WEMP Begins the Phase as New Rock 101.9

It’s been more than 24 hours since one of New York City’s worst radio “experiments” officially failed. When the 10 a.m. headlines concluded yesterday, WEMP/101.9 had wrapped up its nearly year-long all-news with one “final story.” The anchor, Gene Michaels, was abruptly cut off saying, “You’re listening…” Dead air ensued for six seconds.

Those who didn’t have their radios on, or tuned to the live stream, missed a faux anchor delivering the final story for FM News.

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