named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Around Queens with Luchia Dragosh
Interview podcast series featuring Queens-based community builders, creators, and leaders discussing culture, care, and community resilience.
Community Media Podcast
Podcast featuring interviews with leaders in community media, including advocacy and policy discussions on public access television.
Editing Workshop
Non-linear editing instruction using Adobe Premiere on PC, with hands-on training in building programs with music, graphics, and special effects.
Field Production Workshop
Training in field production using portable equipment, including audio/video recording, lighting, and remote camera operations.
QPTV Lottery
Biennial random drawing to assign broadcast timeslots for weekly or monthly series on QPTV channels; open to certified producers.
QPTV Presents
Original in-house documentary series exploring people and issues in Queens, produced by QPTV’s award-winning team.
Queens County USA Podcast
Podcast exploring historical and cultural stories from Queens, such as early filmmaking in Glendale.
Queens Creative Podcast
Podcast highlighting creative individuals from Queens, such as Grammy-winning audio engineer Greg Calbi.
Studio Production Workshop
Hands-on training in a five-camera studio, teaching lighting, switching, audio, graphics, and live call-in production; includes group and individual projects for certification.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Community and Public Broadcasting Services 2 activities
- Produces live, interactive town hall cablecastsHosts live monthly broadcasts from QPTV studios that feature real-time viewer participation through phone-in discussions, enabling community engagement on local topics.
- Provides public access television platform for community expressionOffers Queens residents and nonprofit organizations access to state-of-the-art production studios and technical resources to create and broadcast their own television programs, supporting First Amendment rights through community media production.
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Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
- Manages community bulletin board and public service announcement broadcastingOperates a free Community Bulletin Board and provides a platform for nonprofit organizations to broadcast public service announcements, enabling Queens-based 501(c)(3) groups to share information with the public.
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
- Offers hands-on media production training to Queens residentsProvides comprehensive training in studio and field production, multi-camera operation, audio/video editing using Adobe Premiere, and live call-in show production, requiring completion of group and individual projects for certification.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Produces and broadcasts original documentary and interview programs about QueensCreates and distributes original documentary content and long-form interviews focusing on the people, civic issues, cultural life, and public interest topics in Queens, including award-winning series such as "Queens Update: A Live Town Hall Meeting" and "Understanding Mental Illness."
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produces and distributes community-focused podcastsCreates and distributes multiple podcast series including "Queens Creative," "Queens County USA," and the "Community Media Podcast," featuring local artists, filmmakers, and national community media leaders, available on qptv.org and major podcast platforms.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Administers programming schedule through biennial lottery and waiting listConducts a biennial random drawing to assign broadcast timeslots for weekly and monthly series, with repeat airings, and maintains a Series Waiting List for producers seeking placement outside the regular cycle.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.79M
Contributions & grants$3.37M89%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$421K11%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4.97M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.24M
Grants paid out$20K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$19.32M
Cash$12.12M
Investments$5.37M
Liabilities$430K
Net assets$18.89M
Liquid reserves42.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -19.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL J LEONE | PRESIDENT/CEO | 35 | $396K |
| LINLIN ZHANG | MANAGER | 35 | $198K |
| MARIO PAREDES | MANAGER | 35 | $153K |
| WILLIAM ZOWAK | MANAGER | 35 | $128K |
board members · 6
- ALFRED HARRIS — SECRETARY
- HENRY KEE — TREASURER
- JOHN B HANEY — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH ABULARRAGE — DIRECTOR
- NAYIBE N BERGER — DIRECTOR
- PATRICK J DIMOTTA — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Alliance for Community Media Partner — Features leadership from the Alliance for Community Media in podcast episodes to discuss community media issues.
- Daniel J. Leone Partner — Executive producer of "Queens Creative" podcast.
- Daniel J. Leone Partner — Executive producer of “Queens County USA” podcast.
- John Collins Partner — Announcer for the "Queens Creative" podcast.
- John Collins Partner — Announcer for “Queens County USA” podcast.
- Luchia Dragosh Partner — Host of the "Around Queens" interview series.
- Mark Bacino Partner — Host and producer of the "Queens Creative" podcast.
- Mark Bacino Partner — Host, producer, writer, and narrator of the “Queens County USA” podcast.
- QPTV Certified Access Producers Partner — Certified producers are eligible to participate in live cablecasts and series lotteries.
- Queens Public Television Network — Queens Public Communications Corporation operates under the brand Queens Public Television.
- Queens-based nonprofit organizations Partner — Provides free broadcast and announcement opportunities for Queens-based 501(c)3 nonprofits through PSAs and the Community Bulletin Board.
- The Secret Theatre Partner — Featured arts organization and subject of an interview episode.
- U.S. Department of State Government — Hosts journalists through the International Visitor Leadership Program, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State.
strategies · 5
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-Centered Storytelling for Civic Engagementmethodology: community_centered_storytellingBy producing and amplifying locally rooted stories through media, we foster community engagement and resilience because relatable narratives deepen connection, elevate underrepresented voices, and promote civic participation grounded in shared experience and place-based identity.
- Equitable Access via Lottery and Certificationmethodology: equitable_access_lotteryBy combining a biennial random lottery with competency-based certification, we ensure fair and high-quality access to broadcast resources because it removes gatekeeping biases while maintaining technical standards through required training and demonstrated skill mastery.
- Experiential Learning in Media Productionmethodology: experiential_learningBy using immersive, hands-on instruction in media-making, we build practical skills and community ownership because experiential learning fosters competence, confidence, and long-term engagement with civic media tools.
- Free Media Access for Nonprofits and Community Visibilitymethodology: free_media_access_for_nonprofitsBy providing free media access to nonprofits, we amplify community organizations’ voices and promote information equity because removing financial barriers enables broader participation in public discourse and strengthens local networks.
- Independent Governance for Free Expressionmethodology: independent_governance_modelBy operating under an independent corporate structure, we protect uncensored public expression and editorial autonomy because it insulates community media from control by municipal authorities or commercial interests, upholding First Amendment principles.