This one affects 88.7 WBFO/94.5 WNED. Supporters got this email today:

Dear Member,

We’re writing to share an important update about Buffalo Toronto Public Media. As part of a long-term sustainability plan following the loss of $2.2 million in annual federal funding that includes several initiatives that diversify our revenue sources, we will realign our frequencies, essentially moving where you will find our radio stations on the dial.

As you may have learned from earlier updates, advertising is now possible on 94.5 FM. After careful planning and consultation with members, hosts and station leadership, we are aligning each service with the license structure that best supports it. The switch could happen as soon as May, but the date has not yet been determined.

Under this new alignment:

BTPM Classical will move to 88.7 FM and continue operating under a sponsor-supported license. Because NPR will not allow its programming on an advertising-eligible station, “Morning Edition,” “All Things Considered” and “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me” will be broadcast on 88.7. BTPM Classical will be available without those flagship NPR programs on an HD station, 89.7 WNJA in Jamestown and on the BTPM Classical stream.

BTPM NPR will be available on the BTPM NPR stream as well as on an HD station, 91.3 WOLN in Olean, and 88.1 WUBJ in Jamestown. “Morning Edition,” “All Things Considered,” “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me” and other familiar programming will be available on these stations. BTPM NPR will no longer broadcast BTPM The Bridge or “Friday Night Lights” high school sports games.

94.5 FM will become a reimagined, full-service station featuring local, national and international news, public affairs, entertainment, sports and music, supported by members and an advertising-eligible license. The as-yet-named station will also have a dedicated streaming option.

BTPM The Bridge will retain its programming and format but will be on an HD station and will simulcast in the evening on 94.5 FM instead of 88.7 FM.

This realignment allows us to protect the services you rely on while strengthening our financial foundation for the future.

We remain a nonprofit organization. Our mission, editorial standards and public service commitment remain unchanged.

We’ll provide reminders and assistance before the switch. In the meantime, here are some frequently asked questions.

Thank you for standing with public media.

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