105.1 fm new york

A blast from the past!

105.1 FM New York is a radio station that has been on the air since 1961. Here's a brief history:

• 1961: WNEW-FM (105.1 FM) launched as a beautiful music station, playing easy listening music and classical music.
• 1970s: The station shifted to a progressive rock format, playing artists like Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and The Who.
• 1980s: WNEW-FM became known as "The New 102.7" and adopted a more mainstream rock format, playing popular rock artists like Bon Jovi, Guns N' Roses, and Def Leppard.
• 1990s: The station changed its format again, this time to a hot adult contemporary (AC) format, playing a mix of pop, rock, and adult contemporary music.
• 2000s: WNEW-FM became "New York's Best Rock" and shifted back to a rock format, playing a mix of classic rock, alternative rock, and contemporary rock.
• 2012: The station changed its call letters to WQHT and adopted a rhythmic contemporary hit radio (CHR) format, playing a mix of hip-hop, R&B, and pop music.
• 2019: The station changed its call letters back to WNEW-FM and shifted to a classic hits format, playing a mix of 80s, 90s, and 2000s hits.

Today, WNEW-FM is a classic hits station, playing a mix of popular hits from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. The station is owned by iHeartMedia and is available on FM radio, online streaming, and through the iHeartRadio app.