abc7NY

What abc7NY does

abc7NY (legal entity: WABC Television (New York), LLC) is a New York-based broadcast television station operating as the ABC owned-and-operated (O&O) outlet on Channel 7 in the New York DMA. Founded in 1948 and wholly owned by The Walt Disney Company through ABC, Inc., the station delivers breaking local news, weather, traffic, investigative, and community content to viewers across New York City, Northern Suburbs, Long Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Its core products include the 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream, THE LOOP (live weather and traffic camera network), and editorial sub-brands such as 7 On Your Side (consumer advocacy), 7 On Your Side Investigates, Localish, On The Red Carpet, and dedicated 24/7 streaming channels for True Crime and Car Chase coverage. Distribution spans over-the-air broadcast, cable and satellite (Spectrum, Comcast, DirecTV, Dish), the abc7ny.com website, native iOS and Android mobile apps, email newsletters, podcasts, and social platforms (Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok), with weather data supplied by an AccuWeather integration.

The station's business model is entirely advertising-based, monetizing reach through three streams: traditional television advertising (local and national spots, sponsored segments during news and prime time), digital advertising across abc7ny.com and apps (display, video, native), and sponsored content partnerships (e.g., 'Local Spotlight' features, the 'Driving Into The Future' EV series with ElectricForAll.org/Veloz). It does not sell products or services directly to consumers and operates no consumer subscription pricing. The station sells against a B2B advertiser customer base while serving a mass B2C audience in the country's largest local TV market.

Technically, WABC-TV combines licensed broadcast spectrum (RF Channel 7) with digital publishing and streaming infrastructure, an FCC-licensed regulatory perimeter (license renewal application filed May 28, 2026), and integration with Disney/ABC network systems for content, advertising, and syndication across ABC News Live, Hulu, and Disney+. Operations are led by President and General Manager Marilu Galvez, with programming led by Vice President of Programming Mary Fox.

Name

abc7NY

Legal name

WABC Television (New York), LLC

Website

https://abc7ny.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

abc7NY (WABC-TV) is the Disney/ABC owned-and-operated broadcast television station serving the New York tri-state area, delivering 24/7 local news, weather, and investigative content via Channel 7, digital streaming, and mobile apps to viewers across NYC, Long Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Television Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (516120), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Network-Affiliated Local TV Stations (ABC/CBS/NBC/FOX/CW/Telemundo/Univision, etc.) (MPABACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Local TV Station Groups (Owned & Operated/Station Chains) (MPABACAA)

Keywords

• Local television broadcasting
• News streaming services
• Weather forecasting integration
• Investigative journalism coverage
• Digital news distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Television Advertising: Traditional broadcast advertising including local and national TV commercials, sponsored segments, and paid programming aired during news broadcasts and prime time slots
2. Digital Advertising: Online advertising across abc7ny.com including display ads, video ads, sponsored content sections, and native advertising partnerships
3. Sponsored Content: Branded content partnerships and sponsored segments such as 'Local Spotlight' features, 'Driving Into The Future' electric vehicle content powered by Veloz, and promotional partnerships with local businesses

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

WABC-TV/abc7NY operates as an ABC owned-and-operated local television station delivering 24/7 breaking news, weather, traffic, and live video coverage for the New York tri-state area. The station distributes its Eyewitness News content via over-the-air broadcast on Channel 7, cable/satellite partners, the abc7ny.com website, and native iOS and Android mobile applications, supplemented by streaming channels such as THE LOOP, Localish, True Crime Channel, and Car Chase Channel.

Product overview

abc7NY (WABC-TV New York) operates as a multimedia news broadcasting company offering a unified portfolio of products centered on its Eyewitness News brand. The core offering is the 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream, supplemented by THE LOOP for real-time weather and traffic monitoring, and specialized sub-brands including Localish (positive community storytelling), the True Crime Channel, and Car Chase Channel for niche streaming audiences. The station distributes content through mobile applications for iOS and Android, podcasts, and daily email newsletters, while leveraging integrations with AccuWeather for meteorological data and streaming platforms including ABC News Live, Hulu, and Disney+ for expanded content reach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eyewitness News: The station's flagship news brand delivering local New York news coverage 24/7
• Localish
• On The Red Carpet
• 7 On Your Side

Products and services

• ABC7 New York 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream Continuous 24/7 live news streaming service delivering original breaking news, weather updates, and local New York tri-state area coverage in real-time for viewers in the New York metropolitan area.
• THE LOOP Live weather and traffic camera monitoring service providing real-time visual conditions across New York City for commuters and residents.
• Localish Positive storytelling channel celebrating community heroes, good news, and uplifting stories from across America, distributed as a sub-brand of the station's programming.
• True Crime Channel 24/7 streaming channel dedicated to true crime documentaries, criminal case investigations, and mystery coverage for streaming audiences.
• Car Chase Channel 24/7 channel documenting recorded car chases from law enforcement across the United States, available through abc7ny streaming platforms.
• 7 On Your Side Consumer advocacy investigative unit helping viewers resolve complaints and investigate issues affecting the community.
• 7 on Your Side Investigates In-depth investigative journalism unit conducting long-form investigative reporting on public safety, corruption, and community issues.
• iOS Mobile Application Native iPhone/iPad application enabling on-the-go access to live streams, breaking news alerts, weather updates, and local content for New York tri-state viewers.
• Android Mobile Application Native Android application providing mobile access to live streams, breaking news notifications, weather forecasts, and local tri-state area news.
• Eyewitness News Podcasts On-demand audio programming featuring news summaries, interviews, and investigative reporting available via podcast platforms.
• Email Newsletters Daily email newsletter delivering breaking news alerts and curated content summaries directly to subscriber inboxes.
• World Cup 2026 Coverage Dedicated editorial section for 2026 World Cup tournament coverage including match updates, team news, venue information, and fan content for matches held at MetLife Stadium.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ElectricForAll.org (powered by Veloz)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 June 2026Sponsored content series 'Driving Into The Future' exploring electric vehicle benefits. ElectricForAll.org is a national nonprofit website helping drivers learn about EV benefits including gas and maintenance savings, incentives, rebates, and charging technology.
• Full Circle Life Enrichment CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Local Spotlight sponsored content partnership highlighting Full Circle Life Enrichment Center's mental health services in the Bronx. TD Bank also partners with Full Circle to support this mission.
• Disney/ABC Owned Television StationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWABC-TV is owned and operated by ABC/Disney. The station benefits from ABC network programming, brand association, shared technology infrastructure, and corporate resources.
• AccuWeathercoreTechnology or IntegrationWeather forecasting service providing accurate weather predictions, alerts, and the 7-day forecast featured prominently on abc7ny.com and during broadcasts.
• FCC (Federal Communications Commission)coreOthersRegulatory oversight of broadcast license. WABC-TV filed for license renewal on May 28, 2026. Station holds Public Inspection File with FCC and maintains compliance with broadcasting regulations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WNYW (FOX 5 New York): FOX-owned local TV station in the New York market delivering news, weather, and sports coverage that competes directly with WABC-TV's Eyewitness News franchise.
• Spectrum News NY1: Charter-owned 24/7 local news channel serving New York City, competing with WABC-TV for hyperlocal news audiences via cable and streaming distribution.
• WNBC (NBC New York): NBC-owned flagship local TV station in the New York market, directly competing with WABC-TV for viewers and local ad spend across news, weather, and primetime programming.
• WPIX (CW New York): CW-affiliated local TV station in the NY market, competing with WABC-TV on local news, weather, and entertainment coverage with a multi-platform digital footprint.
• WCBS-TV (CBS New York): CBS-owned local TV station serving the New York tri-state area with overlapping news, weather, and network content, competing head-to-head with WABC-TV for audiences and advertisers.

Broad incumbents

• Sinclair Broadcast Group: Large multi-station local TV operator with comparable local-news production and multi-market ad-sales structure, occasionally bidding for major-market O&O stations.
• Tegna: Major U.S. local TV station group operating in mid- and large-sized markets with similar advertising-driven business models and local-news focus.
• Gray Television: Operates a sizable portfolio of local TV stations across the U.S. with similar ad-revenue dependency and recent acquisitions of major-market properties.
• Nexstar Media Group: Largest U.S. owner of local TV stations and a likely buyer in any Disney O&O divestiture; operates comparable local-news station economics across multiple markets.
• NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations: Parent/operator of NBC O&O stations including WNBC; comparable business model as a major-network-owned local station group with national programming resources.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ABC7NY
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCrlIS7z20CnVaCrMvdkig_g
• Facebookfacebook.com/ABC7NY
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abc7ny

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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