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Capital Region Radio Stations

The Capital Region has a surprisingly rich mix of radio: public radio, news and talk, Top 40, country, alternative, and college stations. Here’s a quick listener’s guide to some of the most popular and distinctive stations you can hear around Albany, Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, Clifton Park, and beyond.

 

News, Talk & Public Radio
Station Frequency Format / Focus Website
ESPN Radio 104.5 FM (Albany) Sports, live games, talk radio 1045theteam.com
WAMC 90.3 FM (Albany) NPR & regional news, talk, arts wamc.org
WGY 810 AM / 103.1 FM News, talk, traffic & weather wgy.iheart.com
WGDJ “Talk 1300” 1300 AM / 98.7 FM Local & syndicated talk talk1300.com
WMHT 89.1 FM Public radio, classical & culture wmht.org
Music & Variety Stations
Station Frequency Format / Focus Website
WRVE “99.5 The River” 99.5 FM Hot AC – 80s, 90s & today 995theriver.iheart.com
WFLY “FLY 92.3” 92.3 FM Top 40 / hit music fly92.com
WGNA “107.7 GNA” 107.7 FM New country wgna.com
Saratoga’s Star Radio 93.3 FM / 96.1 FM / 1160 AM Local Saratoga music & community starsaratoga.com
Alternative, Indie & Specialty
Station Frequency Format / Focus Website
WEQX “102.7 EQX” 102.7 FM Independent alternative rock (serves Capital Region & Saratoga) weqx.com
WEXT” 97.7 FM/106.1 FM Listener-supported roots and rock radio wextradio.org
College Stations
Station Frequency Format / Focus Website
WRPI (RPI, Troy) 91.5 FM 10,000 watts of college radio wrpi.org
WVCR - The Saint 88.3 FM Owned and operated by Siena University wvcr.com
WCDB - Albany 90.9 FM University at Albany radio station wcdb.org
WSPN (Skidmore College) 91.1 FM Freeform college radio wspn.org

Frequencies and formats can change over time. Check each station’s website for the latest details, online streams, and program schedules.