The original format consisted of music, mainly middle-of-the-road (MOR), adult contemporary and rock 'n roll oldies selections, with local news and information. The station made a name for itself with its coverage of an explosion at the Linden, New Jersey Bayway Refinery just after 11 PM Saturday December 5, 1970, which had area residents fearing for their lives much of the next day.
The original format of the station included music like middle-of-the-road (MOR), adult contemporary, and rock 'n roll oldies, along with local news and information. The station gained notoriety for its coverage of an explosion at the Linden, New Jersey Bayway Refinery that occurred shortly after 11 PM on December 5, 1970, which led to widespread fear among residents.