Hay Television

Hamilton Heights keeps its own signal alive. Hay Television broadcasts from a storefront studio at 601 W 141st St #63, New York, NY 10031, one of the few remaining hyper-local stations in Manhattan. The channel covers neighborhood news, high-school sports, and city-council hearings—coverage most networks skip. A call to (718) 569-0202 puts you through to the production desk if you’ve got a story tip or want to buy airtime.

Local stations like this one used to dot every borough; now they’re rare enough to feel like relics. Hay keeps the tradition going with public-service announcements, cultural programming, and the occasional live feed from block parties. For directions to the studio or to check the schedule, pull up the map; the building sits halfway between Broadway and Riverside, where the elevated train still rattles overhead.