WALK-FM (Farmingdale, NY)

WALK-FM (97.5 FM), also known as WALK 97.5, is a popular hot adult contemporary radio station based in Patchogue, New York, and it caters to the Long Island area. The station is under the ownership of Connoisseur Media, with its studios and administrative offices situated at Airport Plaza in Farmingdale, New York. Its transmitter is positioned on Telescope Hill in Farmingville, New York. WALK-FM utilizes an HD Radio hybrid format, and its HD2 channel features mainstream rock content from its sister station, 94.3 WWSK.

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Air quality advisory for Long Island on Thursday

3 weeks ago | walkradio.com | John Lynch

Sunrise (Elizabeth Laird via AP) State officials have issued an air quality health advisory for Long Island, the New York City Metro area due to increased levels of ozone. The alert is in effective from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday. Officials are urging people to limit strenuous outdoor activity in the afternoon and early evening when ozone levels are the highest.
Trump pardons a labor union leader on the eve of sentencing for failing to report gifts

1 month ago | walkradio.com | John Lynch

WASHINGTON (AP) — A labor union leader who pleaded guilty to failing to report gifts from an advertising firm was pardoned by President Donald Trump on the eve of his sentencing hearing Wednesday, court records show.
GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES BELMONT PARK TO HOST 2027 BREEDERS’ CUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

1 month ago | walkradio.com | John Lynch

New York To Welcome Prestigious International Festival of Racing, Oct. 29-30, 2027Revitalized Belmont Park Expected To Generate $1 Billion in Economic ImpactGovernor Kathy Hochul today announced that Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., has been selected to host the 2027 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, Thoroughbred racing’s most prestigious international festival. New York State and the New York Racing Association, Inc.
Town hearing set for Tuesday on rezoning for casino at Nassau Coliseum

1 month ago | walkradio.com | John Lynch

Nassau Coliseum (AP Photo/Steven Ryan) A Hempstead Town hearing is set for Tuesday on rezoning the Nassau Coliseum site to would allow casino. The proposed rezoning was requested by Las Vegas Sands in its Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Las Vegas Sands announced last month that it will not seek a casino license from New York State to build a new gaming resort on the county-owned site, but the company is seeking a third party to take over its bid.
FDA will approve COVID-19 vaccine only for older adults and high-risk groups

1 month ago | walkradio.com | John Lynch

FILE - A health worker administers a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) The FDA announced that starting this fall, COVID-19 booster shoots will not be widely recommended. They will only be available for people over 65 or those who have underlying medical conditions. The FDA is also expanding its warning that some vaccines are linked to a risk of heart inflammation in young men.
Billy Joel cancels touring after being diagnosed with a brain disorder

1 month ago | walkradio.com | John Lynch

NEW YORK (AP) — Billy Joel has canceled all his upcoming concerts across North America and England after being diagnosed with fluid buildup in his brain that has affected his “hearing, vision and balance.”Joel revealed on Instagram that he has Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, “a brain disorder that can affect brain-related abilities, including thinking and concentrating, memory, movement and more,” the Cleveland Clinic says.
New bill would cut fees for business licenses in Nassau County

1 month ago | walkradio.com | John Lynch

Democratic county legislator Seth Koslow, who is running against County Executive Bruce Blakeman in November, Has proposed legislation that would cut up to 85 percent of local licensing fees for businesses. The proposed legislation would slash fees for more than 30 types of business licenses which currently cost Nassau business owners anywhere from $650 to $1,300 a year.
Trump on Capitol Hill implores divided Republicans to unify behind his big tax cuts bill

1 month ago | walkradio.com | John Lynch

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump implored House Republicans at the Capitol to drop their fights over his big tax cuts bill and get it done, using encouraging words but also the hardened language of politics over the multitrillion-dollar package that is at risk of collapsing before planned votes this week.
Boater rescued in Long Beach

1 month ago | walkradio.com | John Lynch

Life Ring (AP Photo) The City of Long Beach Fire Department rescued an injured fisherman from a boat in Long Beach Tuesday afternoon. The victims boat ran aground and rescue crews sent a boat and Jet Ski to reach the fisherman, who was then taken to a hospital. His condition is unknown.
EPA announces rollback for some Biden-era limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

1 month ago | walkradio.com | John Lynch

By MICHAEL PHILLIS Associated PressThe Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it plans to weaken limits on some “forever chemicals” in drinking water that were finalized last year, while maintaining standards for two common ones. The Biden administration set the first federal drinking water limits for PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, finding they increased the risk of cardiovascular disease, certain cancers and babies being born with low birth weight.