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On November 1, 1973, WGMC signed on at 90.1 FM, bringing a new community voice to Greece. Broadcasting from Greece Athena High School, the station initially aired weekdays from 2 to 6:30 p.m., offering music, sports, news, and local announcements. Nearly two years of planning, donated equipment and community fundraising helped make the launch possible. The start up costs were provided by the Greece Central School Board. Pictured are Tom Purchase, W. Hunter Low, and Louis Betstadt who were members of the citizen committee that helped get the station “off the ground and into the air.” Its mission was to provide programs by Greece people, for Greece people. In 2026, WGMC continues as Jazz 90.1; a listener-supported station serving the greater Rochester area with jazz, blues, specialty programs, and community programming around the clock. Approaching its 53rd anniversary on November 1, 2026, the station remains a lasting example of what local volunteers, educators, and residents can build together—a community broadcasting tradition that began in a high school studio. More information about the history of the station can be found here: https://jazz901.org/50-2/ (photo, Greece Post, 25 Oct 1973).
On November 1, 1973, WGMC signed on at 90.1 FM, bringing a new community voice to Greece. Broadcasting from Greece Athena High School, the station initially aired weekdays from 2 to 6:30 p.m., offering music, sports, news, and local announcements. Nearly two years of planning, donated equipment and community fundraising helped make the launch possible. The start up costs were provided by the Greece Central School Board. Pictured are Tom Purchase, W. Hunter Low, and Louis Betstadt who were members of the citizen committee that helped get the station “off the ground and into the air.” Its mission was to provide programs by Greece people, for Greece people. In 2026, WGMC continues as Jazz 90.1; a listener-supported station serving the greater Rochester area with jazz, blues, specialty programs, and community programming around the clock. Approaching its 53rd anniversary on November 1, 2026, the station remains a lasting example of what local volunteers, educators, and residents can build together—a community broadcasting tradition that began in a high school studio. More information about the history of the station can be found here: https://jazz901.org/50-2/ (photo, Greece Post, 25 Oct 1973).
Location:Greece, NY
Date:1973
Source:Greece Press
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Performing Arts
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Date Added:October 27, 2026
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