Television, radio, film Manhattan

the television industry developed in manhattan , significant employer in borough s economy. 4 major american broadcast networks, abc, nbc, cbs, , fox, univision, headquartered in manhattan, many cable channels, including msnbc, mtv, fox news, hbo , comedy central. in 1971, wlib became new york s first black-owned radio station , began broadcasts geared toward african-american community in 1949. wqht, known hot 97, claims premier hip-hop station in united states. wnyc, comprising , fm signal, has largest public radio audience in nation , most-listened commercial or non-commercial radio station in manhattan. wbai, news , information programming, 1 of few socialist radio stations operating in united states.

the oldest public-access television cable tv channel in united states manhattan neighborhood network, founded in 1971, offers eclectic local programming ranges jazz hour discussion of labor issues foreign language , religious programming. ny1, time warner cable s local news channel, known beat coverage of city hall , state politics.