WATERTOWN, NY (April 21, 2025) – WPBS, the PBS affiliate serving Northern New York and Eastern Ontario, is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 WPBS Fundraising Auction. Each spring, the support of local community members and businesses plays a crucial role in helping WPBS continue to provide high-quality, commercial-free public media content to the region.
Bidding in the WPBS Auction is simple and accessible, whether you’re using a computer or mobile phone. To register, visit wpbstv.org/auction. Online bidding will officially begin on April 28, 2025. Those needing assistance or unable to access the online platform can call 315-782-3142 ext. 225 or ext. 319.
The Auction’s Online Preview starts on April 21, with new items being added daily. Items available for bidding include weekend getaways, local attraction passes, artisan pieces, Caribbean vacations, fine furniture, jewelry, restaurant gift certificates, and much more.
The live broadcast of the Auction will air over seven consecutive evenings on WPBS-TV, from Monday, April 28, to Sunday, May 4, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm each night. Auction programming will also be available for streaming on Facebook and at wpbstv.org. Bidding will close on all items on Monday, May 5 at 12:00 noon.
AUCTION TIMELINE:
- Online preview viewing begins April 21
- Bidding opens 7:00 pm, April 28
- Live broadcast nightly 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, April 28 – May 4
- All items close May 5 at 12:00 noon
All proceeds from the Auction help WPBS continue to provide quality educational programs and initiatives at no cost to everyone across Northern New York and Eastern Ontario.
WPBS extends heartfelt thanks to the many local businesses, talented creators and hardworking entrepreneurs that have generously donated items for the Auction.
The 2025 Fundraising Auction is presented by: White’s Lumber, Carthage Savings, Rochester Regional Health, and Hospitality Syracuse our local Taco Bell franchisee.
For more information and to start bidding, visit wpbstv.org/auction.
About WPBS
WPBS is a PBS station serving approximately 600,000 households throughout Northern New York and Eastern Ontario via cable, satellite, Internet and over-the-air distribution. WPBS is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate and inspire diverse communities with exceptional and trusted content across multiple platforms. Its vision is to be the premier provider of relevant public service media that instills wonder and curiosity across generations and cultures. More information about WPBS, including a full channel listing, is available at wpbstv.org, or by following WPBS on X, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. Download the free WPBS Mobile App to follow WPBS on the go.
WPBS can be streamed live on any internet-connected device in the Northern New York service area at wpbstv.org or with the WPBS app. Additionally, WPBS is available for live streaming with these services in the United States: Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Local Now, DirectTV Stream, and Amazon Freevee.
