WGBB, Long Island’s oldest radio station, is celebrating its 100th anniversary, marking a journey that began in a small Freeport garage in 1924 and evolved into a vibrant multicultural broadcaster serving communities across the Island. Over the decades, the station has transitioned from early experimental broadcasts to a powerful local voice featuring music, news, and talk shows in multiple languages while maintaining a strong community focus.
A century on the air
WGBB’s story started when founder Harry H. Carman launched the station from his home, helping introduce radio to Long Island listeners. Today, the station continues to adapt to new audiences and technologies, reflecting the changing cultural landscape of the region while preserving its legacy as a community hub.
Multicultural programming today
In its current lineup, WGBB airs weekday shows such as the Chinese Radio Network alongside a variety of weekend English‑language and ethnic brokered programs. This mix of content has turned the station into a meeting point for diverse communities, offering music, talk, cultural features, and community information in several languages.
Holiday greetings
As WGBB marks this historic milestone, warm holiday wishes go out to all the station’s loyal radio listeners who have supported and followed its programming through the years. Season’s greetings are also extended to the entire WGBB family: the dedicated technical staff, the on‑air speakers and hosts, and the administrative team whose daily work keeps the station running smoothly.
A special holiday greeting is addressed to technician Bryan Graves of “Melodie Italiane,” with heartfelt thanks for his commitment behind the scenes and best wishes for a peaceful festive season and a successful year ahead.
