named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
PATV Year in Review
Annual compilation program showcasing highlights of public access programming; consistently awarded First Place for Overall Excellence in Public Access
Public Access Channel Broadcasting
Operates Channel 20 (Cablevision) and Channel 37 (Verizon) for community-produced programming including documentaries, talk shows, youth content, and public affairs
Studio Production Workshop
Training program teaching community members video production skills; open to current members, volunteers, and veterans without donation requirement
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Community and Public Broadcasting Services 4 activities
- Administer community media membership programOffers community membership to individuals interested in public access television services, including access to facilities and training.
- Facilitate community content broadcastingProvides cablecast request services that allow community members to broadcast their own content through the public access channels.
- Operate public access television stationOperates a public access television station broadcast on Channel 20 and Channel 37 of the local cable system in the Great Neck/North Shore area, featuring programs produced by community volunteers on topics of community interest.
- Produce award-winning community programmingProduces a range of community-focused television programs, including youth series, documentaries, science and health shows, and sign language access programming, recognized for excellence from 2018 to 2021.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Communicate with members via newsletterDistributes a monthly newsletter to current members to share updates and information about public access services.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host community media engagement eventsHosts events such as Community Media Day to promote and celebrate local media production and community engagement.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Offer media production training and workshopsOffers studio production workshops and training to the public, enabling residents to create their own community media content.
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Professional Audio/Video Production Services 1 activity
- Provide podcast and studio rental servicesOffers podcast studio rental services to the public as part of its media production support offerings.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Provide studio access and production resourcesProvides community members with access to television studios, production equipment, and facilities at LL27 in the 1111 Marcus Avenue complex for creating non-commercial community programming.
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Public Media Funding 1 activity
- Support community media producers through grantsFunds facilitators and community media producers through grant programs to support the creation of local media content.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Advocate for community cable access rightsAdvises and assists the 15 incorporated villages of Great Neck/North Shore in negotiating cable franchise agreements and works to renew them to ensure state-of-the-art cable services over 10-year periods.
- Monitor cable provider compliance and performanceHolds monthly meetings to monitor cable provider performance, ensure compliance with franchise agreements, and assist subscribers in the Great Neck/North Shore area.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$672K
Contributions & grants$8K1%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$4K1%
Other revenue$661K
expenses
Total expenses$725K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$416K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$865K
Cash$786K
Investments$2K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$865K
Liquid reserves13.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -13.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erica Bradley | Executive Director | 0 | $125K |
| Marcelo Mendez | Director of Tech Operations | 0 | $102K |
board members · 15
- Amy Hughes — Board Member
- Barbara Donno — Board Member
- Bill Clemency — Board Member
- Elliot Rosenblatt — Board Member
- Florence Musalo — Board Member
- Kamran Barelli — Board Member
- Katie McEnroe — Board Member
- Ken Levine — Board Member
- Marian Lee — Board Member
- Randy Chapman — Board Member
- Regina Im — Board Member
- Robert Melnik — Board Member
- Robert Schaufeld — Board Member
- Shirley Bruno — Board Member
- Ted Rosen — Board Member
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Alliance for Community Media Partner — Recipient of Hometown Video Festival Awards from the Alliance for Community Media.
- Altice USA Partner — Negotiates cable franchise agreements with Altice USA on behalf of 15 Great Neck/North Shore villages.
- Cablevision Partner — Cable provider carrying NSTV on Channel 20
- Great Neck/North Shore villages Network — Serves the incorporated villages of Flower Hill, Great Neck, Great Neck Estates, Great Neck Plaza, Kensington, Kings Point, Lake Success, Munsey Park, North Hills, Plandome, Plandome Manor, Plandome Heights, Russell Gardens, Saddle Rock, and Thomaston.
- Instagram Partner — Hosts official organization profile for sharing media and updates.
- Long Island Railroad Partner — Provides rail service on the Port Washington Branch used to reach the NSTV facility from NYC.
- MTA Partner — Provides public transportation access via the N25 bus route used to reach the NSTV facility.
- North Shore TV Corporation Network — Operating name associated with the public access television organization serving specific villages on Long Island.
- North Shore TV Corporation Partner — Collaborates on community media initiatives and events.
- North Shore TV Corporation Partner — Shared contact information and operational association with NSTV.
- Verizon Partner — Cable provider carrying NSTV on Channel 37
- Verizon New York, Inc. Partner — Negotiates cable franchise agreements with Verizon on behalf of 15 Great Neck/North Shore villages.
- tedx Partner — Partnered with TEDx to support the Lake Success studio.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Media Productionmethodology: community-driven_mediaBy engaging community members as creators and volunteers in media production, the organization ensures programming reflects local interests and voices, which increases community participation and relevance because it centers resident agency in content creation.
- Public Access as Inclusive Civic Platformmethodology: public_access_televisionBy providing public access television through cablecasting and media training, the organization enables community members—including those less comfortable with digital platforms—to produce and view local programming, thereby promoting equitable civic engagement because television remains a trusted and accessible medium for diverse audiences.