I guess this is similar to the closing of WMAQ-AM in 2001? I don't know much about the NY market:

Good Karma Brands To LMA 880 WCBS From Audacy Following 98.7 Sign-Off

Audacy has announced a licensing deal with Good Karma Brands in which the company will move the programming of “ESPN New York” 98.7 WEPN-FM to 880 WCBS effective August 26.

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