Youth-Adult Co-Creation

Offers active learning in media practices to underserved communities in Brooklyn and broadcasts their content through a global internet radio platform and public art initiatives.

Provides a public television access service on a non-discriminatory, first-come, first-served basis, enabling Staten Island residents to develop, produce, and broadcast their own television shows with staff support. Programming is distributed via cable channels, live streaming, and a mobile app.

Conducts studio tours and facilitates Q&A sessions with media professionals to educate students and community groups about media production and careers in the field. Special outreach includes group visits for individuals with disabilities from partner organizations.

Accepts program submissions exclusively in MP4 format with required metadata, including series and episode names. Requires a 5-second opening disclaimer, end credits with production attribution, and submission of a completed Cablecast form with accurate program details.

Maintains two studios, two editing suites, and a portable camera division with camera kits available for community use. Offers free access to production equipment and studio facilities for eligible community members to produce and broadcast programming, with a request-based reservation process and required documentation.

Offers comprehensive, hands-on television production training for Staten Island residents and affiliated nonprofit organizations, including instruction in camera operation, audio mixing, Tricaster operation, and crew roles in a professional studio setting. Training is available to the general public, school groups, and individuals with disabilities.

Provides training programs for college graduates in the field of general media.

Maintains and provides access to the Frank Leicht Digital Media Archive, preserving historical community media, and keeps an indexed archive of municipal and school board meetings for public access.

Hosts and broadcasts community events including the annual Tiki Party, gala celebrations, Halloween marathons, film screenings, and Juneteenth memorials. Events are family-friendly and designed to engage the Sound Shore community through live and recorded programming.

Produces and broadcasts original programming including local news, community profiles, educational content, and special events such as parades, graduations, and candidate forums on public access channels and streaming platforms. Programming is distributed via cable (Channels 75–77), online streaming (Roku, Apple TV), YouTube, and archived for on-demand access.

Offers free access to professional studios, recording time, and equipment rentals for residents, students, teachers, nonprofits, and local organizations to create original video and podcast content. Studio spaces include full lighting grids and control boards, and equipment is available for non-commercial projects aired on LMC Media.

Provides hands-on training and classes in television and podcast production, including camera operation, directing, audio, video editing (Adobe Suite), and use of generative AI tools. Offers basic and advanced courses, monthly workshops, and internship programs for students and community members to develop media skills.

Provides Zoom video conferencing and full-service management for virtual, in-person, and hybrid events, including professional streaming spaces, webinar management, and technical support for local government, organizations, and public presentations.

Recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to broadcasting in Western New York through its Hall of Fame program, including a Legacy category that has honored 100 broadcasters.

Organizes public events such as Media Nite Out and other industry gatherings to celebrate and strengthen the broadcasting community in Western New York, including milestone anniversaries like the organization’s 30th.

Preserves the history of Western New York broadcasting through an extensive archive of vintage equipment, historical documents, and recorded news footage.

Produces and hosts an annual event that includes the Buffalo Broadcasters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and the Buffalo Media Awards, honoring individuals and programs that have shaped broadcasting in Western New York. The event is held each year, with the 2026 ceremony scheduled for October 21 at Salvatore’s in Depew.

Offers educational opportunities for the broadcasting community through guest speakers and related programming to promote knowledge sharing and professional development.