WCBS Radio, commonly known as WCBS 880 AM, was a prominent all-news radio station serving the New York City metropolitan area and the tri-state region. Launched in its iconic all-news format on August 21, 1967, it provided continuous coverage of local, national, and international news, traffic updates every ten minutes, weather reports, and sports broadcasts, becoming an indispensable source for commuters, particularly in taxicabs across the five boroughs. Owned historically by CBS Radio and later by Audacy, Inc. (following mergers and acquisitions), WCBS earned a reputation as a trusted journalistic outlet, chronicling major events from the 1970s fiscal crises to the September 11 attacks, with legendary anchors and reporters contributing to its legacy of round-the-clock information delivery. The station's programming emphasized hyper-local content, including real-time traffic from the 'WCBS Trafficopter' helicopter and in-depth coverage of New York-specific stories, making it a staple for over five decades. It also aired New York Mets baseball games, a tradition that predated the all-news era. WCBS was praised for its role in public service but faced industry challenges like declining listenership due to digital media competition. In a significant shift announced in 2024, WCBS discontinued its news format effective August 26, 2024, transitioning to an all-sports format under ESPN New York and changing its call letters to WHSQ. This move ended nearly 60 years of news broadcasting, with the Mets broadcasts continuing on the new sports-oriented station. The change reflects broader trends in radio towards specialized programming amid evolving listener habits.