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The station is referred to as "98 PXY", and its slogan is "The Number One Hit Music Station." It has been a top 40 station since 1982. The station is a heritage to the Rochester, NY community.
The station is referred to as "98 PXY", and its slogan is "The Number One Hit Music Station." It has been a top 40 station since 1982. The station is a heritage to the Rochester, NY community.


Scott Spezzano has been the morning voice of 98 PXY for over 25 years & is one of the most reconigized celebrities in the Rochester Community.
Scott "BLUMPKIN" Spezzano has been the morning voice of 98 PXY for over 25 years & is one of the most reconigized celebrities in the Rochester Community.


For years, Spezzano would climb atop the roof of Marketplace Mall the weekend after Thanksgiving and broadcast live, living on the roof for 57 hours to raise money for the Salvation Army Homeless Holiday Campaign. This "stunt" for years was called the 98 PXY Help the Homeless Weekend or just simply "The Roof-Sit". Community members and business owners every year pledged their support of Spezzano, the only brave celebrity locally to attempt stunts like this for the community.
For years, "BLUMPKIN" Spezzano would climb atop the roof of Marketplace Mall the weekend after Thanksgiving and broadcast live, living on the roof for 57 hours to raise money for the Salvation Army Homeless Holiday Campaign. This "stunt" for years was called the 98 PXY Help the Homeless Weekend or just simply "The Roof-Sit". Community members and business owners every year pledged their support of "BLUMPKIN" Spezzano, the only brave celebrity locally to attempt stunts like this for the community.


Spezzano, in his over 30 years on Rochester radio, has been honored many times for his charitable contributions and always giving back to the community, and remains a household name in the Rochester Community.
Spezzano ("BLUMPKIN"), in his over 30 years on Rochester radio, has been honored many times for his charitable contributions and always giving back to the community, and remains a household name in the Rochester Community.


Another PXY tradition is the [[High School Challenge]], a penny drive where Rochester area High Schools compete to collect the most pennies. The winner gets a free concert at their school by a national recording artist! The proceeds benefit various Hillside agencies, currently benefiting the Hillside Special Santas. Artists that performed include [[Donnie Klang]], [[Boys Like Girls]], [[O-Town]], and more...with [[Justin Bieber]] being the draw in 2009.
Another PXY tradition is the [[High School Challenge]], a penny drive where Rochester area High Schools compete to collect the most pennies. The winner gets a free concert at their school by a national recording artist! The proceeds benefit various Hillside agencies, currently benefiting the Hillside Special Santas. Artists that performed include [[Donnie Klang]], [[Boys Like Girls]], [[O-Town]], and more...with [[Justin Bieber]] being the draw in 2009.
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98 PXY was the first station to air [[Teddy Geiger]]'s single "[[For You I Will (Confidence)]]". Teddy mentions the station inside the cover of his hit album ''[[Underage Thinking]]''.
98 PXY was the first station to air [[Teddy Geiger]]'s single "[[For You I Will (Confidence)]]". Teddy mentions the station inside the cover of his hit album ''[[Underage Thinking]]''.


PXY features the personalities of Scott Spezzano, Sandy Waters, Moose, Mike Danger, Megan Carter, and Raphael. It also has a BLUMPKIN OR TWO.
PXY features the personalities of Scott "BLUMPKIN" Spezzano, Sandy "TITS MCGEE" Waters, Moose, Mike Safety, Megan Carter, and Raphael, Michaelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo. It also has a cackle or two.


98 PXY began streaming worldwide online at the new 98pxy.com on April 1, 2008.
98 PXY began streaming worldwide online at the new 98pxy.com on April 1, 2008.

Revision as of 19:49, 5 May 2010

WPXY-FM
Broadcast areaBrighton/Rochester
Frequency97.9 (MHz) (HD Radio)
Branding"The Number One Hit Music Station"
Programming
FormatTop 40 (CHR)
Ownership
OwnerEntercom Communications
Technical information
Facility ID53966
ClassB
ERP50,000 watts
HAAT142 meters (466 ft)
Links
WebcastListen Live!
Websitehttp://www.98pxy.com

WPXY-FM is a heritage CHR top 40 radio station licensed to Rochester, New York, which broadcasts at 97.9 FM. Its transmitter is located on Pinnacle Hill in Brighton, New York. There is also a second channel for WPXY on the 97.9 MHz frequency, broadcasting in High Definition as WPXY HD-2, also referred to as "Nina @ 97.9", which plays mostly Alternative Hits.

98 PXY History

The station is referred to as "98 PXY", and its slogan is "The Number One Hit Music Station." It has been a top 40 station since 1982. The station is a heritage to the Rochester, NY community.

Scott "BLUMPKIN" Spezzano has been the morning voice of 98 PXY for over 25 years & is one of the most reconigized celebrities in the Rochester Community.

For years, "BLUMPKIN" Spezzano would climb atop the roof of Marketplace Mall the weekend after Thanksgiving and broadcast live, living on the roof for 57 hours to raise money for the Salvation Army Homeless Holiday Campaign. This "stunt" for years was called the 98 PXY Help the Homeless Weekend or just simply "The Roof-Sit". Community members and business owners every year pledged their support of "BLUMPKIN" Spezzano, the only brave celebrity locally to attempt stunts like this for the community.

Spezzano ("BLUMPKIN"), in his over 30 years on Rochester radio, has been honored many times for his charitable contributions and always giving back to the community, and remains a household name in the Rochester Community.

Another PXY tradition is the High School Challenge, a penny drive where Rochester area High Schools compete to collect the most pennies. The winner gets a free concert at their school by a national recording artist! The proceeds benefit various Hillside agencies, currently benefiting the Hillside Special Santas. Artists that performed include Donnie Klang, Boys Like Girls, O-Town, and more...with Justin Bieber being the draw in 2009.

The station is currently owned by Entercom Communications.

98 PXY was the first station to air Teddy Geiger's single "For You I Will (Confidence)". Teddy mentions the station inside the cover of his hit album Underage Thinking.

PXY features the personalities of Scott "BLUMPKIN" Spezzano, Sandy "TITS MCGEE" Waters, Moose, Mike Safety, Megan Carter, and Raphael, Michaelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo. It also has a cackle or two.

98 PXY began streaming worldwide online at the new 98pxy.com on April 1, 2008.

98 PXY Summer Jam

The legendary 98 PXY Summer Jam was originally called "The 98 PXY Birthday Jam" celebrating the station's birthday every year.

The Summer Jam was in the past for years followed up by: "The 98 PXY Acoustic Jam, The 98 PXY Jingle Jam, and the 98 PXY Halloween Jam" which were always like the previous Summer Jams in the past featuring "Invite-Only Passes, 21+ Only Shows, & Secret Locations"

Since then, the Station has matured into 1 Large Summer Jam and "Smaller Jams" called "Freeloader Studio Sessions."

The 98 PXY Summer Jam went on hiatus from 2005 until its revival in 2008.

2008 Summer Jam:
August 28, 2008 at the Riverside Festival Site featuring Secondhand Serenade, Tyga, We the Kings, Chris Willis, & The Sunstreak!

2009 Summer Jam:
June 4, 2009 at the Port Of Rochester featuring Kristinia DeBarge, White Tie Affair, We the Kings, The Ting Tings, 3OH!3, & Kevin Rudolf.
August 20, 2009 at Frontier Field featuring Flo-Rida, Boys Like Girls, Jessie James, Wale, and Tina Parol.

2010 Summer Jam:
June 8, 2010 at Frontier Field featuring Spose, Jaicko, JLS, Taio Cruz, New Boyz, Mayday Parade, B.o.B., Aaron Fresh, Iyaz, & Train (band).

Past Notable 98 PXY Summer Jam and Jingle Jam artists

98 PXY Features

98 PXY has many features during its programming schedule.

Current PXY features:

  • 98 PXY's Hi 5@9 (Weeknights, 9PM): Raphael spins the top 5 songs in Rochester according to listener requests on the phone or online.
  • Club PXY Freeloader Alerts (7:30AM, 9:30AM, 12:30PM, 3:30PM, 6:30PM): Club PXY Password of the Day for online fan club.

Former PXY features:

  • Rip it Up Friday (Fridays, 8:30-10AM): Spezzano & Sandy spin the 80's & 90's hits that we all know and love!
  • Fourplay @ 4 (Weekdays, 4PM): Mike Danger plays the 4 biggest hits in Rochester.
  • Interactive 9@9 (Weeknights, 9PM): JB & Kasper spins the 9 hottest songs in the ROC.
  • Party Radio (Weekends): All of your Top 40 hits remixed and mashed-up into a non-stop party all-night long!

Current Programming Schedule

Monday-Friday:

  • 5a-10a Spezzano & Sandy
  • 10a-3p Megan Carter
  • 3p-7p Mike Danger
  • 7p-Mid Raphael

Saturday:

  • 6a-10a Spezzano & Sandy: The Best We Could Find
  • 10a-2p Mike Danger or Megan Carter
  • 2p-6p Turco
  • 6p-Mid Junior Mint

Sunday:

  • 7a-9a Spezzano & Sandy: The Best We Could Find
  • 9a-12n Weekend Top 30 Countdown w/ Sean "Hollywood" Hamilton
  • 4p-7p Megan Carter or Mike Danger
  • 7p-10p MTV Weekend Countdown w/ Damien
  • 10p-12m Fox All-Access w/ Chris "Learjet" Leary

98 PXY Talents

  • Spezzano and Sandy In The Morning: Scott Spezzano, Sandy Waters, & Moose
  • Megan Carter
  • Mike Danger
  • Raphael
  • Turco

98 PXY Alumni

  • Amanda Valentine (now at KALC in Denver, CO)
  • Kasper (now at KWNZ in Reno, NV)
  • "The Mayor" Pete Kennedy (now at WBZA in Rochester, NY)
  • Lala
  • Alicia
  • Danny B
  • Gina G
  • JB (now at Z99 in Grand Cayman Islands)
  • Corey Kincaid (now at WVHT in Virginia Beach, VA)
  • Chris Savage
  • Carson (now at KDWB in Minneapolis, MN)
  • Danny Meyers (now at WXLK in Roanoke, VA)
  • Darren Downs (now at WABB in Mobile, AL)
  • Dem Jones (now at WBZA in Rochester, NY)
  • Busta Nutt
  • Diesel (now at WEND in Charlotte, NC)
  • Norm On The Barstool (now at WVBX in Fredericksburg, VA)
  • Java Joel (now at WAKS in Cleveland, OH)
  • Artie The One Man Party
  • Chris "Learjet" Leary
  • JoJo The Hitman
  • Clarke Ingram
  • Jeff Walker (now at WLAN in Lancaster, PA)
  • Rocky Martini
  • Trusy Tristano
  • John Ivey (now at KIIS in Los Angeles, CA)
  • Joan Brandenburgh
  • Marc Cooper
  • Tom George
  • Steve Hausmann (now at WBEE in Rochester, NY)
  • Eric G
  • Simone
  • Terese Taylor (now at WRMM in Rochester,NY)
  • Athena
  • JJ Rice "Riceman" (now at WBLI in Long Island, NY)
  • Magic Man
  • Chris Cole
  • Larry Wachs (now at WNNX in Atlanta, GA)
  • Cat Collins (now at KYLD in San Francisco, CA)
  • Rhino
  • Dino w/ Jr. Jason (JC)
  • Gene Filiacci
  • Candi Clark
  • Kevin Fennessey
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