Mark Scott

Press Pass: Buffalo Spree's LGBT cover story

Mark Scott — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:00:00 +0000

June is the month when Gay Pride is celebrated across Western New York and the nation. In this week's Press Pass, WBFO's Mark Scott talks with Buffalo Spree Editor Elizabeth Licata about Buffalo's gay community.

Theater Talk: "The Book of Mormon"

Anthony Chase and Mark Scott — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Theater critic Anthony Chase joins guest host Mark Scott in a review of "The Book of Mormon" at the Shea's Performing Arts Center.

Theater Talk: Arties and Tony Awards

Anthony Chase and Mark Scott — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:00:00 +0000

This week, theater critic Anthony Chase and guest host Mark Scott look back at the Arties and look ahead to the Tony Awards.

NYS Associated Press Broadcasters honor WBFO with six first place awards

Mark Scott — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 09:00:00 +0000

WBFO News received six first place awards Saturday night from the New York State Associated Press Broadcasters Association.

Cuomo stiffens texting while driving penalty

Mark Scott — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 01:22:26 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo is stiffening the penalty for those who text while driving.

Marathon security will be tight

Mark Scott — Sat, 25 May 2013 01:28:35 +0000

Security will be heightened for Sunday's running of the Buffalo Marathon.

Theater Talk: Artie Award Nominations

Mark Scott and Anthony Chase — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

This week's Theater Talk has more on the nominations for this year's Artie Awards.

Press Pass: Buffalo's ultra-secret Pack Club

Mark Scott — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Most of us are familiar with such local institutions as the Buffalo Club and Saturn Club. But in this month's Buffalo Spree, freelance writer Kevin Purdy explored an ultra-secret social club that has been around for more than 75 years -- a club that the vast majority of Buffalonians know nothing about.

WBFO's Eileen Buckley recognized for career excellence

Mark Scott — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:50:00 +0000

WBFO's Eileen Buckley received a Buffalo Excellence in Media Award -- known as a BEMA -- Friday night in recognition of her more than 25 years as a radio journalist.

State Education Department voids teacher evaluation side deal

Mark Scott — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:10:19 +0000

The State Education Department has voided a January memorandum of understanding between the Buffalo school district and its teachers union on evaluations.

Air One rescues injured girl in Zoar Valley

Mark Scott — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:57:00 +0000

The Erie County Sheriff's Department mobilized its Air One helicopter Thursday evening to rescue a teenaged girl who was hurt while hiking in Zoar Valley.

Buffalo Bills 2013 schedule released

Mark Scott — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:56:38 +0000

The Buffalo Bills schedule for the 2013 season was released Thursday night.

Ed Kilgore ends 40 year career at Channel 2

Mark Scott — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:52:07 +0000

WGRZ Sports Director Ed Kilgore delivered his final sportscast Wednesday night. He is leaving Channel 2 after more than 40 years at the station.

Solidarity run for Boston victims planned for Delaware Park

Mark Scott — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:22:00 +0000

The running community in Western New York will gather in Delaware Park Sunday for a solidarity run honoring the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.

Ravitch warns of fiscal crisis for local governments

Mark Scott — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:54:34 +0000

Former Lieutenant-Governor Richard Ravitch returned to Albany Thursday, warning about a fiscal crisis for local governments in New York.

Crackdown continues on gang activity

Mark Scott and Ashley Hassett — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:28:00 +0000

More arrests were made Wednesday as local law enforcement officers continue their crackdown on gang activity in Buffalo.

Flood watch and freezing rain advisory for Western New York

Mark Scott — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:41:31 +0000

Western New York is bracing for potential flooding and possibly some ice accumulation in the next day.

Cuomo critical of federal gun debate in Congress

Mark Scott — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:31:17 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo is critical of proposed federal gun legislation now making its way through the US Senate. He says federal bill’s focus on background checks is better than nothing, but it’s not enough.

Cuomo denies effort to oust Assembly Speaker Silver

Mark Scott — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:07:33 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo is denying a published report that his administration is attempting to oust State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.

Rich Products expands recall of food items

Mark Scott — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 01:19:26 +0000

Rich Products is expanding a previous recall of its Farm Rich and Market Day brands to cover all products manufactured by its plant in Waycross, Georgia.

Thousands will celebrate Dyngus Day throughout region

Mark Scott — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000

After 40 days of Lent, many in Buffalo will end their six weeks of self-sacrifice with a big party Monday. It's the Polish-American celebration of Dyngus Day.

Press Pass: Buffalo Spree's Elizabeth Licata on the potential of the city's grain silos

Mark Scott — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Buffalo's waterfront is filled with grain silos. Some see them as eyesores. But one visionary silo owner sees potential. Buffalo Spree Editor Elizabeth Licata talks about Silo City and other preservation issues in this week's Press Pass with WBFO's Mark Scott.

Sabres trade Brennan, demote Grigorenko

Mark Scott — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 01:17:26 +0000

The Buffalo Sabres made two significant roster moves Friday, involving rookie Mikhail Grigorenko and veteran defenseman T.J. Brennan.

Mayor's race takes shape in Buffalo

Mark Scott and Chris Caya — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:01:00 +0000

Mayor Byron Brown has a hefty war chest as he prepares to launch his campaign for a third term. But that's not stopping a couple of challengers from entering this year's mayoral race.

Collins pushes bill to give federal leaders funding flexibility

Mark Scott — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:23:00 +0000

Congressman Chris Collins returns to Washington this week hoping for action that would reverse the damaging cuts resulting from the federal sequester.

Press Pass: Buffalo News' Bruce Andriatch on NY gun laws, Amherst hotel

Mark Scott — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:22:00 +0000

Led by suburban Republican lawmakers last month, the Erie County Legislature passed a memorializing resolution that seeks repeal of New York's tough new gun law.

Auto dealer will not sell Corasanti car involved in hit and run

Mark Scott and Eileen Buckley — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 01:28:16 +0000

A local car dealership will not sell a luxury vehicle that was involved in a notorious hit-and-run accident that killed a young Amherst girl in July 2011.

Press Pass: Buffalo Spree's Elizabeth Licata on cocktails

Mark Scott — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:00:00 +0000

In this week's Press Pass, WBFO's Mark Scott and Buffalo Spree Editor Elizabeth Licata are talking cocktails! They're taking a break from the weighty issue of preservation to have some fun with this month's Buffalo Spree cover story.

Cuomo doesn't want casino plan "politicized"

Mark Scott — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 01:26:33 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo says he does not want to see his casino proposal "politicized" by the State Legislature.

Assembly's top Republican calls for greater state investment upstate

Mark Scott — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 06:00:00 +0000

The State Assembly's top Republican is giving good grades to Governor Andrew Cuomo's proposed budget for the coming year.