| MUMBAI:
Seneca Nation of Indians acquired a construction permit from Federal Communications
Commission to operate an FM radio station. The
permit was purchased for $250,000. Broadcasting is expected to start in the second
half of 2009. In
addition to providing entertainment and news, the radio station will also promote
Seneca culture and tradition while opening up new avenues of employment.
The
radio station will located in the Allegany territory with the antennae site in
Little valley. Signals will reach Jamestown, Salamanca, Olean, Chautauqua and
Cattaraugus counties, as well as neighboring communities in the Western New York
region and Northern Pennsylvania. |