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How to Contact CBS New York (WCBS-TV and WLNY-TV)

CBS New York (WCBS-TV and WLNY-TV) is a major news station offering local news, weather updates, sports, and various programs. Here is a comprehensive guide on how to contact them for different purposes:

Main Contact Information

Address: WCBS-TV & WLNY-TV
524 W. 57th Street
New York, NY 10019

Phone Numbers:

  • Main Phone: 212-975-4321
  • Newsline: 800-CH-2-NEWS (800-242-6397)
  • Fax: 212-975-9387 (Story ideas should be faxed to the attention of "Assignment Desk." News releases should be faxed to the attention of "Planning Desk.")

Assignment Desk:

Station Services:

Digital Editorial Staff:

Submit a News Tip

Got a nose for news? Email your news tips to desk@cbs2ny.com or fill out the news tip form.

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If you are interested in advertising on WCBS-TV:

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How to Watch CBS News New York

You can watch CBS News New York through various platforms:

National Network News Programs

For contacting CBS News, 60 Minutes, 48 Hours, and other national network news programs, visit CBS.com.

CBS Network Programming:

Closed Captioning and Audio Description Concerns

For immediate closed captioning or audio description concerns, contact:

For written closed captioning or audio description complaints, contact:

Want a Copy of a Story?

Copies of some CBS2 stories may be available for purchase. Contact WCBS-TV for help.

(Note: Stories purchased from WCBS-TV are for individual, private use only. Editing, reproduction, publication, rebroadcasting, public showing, publishing on a website, or public display is forbidden and may violate copyright laws.)

Looking for a Speaker or Emcee?

If you are interested in having a CBS2 journalist appear at an event, please fill out the Talent Appearance Request Form.

Important Points:

  • Completing the form does not guarantee an appearance.
  • Appearance is dependent on the availability of the personality.
  • Appearance of a WCBS-TV and WLNY-TV personality at your event does not ensure news coverage of the event.
  • All requests must be submitted using this form and should be received at least four weeks prior to your scheduled event.
  • Cancellation may occur due to breaking news or other unexpected news events.

Public Service Announcements: Guidelines

For WCBS-TV Inquiries Only

Contact:

  • WCBS-TV
  • 524 West 57th Street
  • New York, NY 10019
  • Phone: 212-975-5867

Format:

  • Beta Videotape

Duration:

  • 10, 15, and 30 seconds

Time of Air:

  • Throughout the broadcast day

Documentation Needed:

  • Request should be submitted on organization letterhead, including board of directors, tax-exempt determination, statement of purpose, and annual report.

Basis for Rejection:

  • Content (controversial, political, or religious in nature) and technical quality. PSA must offer a specific service, such as a telephone number to call for further information. The name of the organization must appear within the content of the message. WCBS-TV will consider airing spots that have a limited time run, such as a week or longer. Consideration will be given to events that focus on a particular time of year, such as summer, if requests are received at least six weeks in advance.

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