WQLN, a public media station in Erie County, faces a potential loss of $1.2 million in federal funding, which constitutes 40% of its operating budget, due to proposed cuts by Congress.

The proposed cuts would rescind funds already appropriated for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, significantly impacting WQLN's ability to deliver services to the community. This funding is crucial for the station's operations, which include educational programming and emergency communications.

"That would greatly impact the operations that we do and the ability to deliver services to the community that we have been providing for close to 60 years," said Alyson Amendola, Vice President of Advancement at WQLN.

WQLN is known for its children's programming and also provides in-person educational programs to commun

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