Local radio stations are the voices of the region and Long Island’s radio stations come complete with our own Long Island accent – as distinctive and interesting as the people themselves. They provide the soundtrack to our workdays, morning commutes, and backyard barbecues. Here are the best ones on the Island.
2024: Long Island Voted WHPC 90.3FM Best Radio Station!
WHPC 90.3FM
1 Education Drive, Garden City
(516) 572-7438 – nccradio.org
WHPC 90.3 FM, Nassau Community College’s exclusive radio station, stands as the quintessential voice of its students, dedicated to delivering professional broadcasting training to qualified NCC students. Boasting a diverse array of programming encompassing music, news, sports, and information tailored for Nassau County, WHPC caters to a broad audience. The station’s accessibility extends beyond traditional radio platforms, with seamless streaming options on ‘Audacy,’ ‘iHeartRadio,’ and ‘TuneIn’ apps. Recognized for its excellence, the station’s remarkable achievements continue, securing the “Best Radio Station” title in the Bethpage Best of Long Island awards for consecutive years, 2022 and 2023, and now marks a third. Additionally, WHPC received accolades such as the 2022 “Best Community College Radio Station” and the 2021 “Abraham & Borst Best Overall College Radio Station” from the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System.
2023: Long Islanders Voted WHPC 90.3FM Best Radio Station!
WHPC 90.3FM
One Education Dr., Garden City
(516) 572-7438 – ncc.edu/studentlife/whpcradiostation
Turn up the volume! If you want to listen to some great radio, tune in to WHPC 90.3FM. Known as the voice of Nassau Community College, WHPC is comprised mainly of student and community volunteer hosts and producers, along with one full-time, and six part-time paid professional staff. The station offers a variety of programming, ranging from news and information to sports and music, with several hours themed around different styles of music. The award winning radio station not only produces great programming, it also gives the students at Nassau Community College the opportunity to sharpen their radio skills and receive professional broadcasting training. Be sure to tune in at 90.3FM or find the station on the Audacy, iHeartRadio, or TuneIn apps.
2022: Long Islanders Voted WHPC 90.3FM Best Radio Station!
WHPC 90.3FM
One Education Dr., Garden City
516-572-7438 – ncc.edu/studentlife/whpcradiostation
Turn up the volume! If you want to listen to some great radio, tune in to WHPC 90.3FM. Known as the voice of Nassau Community College, WHPC is comprised mainly of student and community volunteer hosts and producers, along with one full-time, and six part-time paid professional staff. The station offers a variety of programming, ranging from news and information to sports and music, with several hours themed around different styles of music. The award winning radio station not only produces great programming, it also gives the students at Nassau Community College the opportunity to sharpen their radio skills and receive professional broadcasting training. Be sure to tune in at 90.3FM or find the station on the Audacy, iHeartRadio, or TuneIn apps.
2021: Long Islanders Voted WBAB 102.3 Best Radio Station!
WBAB 102.3
555 Sunrise Hwy, West Babylon
(631) 587-1023 – wbab.com
Next time you’re bumper to bumper on the Northern State or L.I.E. melt the dread away with classic rock tuned in to WBAB 102.3. The radio station delivers volumes of our favorite music and fans love, love, love Roger & JP in the morning. Here’s where you’ll get up-to-date traffic, news and weather on your way to work and return home. Working from home? Here’s a lunch date you won’t want to miss. Load the WBAB app and let Joe Rock take your requests during the Appetite for the 80s Lunch with the “open mic” feature. WBAB is the place Long Island comes for a lift. Don’t be left out of the fun, Nassau and Suffolk. Your free internet radio will take your mood high!
2020: Long Islanders Voted The Grindhouse Radio Best Radio Station!
The Grindhouse Radio
P.O. Box 803, Levittown
(516) 308-0582 – thegrindhouseradio.com
For all things pop culture, tune into The Grindhouse Radio. The award-winning, nationally syndicated talk radio show is featured on iHeartRadio and boasts 3.5-4 million listeners weekly worldwide—with 620,000 on Long Island alone. The two-hour program features a cast of whimsical hosts giving their takes on everything from current events and sports to music, movies, comics and gaming. It’s a show designed to appeal to everyone, put on by “not so normal” people. When it comes to getting your fix of media, nerdisms and commentary on all kinds of eccentric topics, turn the dial to the best radio station on Long Island!
2019: Long Islanders Voted The Grindhouse Radio Best Radio Station!
The Grindhouse Radio
(516) 350-0123 – www.thegrindhouseradio.com
Grindhouse Radio gives Long Islanders all they need, and more. The show offers everything from pop culture and news to comedy and discussions on music and movies. Grindhouse Radio is syndicated on 17 networks, including iHeartRadio, the popular radio platform that gives listeners the opportunity to listen to their favorite shows wherever they are. Its staff takes pride in giving listeners an alternative program that covers a variety of interested topics. Don’t forget to tune in!
2018: Long Islanders Voted The Grindhouse Radio Best Radio Station on Long Island!
The Grindhouse Radio
P.O.Box 803, Levittown.
516-350-0123.
thegrindhouseradio.com
Grindhouse Radio gives Long Islanders all they need, and more. The show offers everything from pop culture and news to comedy and discussions on music and movies. Grindhouse Radio is syndicated on 17 networks, including iHeartRadio, the popular radio platform that gives listeners the opportunity to listen to their favorite shows wherever they are. Its staff takes pride in giving listeners an alternative program that covers a variety of interested topics. Don’t forget to tune in!
2017: Long Islanders Voted The Grindhouse Radio Best Radio Station on Long Island
The Grindhouse Radio P.O.Box 803, Levittown. 516-350-0123. thegrindhouseradio.com Grindhouse Radio gives Long Islanders all they need, and more. The show offers everything from pop culture and news to comedy and discussions on music and movies. Grindhouse Radio is syndicated on 17 networks, including iHeartRadio, the popular radio platform that gives listeners the opportunity to listen to their favorite shows wherever they are. Its staff takes pride in giving listeners an alternative program that covers a variety of interested topics. Don’t forget to tune in!
2016: Long Islanders Voted WBAB 102.3 Best Radio Station on Long Island
WBAB 102.3 555 Sunrise Hwy., West Babylon. 631-587-1023. wbab.com Long Island’s number-one rock station WBAB 102.3 FM has consistently soared to the top of this category, year after year! With Roger and JP serving The Best wake-up call with their Rock ‘N’ Roll Morning Show to each of the station’s stellar personalitiest, including Donna Donna, Fingers, and Joe Rock, WBAB is every Long Islander’s go-to station!
2015: Long Islanders Voted WBAB 102. 3 Best Radio Station on Long Island!
WBAB 102. 3 555 Sunrise Hwy., West Babylon. 631-587-1024. wbab.com Long Islanders wouldn’t be who we are without growing up alongside the familiar ear candy of WBAB’s rock ‘n’ roll. From Led Zeppelin, The Doors and The Who to AC/DC, Jethro Tull and Nirvana, WBAB plays music for every rock fan, classic to ‘90s. No car radio preset is complete without 102.3 FM and no Long Island commute would be bearable without the voices of Roger and JP in the morning. Crank it up, Long Island!
2014: Long Islanders Voted WBAB in West Babylon Best Radio Station on Long Island!
1. WBAB 102. 3 555 Sunrise Hwy., West Babylon. 631-587-1024. wbab.com 2. 94.3 The Shark 243 Airport Pl., Ste. 5, Farmingdale. 631-770-4200. 943theshark.com 3. WUSB 90.1 Stony Brook University, 2nd Flr. Union, Stony Brook. 631-632-WUSB. wusb.fm
2013: Long Islanders Voted WBAB 102.3 Best Radio Station on Long Island!
2012: Long Islanders Voted WBAB-FM 102.3 Best Radio Station on Long Island!
1 WBAB-FM 102.3 631-587-1023. www.wbab.com 2 WBLI-FM 106.1 631-669-9254. www.wbli.com 3 WALK-FM 97.5 631-475-5200. www.walkradio.com
2011: Long Islanders Voted WBAB in West Babylon Best Radio Station on Long Island!
1. WBAB 55 Sunrise Hwy., West Babylon. 631-587-1023. www.wbab.com 2. WBLI 555 Sunrise Hwy., West Babylon. 631-669-9254. www.wbli.com 3. WFUV Fordham University, Bronx. 718-365-9815. www.wfuv.org
2010: Long Islanders Voted WBLI 106.1 in West Babylon Best Radio Station on Long Island!
1. WBLI 106.1 FM 555 Sunrise Hwy., West Babylon. 631-669-9254. www.wbli.com 2. WBAB 102.3 FM 555 Sunrise Hwy., West Babylon. 631-587-1023. www.wbab.com 3. WFUV 90.7 FM