© 2026 Western New York Public Broadcasting Association

140 Lower Terrace St.
Buffalo, NY 14202

Toronto Address:
130 Queens Quay E.
Suite 903
Toronto, ON M5A 0P6


Mailing Address:
Horizons Plaza P.O. Box 1263
Buffalo, NY 14240-1263

Buffalo Toronto Public Media | Phone 716-845-7000
BTPM NPR Newsroom | Phone: 716-845-7040
Differing shades of blue wavering throughout the image
Give Now
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Stations FAQ

Why are you making this change?
We lost $2.2 million in annual federal funding last year and we must find new and diverse revenue sources. Our members have been incredibly generous since the rescission of our funding, but we can’t expect them to make up that full gap indefinitely. Realigning our frequencies is one part of our efforts to ensure long-term sustainability while protecting essential services. It has also given us the opportunity to think creatively about how we enhance our services for our community.

When will this happen?
The change could happen as soon as May. We will let our listeners and members know when the change will happen and where they can find our programming as soon as details are finalized. We will do so on air, by email and mailed letters, and through advertising. If you are not already signed up to receive email updates, you may do so here: btpm.org/newsletters.

Where can I hear BTPM Classical?
You can still hear it on 94.5 FM until we make the switch, which could be as early as May. Once we do, you can find it:

  • 88.7 FM (with Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me)
  • HD station
  • 89.7 WNJA in Jamestown
  • BTPM Classical stream

Where can I hear BTPM NPR?
You can still hear it at 88.7 FM until we make the switch, which could be as early as May. Once we do, you can find it:

  • BTPM NPR stream
  • HD station
  • 91.3 WOLN in Olean
  • 88.1 WUBJ in Jamestown

Where can I hear BTPM The Bridge?
You can still hear it on 88.7 HD2 and 94.5 HD2, as well as simulcasts on 88.7 FM until we make the switch. Once we do, you can find it:

  • BTPM The Bridge stream
  • HD station
  • Simulcast on 94.5 FM

Why can’t NPR programming air on 94.5 FM?
After conversations with NPR, NPR determined we cannot air their programming on 94.5 FM.

Will BTPM still be nonprofit?
Yes. Our mission, editorial standards, and public service commitment remain unchanged.

Will advertising influence news coverage?
No. Advertising and editorial operations remain strictly separate, as they always have.

Does the station still need my membership?
Absolutely – membership provides more than half the revenue the station needs to operate. This move is only one of many we are making to try to make up the $2.2M annual federal funding we lost.

What can I expect to hear on 94.5 FM?
Once the switch is made, the station will evolve into a dynamic, broad-based station — essentially launching a semi-new service for the region — blending local, national, and international news, public affairs, cultural programming, sports coverage, and music in a format designed to reflect the full breadth of the Buffalo and Toronto communities. The new name for the station will be announced soon.

Will I still hear BTPM NPR hosts and Classical hosts?
Yes! We are still working on the specifics about how and where Morning Edition host Jay Moran and All Things Considered host Steve Cichon will be hosting news and information on our stations, but they are available to hear on 88.7 FM and are an important part of BTPM and its future. Similarly, our Classical hosts are essential to BTPM, and they will continue to be heard on BTPM Classical on the radio and stream.

Will advertising on 94.5 sound like every other radio station?
No. The advertising-eligible license allows spots with calls-to-action and descriptive language, but we will be very deliberate and gradual in how we start to run ads. We will maintain a public media aesthetic. Here are examples of what a current spot sounds like and what a future ad would sound like.

Sponsor message/underwrite:

"Studio Brew is a neighborhood coffee shop serving the Elmwood district.

They offer a rotating selection of coffees, pastries, and breakfast and lunch options.

Studio Brew also provides free Wi-Fi, seating for remote work, and community events including monthly local artist showcases.

Open seven days a week on Elmwood Avenue, one block south of Bidwell Parkway.

More information is available at studio brew coffee dot com."

Ad/Commercial:

"Start your day at Studio Brew, Elmwood’s cozy neighborhood coffee shop.

Enjoy rich, freshly roasted coffee, flaky house-made pastries, and satisfying breakfast and lunch favorites.

Relax with free Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, and a welcoming space perfect for meeting friends or getting work done.

Visit Studio Brew seven days a week on Elmwood Avenue, just south of Bidwell Parkway, or explore the menu at studio brew coffee dot com."