WSKG-TV is a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) member television station licensed to Binghamton, New York, serving the Southern Tier of New York and northeastern Pennsylvania. It is owned by WSKG Public Telecommunications Council, which also operates WSKG-FM, a National Public Radio (NPR) member station.
History WSKG-TV first signed on the air on December 1, 1968. It was established as a non-commercial educational television station, primarily intended to serve the educational needs of the region's schools and the general public with cultural, informational, and entertainment programming. Over the decades, it has expanded its services and adapted to technological changes, including the transition to digital television.
Programming As a PBS member station, WSKG-TV broadcasts a wide range of national PBS programming, including acclaimed series like NOVA, Masterpiece, Frontline, PBS NewsHour, and children's programs such as Sesame Street and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood. In addition to national content, WSKG-TV produces and airs local programming focused on the history, culture, politics, and community events of its service area, including documentaries, public affairs shows, and arts features relevant to the Southern Tier of New York and northeastern Pennsylvania.
Affiliation WSKG-TV is a primary affiliate of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), the non-commercial educational television network in the United States. It also carries programming from other public television distributors.
Technical Information WSKG-TV broadcasts on digital channel 33, which is mapped via PSIP to virtual channel 46.1. It also operates several subchannels, offering additional programming such as PBS Kids, Create, and other public television services. Its transmission facilities are located on Ingraham Hill in Kirkwood, New York, south of Binghamton.
Coverage Area The station's broadcast signal covers a wide area, including Broome, Tioga, Chemung, Cortland, Delaware, Chenango, Schuyler, and Tompkins counties in New York, as well as portions of Susquehanna and Bradford counties in Pennsylvania. WSKG-TV's programming is also available to a broader audience through cable television systems, satellite providers, and online streaming services.
Community Involvement WSKG-TV is deeply involved in its local community, providing educational outreach, supporting local arts and cultural organizations, and offering resources for lifelong learning. It is primarily supported by viewer contributions, corporate underwriting, and grants.