Red Apple Media, the parent company of 77 WABC in New York, has purchased 1700 WRCR in suburban Rockland County, New York.
The deal became official late last week. Previously, WRCR was simulcasting 77 WABC programming while it awaited a move to a new studio. However, it was later revealed that the station had been purchased by Red Apple Media.
A spokesperson for the company confirmed the purchase to the Rockland/Westchester Journal News.
“Yes, for the time being, the station will simulcast WABC and plans to have local programming serving the community,” the statement read.
The purchase of an additional station for Red Apple Media comes after owner John Catsimatidis has continually asserted that the company had deals in place to expand its holdings in the radio industry.
1700 WRCR has been on the air since 1965, serving the communities in the suburbs north of New York City. The signal is a 10,000-watt, non-directional Class B signal. 77 WABC, meanwhile, operates on a 50,000-watt, non-directional Class A signal.
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