark of WSHU’s classical music programming is the extensive knowledge of its on-air hosts. Wading River resident Lauren Rico, the host of Afternoon Classical, is a former French horn player who is continually inspired by the kind of passionate, committed listeners that WSHU has. Kate Remington, WSHU’s Music Director and host of Morning Classical, received a degree in piano performance and mass communication from the University of Wisconsin. Before joining WSHU in 2000, she honed her considerable skills as a music announcer at Wisconsin Public Radio, the Beethoven Satellite Network in Chicago, and Vermont Public Radio.
Long Islanders tuning in to the new 107.5 FM signal will enjoy favorites by Beethoven, Mozart, Brahms and their colleagues, along with selections that are off the beaten path, and new releases and composers.
About WSHU
WSHU Public Radio Group is a not-for-profit, member-supported station that brings the best in public broadcasting to over 264,000* listeners in Long Island and Connecticut. WSHU airs NPR programs such as Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and Fresh Air, as well as Sunday Baroque, local classical music and award-winning regional news coverage that can be heard on WSHU 91.1 FM, WSUF 89.9 FM, and www.wshu.org.
* Source: Arbitron National Regional Database Spring 2014
