Buffalo Broadcasters Association

06/01/2026

Love this pic of the WKBW photojournalist pros posted by one himself - Jay Lurie!

05/31/2026

WKBW’s 7 News has been awarded a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Investigative Reporting.

I-Team Chief Investigative Reporter, Ed Drantch plunged into a months-long investigation, delivering 'Getting Poisoned: Niagara Falls Neighborhood Under Cloud of Cancer-Causing Chemical.'

The Goodyear plant had been releasing the known cancer-causing chemical, "o-Toluidine" into the air by levels up to seven times the current legal standard.

A cancer-causing chemical is spewing into the air, in Niagara Falls, from the nearby Goodyear plant. That chemical is being released into the air at rates higher than current legal standards.

05/29/2026

A NEW RADIO FORMAT IS COMING TO BUFFALO

Buffalo/Toronto Public Media has announced the launch of “94.5 The Source” in August.

The new format on WNED-FM will consist of “conversation, local voices, regional stories, sports, music discovery with BTPM The Bridge simulcast at night, and a mix of returning and new programs.”

The Classical programming on WNED-FM will move to WBFO (88.7), however three NPR programs will remain on the non-commercial license as 88.7 will carry NPR’s Morning Edition weekdays from 7–9am, All Things Considered from 4-6pm, and Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! on Saturdays at 10am.

BTPM converted the station from a non-commercial license to a commercial license a few months ago.

President/CEO and Buffalo Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame Member, Tom Calderone said, “We know people build their daily routines around these programs, so one of the most important things for listeners to know is that Morning Edition and All Things Considered will remain on 88.7. “At the same time, this gives us an opportunity to build something new with The Source — a service focused on conversation, culture, local voices, and discovery that reflects this region and helps position BTPM for the future.”

WNED-FM went on the air in 1960 as the commercial WEBR-FM. After a couple of call-letter changes, the station was sold in 1975 along with its AM sister station, WEBR (970), to the Western New York Educational TV Association.

At that point, the stations became WNED and WNED-FM, joining WNED-TV. WNED (AM) launched an all-news format, while WNED-FM started a more than 50 year run as a classical music station.

The WNED-FM signal at 94,000 watts with its tower in the Boston Hills, has one of the most powerful FM signals and largest geographic footprints, covering much of Western New York and Southern Ontario.

05/29/2026

Janet Snyder is stepping away from the mic after 32 years at WKSE (KISS 98.5).

Janet, who was inducted into the Buffalo Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2023, wrapped up her career during her final show with co-host Nicholas Picholas this morning.

Snyder began her career at the station in 1987 before moving for New York City’s WHTZ (Z100) as “Janet Dean” from 1988-1992, before returning to KISS.

05/29/2026

Buffalo Broadcasters Association Class of 2010 Hall of Famer Les Trent, has retired from his role as Senior Correspondent at Inside Edition.

Trent began his broadcasting career in radio in the early 1980s, working at WBLK, WUWU and WGR. In 1984, he moved to TV at WIVB as an associate producer, before moving to WGRZ as a weekend anchor.

Les left Buffalo in 1990 for a position at KPIX-TV in San Francisco, and was the station’s East Bay Bureau Chief.

Trent joined Inside Edition as a senior correspondent in 2000.
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05/28/2026

Former Buffalo Broadcaster Tony Magoo is back at home following a five-week hospital stay after breaking bones in both of his knees. The accident happened when lost his balance and fell while working on his wife’s car.

Magoo began his radio career in Niagara Falls in 1976.

In May of 1982, he set a world record by sitting in all 80,020 seats at the Buffalo Bills stadium while working at WPhD (now WEDG - 103.3 The Edge). The stunt raised more than $10,000 for the American Cancer Society.

After working in Western New York for more than 15 years as part of a 50-year career in radio, he later worked in Nashville, Memphis, Detroit, Dallas and other markets.

Tony, a Vietnam War Veteran, now lives in Florida.

05/27/2026

Rochester radio legend Brother Wease, (who was also heard for a time on Buffalo’s WBUF), has released his memoir 'At Ease With Brother Wease' and he spoke to Dan Schrack and Abby Fridmann (both WIVB Alums) on Rochester’s WHAM-TV.
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05/26/2026

🎙️ A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is HERE!

The Buffalo Broadcasters Association is proud to launch our latest online fundraiser featuring an exclusive virtual 1-on-1 conversation with legendary CNN journalist Wolf Blitzer for you and a guest.

For decades, Wolf Blitzer has been one of the most trusted and recognizable voices in broadcast journalism - and now YOU have the rare opportunity to connect with him personally while supporting the future of broadcasting right here in Western New York.

This special fundraiser helps support the BBA’s mission to honor broadcasting history, celebrate today’s professionals, and inspire the next generation of storytellers.

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And a very special THANK YOU to Wolf Blitzer for generously donating his time and support to the Buffalo Broadcasters Association.

🔗Here's the Link: https://www.charitybuzz.com/categories/business-experiences/catalog_items/auction-virtual-conversation-with-legendary-journalist-3419700

05/25/2026

Jeff Glor ran in the Buffalo Marathon and posted his thoughts.

"After what happened in Boston 20 years ago (two collapses and a trip to medical tent before finishing), I never thought I’d run a marathon again.

After what happened in the hospital 10 years ago (two emergency back surgeries) I never thought I’d run again.

Actually, I didn’t think I’d walk properly ever again.

Well, guess what? We did it.

Most importantly, we did it for .

Congrats to all runners!!!"