Jay Moran

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11:32 pm
Tue May 21, 2013

Clarence voters reject budget, so do voters in handful of districts

Voters in six area school districts rejected spending plans on Tuesday.  The margin of defeat was decisive in Clarence where 58-percent voted against a plan to increase taxes by nearly ten percent.

WBFO'S Jay Moran interviews Tim Kremer, Executive Director of the New York State School Boards Association for a review of school district voting.

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Politics
11:49 am
Thu May 9, 2013

Buffalo mayor's race expected to widen

Though most consider Bernie Tolbert an underdog in the race for Buffalo mayor, Buffalo News Political Reporter Bob McCarthy believes the former FBI agent brings some solid credentials to the campaign.

WBFO'S Jay Moran & Buffalo News political reporter Bob McCarthy discuss mayoral race.

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Politics
9:23 am
Wed April 3, 2013

Brown hails achievements as another contender eyes mayoral race

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Bernie Tolbert stands with President Obama

Though he has yet to officially announce his candidacy in Buffalo's mayoral race, Bernie Tolbert is generating waves of reaction on the local political scene. 

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Local
2:02 pm
Tue March 19, 2013

Plans for new Niagara Falls rail station chugging along

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The new International Railway Station would replace the current Amtrak station at the corner of 27th Street and Lockport Road.

The Niagara Falls City Council has approved the next step in the $25 million plan to construct an International Railway Station.

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Local
10:29 am
Wed February 27, 2013

Event examines ACA's impact on med students

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Dr. Phil Glick

When Dr. Philip Glick gathers for early morning Grand Rounds Thursday, he will be engaging with UB medical students, residents, faculty and practicing physicians. But they won't be reviewing the particular ailments of a current patient, or the latest health science research. Instead, they will examine the Affordable Care Act. 

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Local
7:18 am
Mon February 25, 2013

Press Pass: WNY's most influential people

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Carl Paladino

Business First created a buzz when it placed developer Carl Paladino at the top of its list of the area's most influential people. In this week's Press Pass, Jim Fink provides background into how his magazine compiled the list. 

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Politics
10:13 am
Wed February 13, 2013

Collins says Obama missed mark on economy

President Obama's State of the Union

President Barack Obama delivered his State of the Union Address Tuesday night to the nation.  But republicans are not completely embracing his proposals. 

WBFO'S Jay Moran talks with Republican Congressman Chris Collins

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Local
10:29 am
Tue February 12, 2013

Former Vatican representative discusses Benedict's resignation

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Father George Coyne

With 20 years as the director of the Vatican Observatory and as a member of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Father George Coyne offers a personal understanding of Pope Benedict and his surprise resignation.

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Local
4:16 pm
Thu January 31, 2013

DOT official says examination of Skyway removal underway

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It appears that Albany is listening to local calls for the removal of the Skyway.

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Local
9:51 am
Mon January 28, 2013

Wintry mix slows morning commute

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Freezing rain covered roads across metro Buffalo Monday

A warm front brought a mix of snow, freezing rain and rain into Western New York early Monday morning making the commute to work and school slow and slick.

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Local
11:12 am
Tue January 22, 2013

Ice wine in the making

Harvesting grapes for ice wine demands that pickers await the coldest weather before taking to the vineyards. With that standard in view, a mostly volunteer crew of 15 assembled before dawn this morning to begin gathering nearly four tons of grapes from an Orleans County field.

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Local
9:54 am
Tue January 22, 2013

Coldest temperatures in three years

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Temperature reading Tuesday morning in Buffalo

Western New York's winter weather appears ready to live up to its severe reputation over the coming days. 

WBFO's Jay Moran talks with Bill Hibbert, Meteorologist at the National Weather Service

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Local
9:57 am
Thu January 10, 2013

Brown builds campaign treasury

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Byron Brown's Mayoral win

With an Albany fundraiser this week adding to his million dollar campaign treasury, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown appears ready to run for a third term in November.

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Local
10:53 am
Thu December 20, 2012

Diamond shoppers increasingly seeking "ethical" gems

From coffee to clothing, "Fair Trade" shopping offers consumers a chance to make a difference with their purchases. That practice also includes an expensive luxury item.

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Local
10:16 am
Thu December 6, 2012

Holiday Guys return to MusicalFare

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Holiday Guys

A scan of December theater listings serves as a reminder of the holiday season. MusicalFare Theatre offers a unique seasonal show, "The Holiday Guys in Happy Merry Hanu-Mas."

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Local
8:31 am
Wed November 28, 2012

UB professor examines Madoff scandal

By perpetuating the largest financial fraud in American history, the name Bernie Madoff has become synonymous with the term Ponzi scheme. Along with a handful of co-conspirators, Madoff stole an estimated $18 billion from individuals and entities who believed their money was legitimately invested.

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Local
12:15 pm
Tue November 27, 2012

Health advocacy group says local chicken is tainted

A new billboard near the intersection of Southwestern Boulevard and McKinley Parkway is warning consumers about the cleanliness of the chicken they eat.

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Local
10:32 am
Mon November 26, 2012

BBB warns: watch for Cyber Monday scams

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Cyber Monday

Today is Cyber Monday, the day analysts believe will be the busiest online shopping day of the year.  Over $1 billion in online sales are expected as workers return to their computers from the long holiday weekend.

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Local
11:23 am
Thu November 22, 2012

Thousands gather for 117th annual Turkey Trot

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Turkey Trot winners Jacklyn Rzepecki from Rochester, MI (28:17) and Jed Christiansen from Greenville, PA (24:01)

For most, the 117th annual Turkey Trot was not a race. While some challenged at the front of the pack along the eight kilometer course, the majority moved down Delaware Avenue at a much slower pace.

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Local
8:54 am
Mon November 5, 2012

Press Pass looks at the Skyway and Fort Erie

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Jay Moran & Business First reporter Jim Fink

Add Jim Fink of Business First to the growing list of those calling for removal of the Skyway from the Buffalo waterfront.

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Politics
9:22 am
Wed October 17, 2012

McCarthy gives high grades to Hochul-Collins debate

A veteran of many panels at area political debates, Buffalo News Political Reporter Bob McCarthy believes Tuesday night's debate between Kathy Hochul and Chris Collins was one of the best he has witnessed.

McCarthy was among the panelists at the studios of WNED-TV who posed questions to the candidates in the race for the 27th Congressional district.

As McCarthy sees it, both candidates were very clear in their positions and avoided many of the platitudes that bring little value to political discussions.

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Local
11:48 am
Wed October 10, 2012

McCarthy traces the money in 27th Congressional race

In his weekly Morning Edition conversation with WBFO News, Buffalo News Political Reporter Bob McCarthy said nearly $2 million in outside money has flooded into the district and onto the airwaves in the form of political ads.

"Some of these groups are not obliged to report their contributors," McCarthy said. "It opens up a whole new world for money in politics."

While many outside observers are crying foul over the emerging practice, insiders feel otherwise.

"As far as those people (political campaigns) are concerned, it's good."

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Local
11:01 am
Wed October 10, 2012

Allegany Artisans host studio tour this weekend

In an attempt to draw potential patrons, 25 years ago a group of artists and crafters known as the Allegany Artisans opened their studios for a weekend of public tours. This Saturday and Sunday, 48 artisans and 39 studios will be ready to welcome Buffalo-area inspiration seekers and shoppers.

HM Bateman and her husband Jim Horn, who crafts pins and other creations, have been involved in theAllegany Artisans tour almost from the beginning.

"Many of our artisans draw from their natural surroundings," Bateman told WBFO News.

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Local
12:11 pm
Thu October 4, 2012

Buffalo Music Hall of Fame welcomes member of Kool and the Gang

Shawn McQuiller of Kool & the Gang

With over 70 million albums sold and a history that extends over four decades, Kool and the Gang is familiar to most. Perhaps not as widely known is Lackawanna native Shawn McQuiller who joins tonight's class of inductees into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame, 21 years after joining Kool and the Gang.

McQuiller was on tour with a local band called Traffic Jam when his big break occurred.

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Local
1:38 pm
Wed October 3, 2012

McCarthy discusses local and national politics on Morning Edition

A nation "curious about Mitt Romney," says Buffalo News Political Reporter Bob McCarthy, could draw an estimated 50 million viewers for tonight's Presidential debate.

As polls show President Barack Obama inching his way to a solid lead, McCarthy believes voters still want to see Romney's debate performances before they make their final decision on Election Day.

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Business
9:44 am
Mon October 1, 2012

Press Pass: Getting ready for Webster Block development

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Jay Moran & Jim Fink in studio

The Sabres organization and the City of Buffalo will begin preparing for Webster Block development.

That is one of the topics of conversation in this week's Press Pass conversation with WBFO & AM-970's Jay Moran and Business First reporter Jim Fink.

Jay and Jim also discuss new concerns that surrounded the Buffalo Creek Casino.

Business
11:07 am
Wed September 26, 2012

Walmart Supercenter planned for Cheektowaga's Super Flea

Walmart logo

Cheektowaga's Super Flea, the popular weekend destination of bargain hunters, will soon make way for a Walmart Supercenter.

In written release, Walmart announced that it intends to build on the Walden Avenue site and relinquish its current location near Harlem Road. 

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Local
8:41 am
Thu September 20, 2012

Scholars at Hallwalls begins Friday

Academic fellows at UB's Humanities Institute share their expertise in a series of talks scheduled for scattered Fridays at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center.

The Scholars at Hallwalls talks are "targeted toward a general audience," said Professor Carrie Bramen, Executive Director UB Humanities Institute.  

"The lectures are about 40-to-45 minutes and are not targeted toward professionals in that field. You don’t need to be an academic or have a PhD to understand what’s happening," Bramen told WBFO and AM970 News.

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Local
12:05 pm
Tue September 18, 2012

Chautauqua hosting jazz workshops, performances

Though the summer season has ended for another year at Chautauqua, the renowned grounds remain active this week.

The 15th Annual Jazz at Chautauqua features jazz artists including Dan Barrett, Scott Robinson, Howard Alden and vocalist Rebecca Kilgore.

"Well, it's exciting. It's very different when we're there because the place is deserted. It's not like in the high season when it's just crammed with people and events,” Kilgore said in an interview with WBFO and AM970.

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Local
2:09 pm
Tue September 11, 2012

Remembering 9/11

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Hundreds of flags line the front lawn of the Red Cross headquarters on Delaware Avenue to honor the nearly 3,000 killed in the attach of 9/11

Western New York is taking time to remember the events of September 11, 2001 with several events to honor those who lost their lives eleven years ago.

Several events are scheduled Tuesday throughout the area to recall the horrific terrorist attacks.

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