The group , which includes stations WABC-TV 7 , WCBS-TV 2 , WFUT – TV 68 , WNBC – TV 4 , WNET – TV 13 , WNJU – TV 47 , WNYE-TV 25 , WNYW – TV 5 , WPIX – TV 11 , WPXN-TV 31 , WWOR-TV 9 and WXTV – TV 41 , signed a memorandum of understanding in 2003 with the developer , Larry A. Silverstein , to install antennas atop the Freedom Tower . Broadcasters have used the Empire State Building ( and , to a lesser degree , 4 Times Square ) since the September 11 attacks . In 2006 , control of the project was transferred to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey , with which further discussions have been ongoing
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Metropolitan Television Alliance