Become a Member
Becoming a member of North Shore TV (NSTV) provides direct access to professional broadcast media tools, training, and distribution channels across Long Island’s North Shore.
Core Member Benefits
- Studio & Equipment Access: Members gain the ability to book and utilize NSTV’s professional production facilities, including multi-camera television studios, podcast recording setups, audio booths, and editing suites.
- Field Gear Checkout: Access to portable production equipment packages, including electronic news gathering (ENG) cameras, field audio, and lighting kits for on-location shoots.
- Hands-on Technical Training: NSTV provides instruction and certification workshops covering camera operation, audio engineering, directing, digital video editing, and studio workflow.
- Cablecast & Streaming Distribution: Members can produce non-commercial programming that is broadcast on local cable networks—Optimum Channel 20 and Verizon FiOS Channel 37—as well as featured across NSTV’s digital and on-demand platforms.
- Full Ownership of Content: Creators and participating organizations retain full ownership of the footage and programming they produce, allowing free distribution across personal websites, YouTube, and social media.
- Community Bulletin Board Access: Free posting privileges on the NSTV Community Bulletin Board to publicize local events, notices, and civic announcements.
- Monthly Newsletter & Event Updates: Members receive regular issues of the NSTV newsletter, covering station updates, production schedules, and community highlights.
- Tax-Deductible Contribution: Because NSTV is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, annual membership dues qualify as tax-deductible donations.
Membership Types & Annual Dues
| Category | Annual Dues | Best For / Key Privileges |
|---|---|---|
| Student | $25 | High school and college students learning media production |
| Senior | $25 | Residents ages 62 and older |
| Individual | $50 | Solo creators, hosts, and producers residing within the 15 member villages |
| Family | $75 | Households within the service area collaborating on creative projects |
| Non-Resident | $125 | Individuals living outside the 15 member villages looking to access workshops, crew on productions, and participate in station activities |
| Non-Profit Organization (NPO) | $150 | Local 501(c)(3) groups producing PSAs and community programming |
| Business | $300 | Commercial entities seeking underwriting opportunities and community partnerships |
Service Area Note: Cablecasting privileges on Optimum 20 and FiOS 37 are tied to the station’s franchise agreement covering the 15 incorporated North Shore villages. Non-resident members typically collaborate with local resident producers, volunteer on studio crews, or take part in technical training programs.