The FCC has issued warning letters to 13 property owners in New York and New Jersey, informing them they may face fines up to $2.4 million for hosting illegal pirate radio broadcasts. The notices target landowners in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Spring Valley, Newark, and Irvington, highlighting their potential liability for permitting such activities. The letters demand proof of cessation of illegal broadcasts and request information on those involved. This action is part of the FCC’s broader enforcement efforts under the PIRATE Act, which includes increased penalties and stricter enforcement against both broadcasters and property owners involved in pirate radio operations.
