Public Statement from WNED and WBFO on Possible Collaboration

Below, please find an official statement reflecting the current status of a potential radio collaboration between WNED and WBFO. 
                           
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The University at Buffalo and the Western New York Public Broadcasting Association are the public radio licensees in the Buffalo, NY, market. UB holds the license for WBFO-FM 88.7, and WNYPBA holds the license for WNED-FM 94.5 and WNED-AM 970.

The stations reach large portions of Western New York and Southern Ontario. In addition, both FM stations have repeaters in the southwestern portion of the state, near the cities of Jamestown and Olean.

Over the last several months, management and board members from both organizations have been exploring potential ways to strengthen public radio in Buffalo. The talks have been cordial and collaborative, and they are ongoing.

Topics of the discussions include:
* How can we provide better service to the listener and viewer
* How can we make better use of limited resources, provided by donors and taxpayers.

These are important questions for public broadcasting in Western New York and Southern Ontario. UB and WNYPBA are committed to exploring them thoroughly. We intend to conclude our conversations by the end of the calendar year.

UB is committed to remaining as the license-holder for WBFO and its repeater stations. Both organizations are committed to continuing to provide the community with the vital NPR news and information programs, such as Morning Edition and All Things Considered, that so many of our listeners care about.  We will provide additional details after our talks are concluded.