Public Affairs Information

Public Affairs Programming

New Jersey Now features the political, social, educational, economic and cultural issues that impact the Garden State and its diverse communities. It airs on Sundays at 12 pm. To suggest a topic for "New Jersey Now," email producer Joe Silvestri at joe.silvestri@fox.com.

Department of Public Affairs

Works hand-in-hand with non-profit organizations and supports community campaigns including children's issues, domestic abuse, intolerance, substance abuse, health, and arts & culture.

Maintains public files for FCC compliance, tracking news and public affairs stories and programs.

Sponsors direct campaigns such as book, canned food, coat, and toy drives.

Participates with the Emma Bowen Foundation to provide students of color access to the field of communications.

Helps non-profit organizations and governmental agencies publicize their services by providing free public service airtime.

For more information, contact Joe Silvestri at (212) 452-3983, or e-mail him at joe.silvestri@fox.com

Public Service Announcements (PSAs)

Public service announcements are accepted for non-profit charitable organizations in order to promote their efforts in the community.

Formats accepted:  .mov; .mp4

Electronic Format: HD / 720p / 59.94 Frame rate

Length: 15 or 30 seconds

Documentation needed for screening: IRS form 501(c)(3), supporting material outlining PSAs objectives and brochure and/or accurate background information on the organization. A tax exemption certificate is unacceptable.

Localized PSAs are preferred.

Time-specific PSAs must be sent at least two months in advance.

PSAs must be well-produced with a clear, concise message, including the organization's name or logo and the organization's telephone number or a resource telephone number. Logos for commercial sponsors included in the creative cannot be accepted.

Announcements are screened on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no guarantees that a spot will air. Approved spots are placed in our inventory for future rotation. It takes 6 to 8 weeks to screen a PSA. Please email to joe.silvestri@fox.com

Public File

The station’s public file is available on the web at https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/tv-profile/wnyw