Long Island Radio & Television Historical Society

Preserving and celebrating the history of wireless communication, radio and TV on Long Island, NY.

Radio History on Long Island

Dig deeper into Long Island’s telecommunications past. We’ll be building out these stories over the coming months.

Telefunken, West Sayville

Started in 1911, this station played a central role in one of the greatest spy stories of World War I.


RCA, Rocky Point

Formed out of WWI to create an American-owned radio powerhouse.


Coming Soon

Press Wireless

How the news of the world made its way through Long Island for much of the 20th century.


Coming Soon