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ONLY NY Introduces Exclusive Line of WNYC Centennial Wear

T-Shirts, Sweatshirts and Tote Bags sporting vintage logos from WNYC’s 100 years on the air pay tribute to New York City’s public radio station

Collection available online today

(New York, NY – November 21, 2024) – Only NY and WNYC today unveiled an exclusive line of apparel and accessories celebrating the Centennial anniversary of New York City’s public radio station. Available starting today, the collection draws on WNYC’s robust archives to highlight the station’s century of service to the City as a source of trusted local news, culture, music, and one of the last bastions of civic conversation. 

The t-shirts and sweatshirts feature vintage logos and poster designs from WNYC’s 100 years on the air, including imagery from a 1940s subway campaign; a throwback to WNYC’s time as a TV broadcaster with the “Voice of the City” logo, a show hosted by John F. Kennedy, Jr.; and artwork from WNYC’s 1995 Independence Campaign, which saw the station transform from a city-run radio station into the independent, listener-supported media organization it is today. 

No tribute to public radio could do without a tote bag — which public radio and TV popularized long before they became a staple of so many other brand campaigns and eco-conscious consumers. 

“Through this exciting partnership with Only NY, we’re celebrating not just our history, but the millions of New Yorkers who’ve made us part of their daily lives,” said Kenya Young, Senior Vice President, Programming and WNYC Studios. “For a century, WNYC has been the soundtrack of NYC. We’re excited to invite New Yorkers to wear these designs as we celebrate both our history and our future!”

“To have the opportunity to collaborate with an organization that we grew up listening to as lifelong New Yorkers makes this Centennial celebration that much sweeter with WNYC.  We are forever grateful to be able to partner with and further tell the stories of such culturally rich institutions here in our city.  From WNYC’s rich graphic history and famed logos, we couldn’t be happier with how everything’s turned out.  To another 100 years of public radio in NYC!,” said Micah Belamarich and Julian Goldstein (Co-founders of Only NY).

The Only NY x WNYC Collection is as follows: 

  • WNYC Centennial MTA Frequencies Pocket T-shirt (natural) will retail at $48
  • WNYC 100-Year Skyline T-shirt (dark olive) will retail at $48
  • WNYC Statue of Liberty “Voice of the City” T-shirt (dusty purple) will retail at $48
  • WNYC 100 Years Vintage Microphone Long-sleeved T-shirt (navy) will retail at $48
  • Vintage Microphone Hoodie (vintage black) will retail at $98
  • WNYC Vintage Microphone Tote Bag (natural) will retail at $48

The entire collection can be purchased here.

Additional information about WNYC’s Centennial may be found here. 

About Only NY: 

Only NY is an independent clothing brand driven and inspired by the City, Outdoors, and Arts. Founded in 2007, Only NY has organically grown into a globally established brand offering a wide range of street, sport, and outdoor apparel and accessories. The company has built a reputation as the go-to collaborator for all things authentically New York City, with official partnerships with the City of New York, MTA, NYC Parks, and DSNY.  

About WNYC

With an urban vibrancy and a global perspective, WNYC is New York’s public radio station, broadcasting and streaming award-winning journalism, groundbreaking audio programming and essential talk radio to the city and beyond. WNYC is a leading member station of NPR and broadcasts programs from the BBC World Service, along with a roster of WNYC-produced local programs that champion the stories and spirit of New York City and the surrounding region, including The Brian Lehrer Show and All of It with Alison Stewart. From its state-of-the-art studios, WNYC is reshaping audio for a new generation of listeners, producing some of the most beloved nationally-syndicated public radio programs including Radiolab,On the Media, The New Yorker Radio Hour, and Notes from America with Kai Wright. WNYC broadcasts on 93.9 FM and AM 820 to listeners in New York and the tri-state area, and is available to audiences everywhere at WNYC.org, the WNYC app and through major digital radio services, all made possible through the generous support of our members, donors and sponsors.