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WNBF Radio Celebrates 100 Years of Service
Binghamton's oldest radio station marks a century of broadcasting to the Southern Tier region.
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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WNBF Radio, the oldest radio station in Binghamton, New York, is celebrating its 100th year of service to the Southern Tier region. The station first began broadcasting on February 24, 1927 from the Elvin Theater building in Endicott, and has since operated from various locations in Binghamton. WNBF now broadcasts on three over-the-air frequencies and is owned by Townsquare Media, having been acquired in 2012.
Why it matters
WNBF's centennial marks a significant milestone for the Binghamton community, as the station has been a vital part of the region's media landscape for an entire century. As one of the longest-running radio stations in New York state, WNBF's longevity is a testament to its ability to adapt and serve the evolving needs of its listeners over the decades.
The details
WNBF was not the very first radio station to broadcast in the Binghamton area, but it has become known as the city's 'first radio station' after outlasting earlier, short-lived operations. The station initially broadcast for just a few hours a week from its original location in the Elvin Theater building in Endicott. It later moved to the Hotel Frederick in Endicott and then the Arlington Hotel in Binghamton before settling at its current studios on Court Street in 1997. Today, WNBF can be heard on 92.1 FM, 93.9 FM, and 1290 AM, as well as online at wnbf.com and through a mobile app.
- WNBF Radio was granted its broadcast license in 1927.
- The station began broadcasting its first program on February 24, 1927.
- WNBF initially broadcast for only 8-10 PM on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings.
- The station moved to the Hotel Frederick in Endicott after a few weeks.
- WNBF relocated to the Arlington Hotel in Binghamton in November 1928.
- The station's studios and offices have been located at 59 Court Street since December 1997.
- Townsquare Media acquired WNBF in 2012.
The players
WNBF Radio
The oldest radio station in Binghamton, New York, having first begun broadcasting in 1927. WNBF has served the Southern Tier region for the past 100 years.
Townsquare Media
The current owner of WNBF Radio, having acquired the station in 2012.
What they’re saying
“A fine thing for this community as well as additional entertainment for thousands of radio fans will be the permanent radio station at the Elvin theater.”
— The Binghamton Press (The Binghamton Press)
What’s next
WNBF Radio plans to celebrate its 100th anniversary with special programming and community events throughout 2027.
The takeaway
WNBF's centennial demonstrates the enduring power of local radio to connect and inform communities. As one of the longest-running stations in New York, WNBF has weathered the changing media landscape to remain a trusted source of news and entertainment for the Southern Tier region.
