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The Chinese Radio Network in New York offers a unique broadcasting service catering to the Chinese community in the United States with a 24-hour dual-frequency and bilingual format. The station operates on AM1240 and FM101.1 SCA frequencies and has been serving its audience since its inception on February 1, 1988.

Initially, for its first decade, the network focused on broadcasting Mandarin-language programs via FM subcarrier, expanding its reach on September 7, 1998, by adding AM1240 alongside continued FM broadcasting. This decision also allowed for the introduction of foreign language programs.

Currently situated in Queens, New York City, the Mandarin broadcasting station operates from an AM transmitter established in Long Island, while the FM subcarrier tower is located at the iconic Empire State Building in Manhattan. The network serves a broad area that includes Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Staten Island in New York City, as well as Nassau and Suffolk counties. Additionally, it reaches audiences in neighboring New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, effectively serving over 300,000 listeners.

The Mandarin programming is diverse and incorporates news, features, entertainment, and service information that highlight the unique characteristics of New York as a global metropolis and financial center. With hosts from various regions including Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Mainland China, the station’s offerings are stylistically varied. Over the years, it has fostered strong collaborative relations with Chinese-speaking radio stations worldwide, enriching content for its listeners.

The foreign language segment primarily broadcasts in English aimed at the mainstream Long Island audience with a variety of programs encompassing news, features, sports, and music. Furthermore, specialized broadcasts in Spanish and Arabic complement its offerings.

Entering the 21st century, the network has digitized its production and broadcasting processes while expanding into web and mobile broadcasting to provide multimedia services. Listeners can access live programs online and interact with production staff through the station's website.

The station is managed by Josephine Chain (程蕙), who continues to lead its commitment to delivering quality content to its diverse audience.