Bill > J00162

This resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of WKTV, a television station located in the Mohawk Valley region of New York, which first went on the air on December 1, 1949. The resolution highlights the station's rich history, beginning with its founder Myron Kallet, who transitioned from the movie business to radio and then television, becoming the 93rd television station in the country to sign on. The document traces WKTV's evolution through various ownership changes, including transfers to Paul Harron, Smith Broadcasting, and ultimately Heartland Media in 2014, while noting significant milestones such as the station's move from channel 13 to channel 2, its early programming that included live shows and local personalities (including a young Dick Clark), and its commitment to serving the local community. The resolution celebrates WKTV's longevity, its adaptation to changing broadcast technologies and regulations, and its ongoing contribution to local media, ultimately calling for the Legislative Body to pause and recognize the station's 75 years of broadcasting and to transmit an official, engrossed copy of the resolution to WKTV as a mark of appreciation.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J162