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Licensing and Management System

Approved by OMB 3060-0009
October 2020
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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Transfers

Lead File Number:
0000233362
Submit Date:
12/18/2023
Lead Call Sign:
W241CA
FRN:
0004888772
Service:
FM Translator
Purpose:
Transfer of Control
Status:
Granted
Status Date:
12/27/2023
Filing Status:
Active


General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? Yes

Fees, Waivers, and Exemptions

Section Question Response
Fees Is the applicant exempt from FCC application Fees? Yes
Indicate reason for fee exemption: NCE
Waivers Does this filing request a waiver of the Commission's rule(s)? No
Total number of rule sections involved in this waiver request:

Transfer Type

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Question Response
Is this application a pro forma Transfer of Control? Yes
By answering "Yes" the Applicant certifies that the use of short form pro forma application is appropriate for this transaction? Yes
Is the Transfer Voluntary or Involuntary: Voluntary

Authorizations to be Transferred

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Selected Call Signs

Call Sign Facility ID File Number Service City, State
WSTC 10660 0000233351 AM STAMFORD, CT
W227AJ 58517 0000233352 FX NORTHFORD, CT
W211AI 58518 0000233353 FX STAMFORD, CT
W293BT 58509 0000233354 FX RIDGE, NY
W293AU 143438 0000233355 FX DERBY, CT
WSUF 58516 0000233356 FM NOYACK, NY
W276DY 200235 0000233357 FX STAMFORD, CT
W217AF 58505 0000233358 FX HUNTINGTON STATION, NY
WSHU 43126 0000233359 AM WESTPORT, CT
W298BN 58506 0000233360 FX NOYACK, NY
WSHU-FM 58515 0000233361 FM FAIRFIELD, CT
W241CA 143515 0000233362 FX DANBURY, CT
W289AD 58508 0000233363 FX SELDEN, NY

Transfer Questions

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Question Response
Were any of the authorizations that are the subject of this application obtained through the Commission's competitive bidding procedures (see 47 C.F.R. Sections 1.2111(a) and 73.5000)? No
Were any of the authorizations that are the subject of this application obtained through the Commission's point system for reserved channel noncommercial educational stations (see 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.7001 and 73.7003)?
Have all such stations operated for at least 4 years with a minimum operating schedule since grant pursuant to the point system?
Were any of the authorizations that are the subject of this application obtained after award of a dispositive Section 307(b) preference using the Tribal Priority, through Threshold Qualifications procedures, or through the Tribal Priority as applied before the NCE fair distribution analysis set forth in 47 C.F.R. § 73.7002(b)?
Have all such stations operated for at least 4 years with a minimum operating schedule since grant?
Do both the transferor and transferee qualify for the Tribal Priority in all respects?
LPFM Licenses Only: Has it been at least 18 months since the initial construction permit for the LPFM station was granted?
LPFM Licenses Only: Does the assignment of the LPFM authorization satisfy the consideration restrictions of 47 CFR Section 73.865(a)(1)?
LPFM Licenses Only: Were any of the LPFM authorizations that are subject to this application obtained through the Commission’s point system for low power FM stations (see 47 CFR Section 73.872)?
If yes to question above, have all such LPFM stations operated for at least four years since grant pursuant to the point system?” (options – Y/N. If Yes, nothing further required. No requires attachment as follows)“If no to new sub question, list pertinent authorizations in an Exhibit and include in the Exhibit a showing that the transaction is consistent with the requirements of 47 CFR Section 73.865(a)(3).

Licensee/Permittee Information

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Licensee/Permittee Name, Type, and Contact Information

Licensee/Permittee Address Phone Email FRN

SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY, INCORPORATED

Doing Business As: SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY, INCORPORATED

5151 PARK AVENUE

FAIRFIELD, CT 06825

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

0004888772

Licensee/Permittee Contact Representatives (1)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Mark N. Lipp , Esq .

Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, PLC

1300 North 17th Street

Suite 1100

Arlington, VA 22209

United States

+1 (703) 812-0445

lipp@fhhlaw.com

Legal Representative

Licensee/Permittee Legal Certifications

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Section Question Response
Agreements for Transfer Control of Station Licensee/Permittee certifies that:
(i) it has placed its public inspection file(s) and submitted to the Commission as an Exhibit to this application copies of all agreements for the transfer of the station(s);
(ii) these documents embody the complete and final understanding between Transferor and Transferee; and
(iii) these agreements comply fully with the Commission's rules and policies
Other Authorizations Please upload an attachment detailing the call signs, locations, and facility identifiers of all other broadcast stations in which Licensee/Permittee or any party to the application has an attributable interest.
Character Issues Licensee/Permittee certifies that neither licensee/permittee nor any party to the application has or has had any interest in, or connection with:
(a) any broadcast application in any proceeding where character issues were left unresolved or were resolved adversely against the applicant or any party to the application or
(b) any pending broadcast application in which character issues have been raised
Adverse Findings Licensee/Permittee certifies that, with respect to the Licensee/Permittee and each party to the application, no adverse finding has been made, nor has an adverse final action been taken by any court or administrative body in a civil or criminal proceeding brought under the provisions of any law related to any of the following: any felony; mass media-related antitrust or unfair competition; fraudulent statements to another governmental unit; or discrimination.
Local Public Notice Licensee/Permittee certifies that it has or will comply with the public notice requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3580.
Auction Authorization Licensee/Permittee certifies that more than five years have passed since the issuance of the construction permit for the station being assigned, where that permit was acquired in an auction through the use of a bidding credit or other special measure.
Anti-Discrimination Certification Licensee/Permittee certifies that neither licensee/permittee nor any party to the application have violated the Commission's prohibition against discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or sex in the sale of commercially operated AM, FM, TV, Class A TV or international broadcast stations.

Transferor Information

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Transferor Name, Type, and Contact Information

Transferor Type Address Phone Email FRN

SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY, INCORPORATED (OLD BOARD)

Doing Business As: SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY, INCORPORATED (OLD BOARD)

Private Not-for-Profit Educational Institution

5151 PARK AVENUE

FAIRFIELD, CT 06825

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

0004888772

Transferor Contact Representatives (1)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Mark N. Lipp , Esq .

Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, PLC

1300 North 17th Street

Suite 1100

Arlington, VA 22209

United States

+1 (703) 812-0445

lipp@fhhlaw.com

Legal Representative

Transferor Legal Certifications

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Section Question Response
Agreements for Transfer Control of Station Transferor certifies that:
(i) it has placed in Transferor's public inspection file(s) and submitted to the Commission as an Exhibit to this application copies of all agreements for the assignment/transfer of the station(s);
(ii) these documents embody the complete and final understanding between Transferor and Transferee; and
(iii) these agreements comply fully with the Commission's rules and policies
No
If the transaction is involuntary, the Transferor certifies that court orders or other authorizing documents have been issued and that it has placed in the licensee's/permittee's public inspection file(s) and submitted to the Commission copies of such court orders or other authorizing documents.
Character Issues Transferor certifies that neither transferor nor any party to the application has or has had any interest in, or connection with:
(a) any broadcast application in any proceeding where character issues were left unresolved or were resolved adversely against the applicant or any party to the application or
(b) any pending broadcast application in which character issues have been raised
Yes
Adverse Findings Transferor certifies that, with respect to the Transferor and each party to the application, no adverse finding has been made, nor has an adverse final action been taken by any court or administrative body in a civil or criminal proceeding brought under the provisions of any law related to any of the following: any felony; mass media-related antitrust or unfair competition; fraudulent statements to another governmental unit; or discrimination. Yes
Local Public Notice Transferor certifies that it has or will comply with the public notice requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3580.
Auction Authorization Transferor certifies that more than five years have passed since the issuance of the construction permit for the station being assigned, where that permit was acquired in an auction through the use of a bidding credit or other special measure. N/A
Anti-Discrimination Certification Transferor certifies that neither licensee/permittee nor any party to the application have violated the Commission's prohibition against discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or sex in the sale of commercially operated AM, FM, TV, Class A TV or international broadcast stations.

Transferee Information

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Transferee Name, Type, and Contact Information

Transferee Type Address Phone Email FRN

SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY, INCORPORATED (NEW BOARD)

Doing Business As: SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY, INCORPORATED (NEW BOARD)

Private Not-for-Profit Educational Institution

5151 Park Avenue

Fairfield, CT 06825

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

0004888772

Transferee Contact Representatives (1)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Mark N. Lipp , Esq .

Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, PLC

1300 N. 17th Street

Suite 1100

Arlington, VA 22209

United States

+1 (703) 812-0445

lipp@fhhlaw.com

Legal Representative

Changes in Interest (46)

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Party Name Citizenship Address Phone Email Interest Before Transfer Interest After Transfer

Rosanne Badowski

United States

5089 MAGNOLIA BAY CIRCLE

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33418

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
3.8%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Mary Ann Bunting

Trustee

United States

2425 Post Road

Suite 302

Southport, CT 06890

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
3.8%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
3.7%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

VINCENT A. MAFFEO , J.D .

United States

8220 CRESTWOOD HEIGHTS DRIVE

Apt. 1902

MCLEAN, VA 22101

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
3.8%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

CHRISTOPHER K. MCLEOD

Treasurer, Board of Trustees

United States

86 SEAVIEW AVENUE

BRANFORD, CT 06405

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
3.8%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
3.7%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

William E. Mitchell

Trustee

United States

670 Post East Road

Westport, CT 06880

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
3.8%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
3.7%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

James T. Morley , J.R .

Trustee

United States

54 Huntingtown Road

Newtown, CT 06470

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
3.8%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
3.7%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Lois Schine

United States

208 Bayberry Lane

Westport, CT 06880

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
3.8%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Norbert Becker

United States

41 BOULEVARD JOSEPH II

LUXEMBOURG, 1840

(1) 2033717899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
3.8%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Catherine Burke

United States

33 Wilson Ave

Rowayton, CT 06853

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
3.8%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Patrick Carolan , M.D .

Trustee

United States

88 Stonrwall Lane

Fairfield, CT 06824

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
3.8%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
3.7%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Charles V. Firlotte

United States

835 Main Street

Bridgeport, CT 06604

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
3.8%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Brian Hamilton

United States

5565 Centerview Drive

Suite 201

Raleigh, NC 27606

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
3.8%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Douglas L. Kennedy

Trustee

United States

500 Hills Drive

Bedminster, NJ 07921

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
3.8%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
3.7%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Robert Kinnally

United States

40 Maple Street

New Canaan, CT 06840

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
3.8%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Gary J. Levin

Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees

United States

4830 W. Kennedy Boulevard

Suite 800

Tampa, FL 33609

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
3.8%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
3.7%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Patrick G. Maggitti , PH.D .

Trustee

United States

Villanova University, Tolentine Hall

Room 103

Villanova, PA 19085

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
3.8%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
3.7%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Murray D. Martin

United States

24 Riding Club Road

Wilton, CT 06897

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
3.8%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Frank R. Martire

Trustee

United States

814 A1A North

Suite 308

Ponte Verda Beach, FL 32082

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
3.8%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
3.7%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Daniel J. McCarthy

United States

401 Merrit 7

Norwalk, CT 06851

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
3.8%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Robert S. Meyer

United States

306 Morris Avenue

Summit, NJ 07901

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
3.8%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Teresa M. Ressel

United States

44 Frogtown Road

New Canaan, CT 06840

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
3.8%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Thomas L. Rich

United States

222 Summer Street

Stamford, CT 06901

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
3.8%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Richard M. Schaeffer

United States

86 Whipporwill Lane

East Quogue, NY 11942

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
3.8%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Kenneth S. Siegel , J.D .

Trustee

United States

10169 Tavistock Road

Orlando, FL 32827

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
3.8%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
3.7%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Ravi Singh

United States

151 East 85th Street

PH-H

New York, NY 10028

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
3.8%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Pablo Stalman

United States

45 Buxton Road

Bedford Hills, NY 10507

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
3.8%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Michael Larobina

Secretary, Sacred Heart University, Incorporated

United States

5151 Park Avenue

Fairfield, CT 06825

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

John Petillo

President, Sacred Heart University, Incorporated

United States

5151 Park Avenue

Fairfield, CT 06825

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
3.7%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Suzanne Greco

Trustee

United States

1211 Racebrook Road

Woodbridge, CT 06525

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
3.8%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
3.7%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Susan L. Davis

Secretary, Board of Trustees

United States

738 Peake's Point Drive

Gule Breeze, FL 32561

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
3.7%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Pamela T. Miller

Trustee

United States

158 Summit Avenue

Hackensack, NJ 07601

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
3.7%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

John M. Vazquez

Chairman, Board of Trustees

United States

1 Verizon Way

Room 44S56

Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
3.7%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Thomas P. Scrivo

Trustee

United States

217 W. Hobart Gap Road

Livingston, NJ 07039

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
3.7%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Robin Cautin

Provost, Sacred Heart Univertsity, Incorporated

United States

131 Morningside Drive South

Westport, CT 06880

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Eric Wood

Trustee

United States

186 Loblolly Lane

Choudrant, LA 71227

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
3.7%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Linda E. McMahon

Trustee

United States

1055 Washington Boulevard

Stamford, CT 06901

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
3.7%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Peter J. Ward

Treasurer, Sacred Heart University, Incorporated

United States

5151 Park Avenue

Fairfield, CT 06825

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Kathleen Boozang

Trustee

United States

104 Forest Pines Drive

Dennis, MA 02660

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
3.7%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Nicholas Patino

Trustee

United States

18 Rockfield Street

Milford, CT 04660

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
3.7%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Julie Bonacio

Trustee

United States

18 Division Street

Suite 401

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
3.7%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Dominick Ferro

Trustee

United States

93 Cuba Hill Road

Greenlawn, NY 11740

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
3.7%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Morgan Ford

Trustee

United States

45 Ashley Circle

Manorville, NY 11949

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
3.7%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Cory J. Robinson

Trustee

United States

20 Michael Court

Bethpage, NY 11714

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
3.7%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Pauline Spinelli

Trustee

United States

7 Debra Court

Marlboro, NJ 07746

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
3.7%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

John Cofini

Trustee

United States

257 Colonial Drive

Fairfield, CT 06824

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
3.7%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Keith McCullough

Trustee

United States

11 Silver Brook Road

Westport, CT 06880

United States

+1 (203) 371-7899

iannazzim@sacredheart.edu

Pct. of Votes:
0%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%
Pct. of Votes:
3.7%
Pct. of Total Assets:
0%

Changes in Interest Certification

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Question Response
Applicant certifies that equity and financial interests not set forth by the transferee are nonattributable. Yes

Parties to the Application (0)

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Party Name Citizenship Address Phone Email Positional Interest
Empty

Parties to the Application Certification

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Question Response
Applicant certifies that equity and financial interests not set forth by the transferee are nonattributable.

Transferee Legal Certifications

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Section Question Response
Agreements for Sale Transferee certifies that:
(a) the written agreements in the Transferee's public inspection file and submitted to the Commission embody the complete and final agreement for the sale or transfer of the station(s); and
(b) these agreements comply fully with the Commission's rules and policies.
No
Other Authorizations Please upload an attachment detailing the call signs, locations, and facility identifiers of all other broadcast stations in which Transferee or any party to the application has an attributable interest. N/A
Multiple Ownership Is the Transferee or any party to the application the holder of an attributable radio joint sales agreement or an attributable radio or television time brokerage agreement with the station(s) subject to this application or with any other station in the same market as the station(s) subject to this application?
Transferee certifies that the proposed assignment complies with the Commission's multiple ownership rules.
Transferee certifies that the proposed assignment:
(1) does not present an issue under the Commission's policies relating to media interests of immediate family members;
(2) complies with the Commission's policies relating to future ownership interests; and
(3) complies with the Commission's restrictions relating to the insulation and nonparticipation of non-party investors and creditors.
Does the Transferee claim status as an "eligible entity," that is, an entity that qualifies as a small business under the Small Business Administration's size standards for its industry grouping (as set forth in 13 C.F.R. § 121-201), and holds
(1) 30 percent or more of the stock or partnership interests and more than 50 percent of the voting power of the corporation or partnership that will own the media outlet; or
(2) 15 percent or more of the stock or partnership interests and more than 50 percent of the voting power of the corporation or partnership that will own the media outlet, provided that no other person or entity owns or controls more than 25 percent of the outstanding stock or partnership interests; or
(3) More than 50 percent of the voting power of the corporation that will own the media outlet (if such corporation is a publicly traded company)?
Does this transfer include a grandfathered cluster of stations?
Applicant certifies that it will come in compliance by divesting the necessary station(s) within 12 months of the consummation of this transaction to:

A) An Eligible Entity (as defined in Item 6d, above).
B) An Irrevocable Trust that will assign the station(s) to an Eligible Entity.
Acquisition of Control Please upload an attachment listing the file number and date of grant of FCC Form 301, 314, or 315 application by which the Commission approved the qualifications of the individual or entity with a pre-existing interest in the licensee/permittee that is now acquiring control of the licensee/permittee as a result of the grant of this application. N/A
Character Issues Transferee certifies that neither transferee nor any party to the application has or has had any interest in, or connection with:
(a) any broadcast application in any proceeding where character issues were left unresolved or were resolved adversely against the applicant or any party to the application; or
(b) any pending broadcast application in which character issues have been raised.
Yes
Adverse Findings Transferee certifies that, with respect to the transferee and each party to the application, no adverse finding has been made, nor has an adverse final action been taken by any court or administrative body in a civil or criminal proceeding brought under the provisions of any law related to any of the following: any felony; mass media-related antitrust or unfair competition; fraudulent statements to another governmental unit; or discrimination. Yes
Financial Qualifications Transferee certifies that sufficient net liquid assets are on hand or are available from committed sources to consummate the transaction and operate the station(s) for three months.
Program Service Certification Transferee certifies that it is cognizant of and will comply with its obligations as a Commission licensee to present a program service responsive to the issues of public concern facing the station's community of license and service area.
Auction Authorization Transferee certifies that where less than five years have passed since the issuance of the construction permit and the permit had been acquired in an auction through the use of a bidding credit or other special measure, it would qualify for such credit or other special measure. N/A
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) If the applicant proposes to employ five or more full-time employees, applicant certifies that it is filing simultaneously with this application a Model EEO Program Report on FCC Form 396-A.

Tranferee Alien Ownership

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Question Response
1) Is the applicant a foreign government or the representative of any foreign government as specified in Section 310(a) of the Communications Act? No
2) Is the applicant an alien or the representative of an alien? (Section 310(b)(1)) No
3) Is the applicant a corporation, or non-corporate entity, that is organized under the laws of any foreign government? (Section 310(b)(2)) No
4) Is the applicant an entity of which more than one-fifth of the capital stock, or other equity or voting interest, is owned of record or voted by aliens or their representatives or by a foreign government or representative thereof or by any entity organized under the laws of a foreign country? (Section 310(b)(3)) No
5) Is the applicant directly or indirectly controlled by any other entity of which more than one-fourth of the capital stock, or other equity or voting interest, is owned of record or voted by aliens, their representatives, or by a foreign government or representative thereof, or by any entity organized under the laws of a foreign country? (Section 310(b)(4)) No
6) Has the applicant received a declaratory ruling(s) under Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act? No
6a) Enter the citation of the applicable declaratory ruling by DA/FCC number, FCC Record citation, release date, or any other identifying information.
7) Has there been any change in the applicant's foreign ownership since issuance of the declaratory ruling(s) cited in response to Question 6?
8) Does the applicant certify that it is in compliance with the terms and conditions of the foreign ownership declaratory ruling(s) cited in response to Question 6?
9) In connection with this application, is the applicant filing a foreign ownership Petition for Declaratory Ruling pursuant to Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act? No

Licensee/Permittee Certification

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Section Question Response
General Certification Statements Licensee/Permittee certifies that it has answered each question in this application based on its review of the application instructions and worksheets. Licensee/Permittee further certifies that where it has made an affirmative certification below, this certification constitutes its representation that the application satisfies each of the pertinent standards and criteria set forth in the application instructions and worksheets.  
The Licensee/Permittee certifies that neither the Licensee/Permittee nor any other party to the application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits pursuant to §5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. § 862, because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. This certification does not apply to applications filed in services exempted under §1.2002(c) of the rules, 47 CFR . See §1.2002(b) of the rules, 47 CFR § 1.2002(b), for the definition of "party to the application" as used in this certification § 1.2002(c). The Licensee/Permittee certifies that all statements made in this application and in the exhibits, attachments, or documents incorporated by reference are material, are part of this application, and are true, complete, correct, and made in good faith.  
Authorized Party to Sign

FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID

Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application.

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503).

 
I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments.
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.


Transferee Certification

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Section Question Response
General Certification Statements
The Transferee certifies that neither the Transferee nor any other party to the application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits pursuant to §5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. § 862, because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. This certification does not apply to applications filed in services exempted under §1.2002(c) of the rules, 47 CFR . See §1.2002(b) of the rules, 47 CFR § 1.2002(b), for the definition of "party to the application" as used in this certification § 1.2002(c). The Transferee certifies that all statements made in this application and in the exhibits, attachments, or documents incorporated by reference are material, are part of this application, and are true, complete, correct, and made in good faith.  
Authorized Party to Sign

FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID

Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application.

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503).

 
I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments. Yes
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. John J. Petillo , J. .
President

12/18/2023

Transferor Certification

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Section Question Response
General Certification Statements
The Transferor certifies that neither the Transferor nor any other party to the application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits pursuant to §5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. § 862, because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. This certification does not apply to applications filed in services exempted under §1.2002(c) of the rules, 47 CFR . See §1.2002(b) of the rules, 47 CFR § 1.2002(b), for the definition of "party to the application" as used in this certification § 1.2002(c). The Transferor certifies that all statements made in this application and in the exhibits, attachments, or documents incorporated by reference are material, are part of this application, and are true, complete, correct, and made in good faith.  
Authorized Party to Sign

FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID

Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application.

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503).

 
I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments. Yes
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. John J. Petillo , PhD .
President

12/18/2023

Attachments

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File Name Uploaded By Attachment Type Description Upload Status
01698077.PDF Applicant Transferor Legal Certifications Gradual Board Changes Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
01698077.PDF Applicant Transferee Legal Certifications Gradual Board Changes Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
01698102.PDF Applicant All Purpose Pro Forma - Gradual Board Changes Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion