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RESUME REEL: Nicki Mayo Multimedia Journalist

2011-09-03T12:53:00.004-04:00

CONTACT: nickimayonews@gmail.com or @nickimayonews
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*** BIOGRAPHY: Nicki Mayo: On Air, Online and On Time ***

Multimedia Journalist Nicki Mayo returns to Baltimore after covering hyperlocal community news in Anne Arundel County for Aol.com. She served as the Local Editor for Crofton Patch covering Crofton and Gambrills, Maryland.
Nicki helped launch YNN Buffalo, a 24hour Time Warner Cable news station, in 2009. There she spent two years covering Western New York local and New York State politics, including the 2010 gubernatorial race.
Before Buffalo, Nicki headed to the heart of the Appalachian Mountains in the Tri-Cities (TN/VA) where she covered news on a multimedia platform. The News Channel 11 Morning Reporter and Tricities.com Content Coordinator developed stories for Media General’s WJHL-TV, The Bristol Herald Courier and Tricities.com. Before heading to the Volunteer State, Nicki shined in the Sunshine State at SNN News 6 in Sarasota, FL as a Reporter and Producer. The convergence market also gave her a chance to write for the Sarasota Herald Tribune (a New York Times newspaper).
Nicki began her journalistic career in Central New York reporting for National Public Radio at WAER-FM while attending Syracuse University. A devoted Orangewoman, she earned dual-degrees in Communications and African American Studies while minoring in Spanish.
The Baltimore City native returned home to “Charm City” as an intern for WMAR-TV ABC2 and an associate producer for WJZ-TV 13 (CBS). Mayo soon headed to the nation’s capitol and former internship BET News and Public Affairs. Here she produced segments for BET Nightly News, BET Tonight with Tavis Smiley, Ed Gordon, and Jacque Reid as well as Lead Story with Cheryl Martin. The Marylander stayed close to home reporting for CTV 76 in “gorgeous” Prince George’s County. Within one year Nicki produced award winning Black History and Hispanic Heritage month public service announcements.
Mayo received numerous honors over the years. East Tennessee’s “Fellowship Today” honored Nicki with a 2009 “Distinguished African American Professional” candidate award. Sarasota Healthy Start Coalition named Nicki “2007 Journalist of the Year” for her investigative report into the alarming Fetal Mortality rate among African American women in the 34234 zip code. Mayo also won a 2006 Videographer award for her report “Rolling in the Dough; Uptown Bakery comes to Prince George’s.”
Nicki has also worked for WTTG FOX5 in Washington, D.C. and as an English teacher for Prince George’s County Schools. Nicki is a member of National Association of Black Journalists and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
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Nicki Mayo

nickimayonews@gmail.com | http://nickimayonews.blogspot.com/ | Twitter @nickimayonews
COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE

Aol/Patch.com (Crofton, MD) 2/2011 – 1/2012

Local Editor | Multimedia Journalist

o Served as a website manager covering Crofton and Gambrills, Md.
o Shot, wrote, edited and posted hyperlocal news coverage.
o Managed 10 freelance journalists and six bloggers.
o Used social media to increase viewer engagement with stories and blogs

YNN Buffalo (24 Hour News) (Buffalo, NY)

Reporter | Multimedia Journalist | Fill-In Anchor 3/2009 – 2/2011

o Shot, wrote, edited stories on-air and online.
o Updated daily professional news blog and Facebook account while using Twitter.
o Covered Buffalo and Niagara City Hall reporter beats.
o Helped launch 24 - hour news station March 25, 2009.

WJHL Tricities.com – CBS (Tri-Cities TN/VA)

Morning Live Reporter | Website Content Coordinator 11/2007 – 2/2009

o Delivered on location live shots for 5, 5:30, 6, 6:30 and noon newscasts.
o Updated website with mashable material, Computer Assisted Reporting research, and viewer submitted video and photos.
o Reported/produced multimedia “365 Project: Mapping Tri-Cities Black History” using Google Maps to trace Appalachian African American landmarks and milestones.
o Covered NASCAR Bristol Motor Speedway Sharpe and Food City races from the pit and stands.

SNN News 6 (24 Hour News) – New York Times (Sarasota, FL)

Reporter | Wheel Producer 10/2006 – 11/2007

o Covered Charlotte County regional beat.
o Delivered on location live shots for 5, 5:30 and 6 newscasts.
o Dayside 24 hour wheel producer with 5, 5:30, 6, 10 and 11 pm live line shows.

CTV 76 (Prince George's County, MD)

Reporter | Line Producer 7/2005 – 10/2006

Freelance Reporter 12/2001 – 7/2005

o Line produced 5pm newscasts.
o Covered Maryland Statehouse and Prince George’s County Council reporter beats.
o Covered 2006 Ehrlich/O’Malley Maryland gubernatorial race and Johnson/Baker Prince George’s Co. Executive race.
o Moderated panel and interviewed 40 Prince George’s County 2006 School Board candidates.

Prince George’s County Public Schools (Springdale, MD)

Charles Flowers High School English Teacher
Journalism, Speech & Yearbook 4/2004 – 7/2005

o Instructed 120 English elective students in four Speech, one Journalism and Yearbook classes.
o Reestablished The Jaguar Gazette student newspaper and e-newsletter as Faculty Advisor.
o Washington Post “Newspaper in Education Advisor” and “Grant in Education” newspaper publication recipient.

WTTG FOX 5 (Washington D.C.)

Freelance Morning Show Writer 3/2004 – 7/2005
o FOX 5 Morning News overnight writer.

Black Entertainment Television (Washington D.C.)

BET Nightly News w/ Jacque Reid, BET Tonight w/ Ed Gordon, BET Tonight w/ Tavis Smiley, and Lead Story

Washington Bureau Producer 4/2003 – 3/2004

Production Assistant 6/2001 – 2/2002

News Intern 5/2000 – 8/2000

o Special Projects Producer for 2004 “Road to the White House” Bush/Kerry presidential election coverage at Iowa and South Carolina caucuses.
o Assignment editor and Field Producer for BET News Washington Bureau.
o Covered the Congressional Black Caucus reporter beat.
o Assisted with around the clock 9/11 coverage of Pentagon attack and aftermath.
o Assisted with 2000 Bush/Gore Presidential election coverage.
o Answered view emails and call-ins during live nightly national public affairs show.

WJZ TV 13 CBS (Baltimore, MD)

Associate Producer | Writer 2/2002 – 2/2003

o Overnight writer for "Don & Marty" Morning Edition News and Weekend Morning Edition
o Dayside writer for 5, 5:30, 6 & 11pm newscasts

WAER 88.9 National Public Radio (Syracuse, NY)

Reporter 9/1997 – 5/2001

o Live and general assignment reporter for National Public Radio member station covering Central New York community affairs and politics.

WTVH 5 CBS (Syracuse, NY)

News Intern 9/1999 – 5/2001

o Dayside writer for 5, 5:30, 6 & 11pm newscasts.
o Assisted with consumer investigative unit.

Syracuse University Union Television (Syracuse, NY) 9/1999 – 5/2001
C7 News Reporter
o Live and general assignment MMJ reporter for campus wide newscasts

WMAR TV ABC 2 (Baltimore, MD) 5/1999 –9/1999

News Intern

o Evening writer for 6 and 11pm newscasts
o Assisted with assignment desk.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND HONORS

"Many Faces of Women Exhibit" Kids Time Group Family Day Care 2010, Buffalo, NY
Fellowship Today Magazine “Distinguished African American Professional” Award 2009, Johnson City, TN
2007 Journalist of the Year, Sarasota Healthy Start Coalition 2007, Sarasota, FL

2006 Videographer Award, News Story “Uptown Bakery” 2006, Largo, MD

NABJ/UNITY Journalists of Color Scholarship Recipient 2000 and 1999

NABJ TV Student Television Project 2000, Phoenix, AZ

UNITY Journalists of Color Student Radio Project 1999, Seattle, WA

NABJ TV / Florida A&M Univ. Student Television Project 1999, Tallahassee, FL

National Association of Black Journalists Member 1997, Present

EDUCATION

Syracuse University, Dual Bachelors of Science Speech Communications and African American Studies, Spanish Language and Linguistics Minor

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08/31/11: BGE Gets Help Restoring Power After Irene

2011-09-03T12:53:00.001-04:00

Tuesday 300 electric contract linemen from Alabama came Crofton to help Marylanders get out of the dark following Tropical Storm Irene. Crofton Patch’s Nicki Mayo has details on how the crews plan to restore power to BGE customers.

Check out the complete story on Crofton Patch.

Get continued updatesand details on www.Crofton.Patch.comor @CroftonPatch.

08/27/11: Tropical Storm Irene Clean Up Underway In Crofton

2011-09-03T12:23:00.003-04:00

Croftonites and Gambrills residents show and tell how Hurricane Irene impacted their neighborhoods. We have photos and videos from the storm and its aftermath as residents struggle to clean up.

Check out the complete story on Crofton Patch.

Hurricane Irene made its way though the Maryland area Saturday night into Sunday morning. Now Crofton neighbors are working to clear downed trees and debris. Many communities remain without power. Crofton Patch’s Nicki Mayo hit the streets to see how residents are cleaning up after Hurricane Irene.

Get continued updatesand details on www.Crofton.Patch.comor @CroftonPatch.

06/15/2011: Multiple Stabbing Sends Four to Shock Trauma

2011-09-03T12:22:00.001-04:00

A mother and her two daughters are in the hospital following an early morning multiple stabbing in Crofton. Charges are pending against the daughters' father who is under police surveillance at Shock Trauma in Baltimore, according to Anne Arundel County.

Four family members injured and taken to shock trauma in Baltimore following multiple morning stabbing on Forest Hill Court. Crofton Patch's Nicki Mayo has the details.

Check out the complete story on Crofton Patch.

Multiple Stabbing Sends Four to Shock Trauma

Updated 10 a.m.—Anne Arundel County Police are investigating an early morning multiple stabbing in the Crofton Meadows subdivision.
Police spokesman Justin Mulcahy said a family violence call came into the department around 6:37 a.m. from 1615 Forest Hill Court.

Get continued updatesand details on www.Crofton.Patch.comor @CroftonPatch.

03/08/2011: Greetings Crofton Patch!

2011-09-03T12:18:00.002-04:00

Crofton Patch's new local editor Nicki Mayo seeks to create a window to our community.
Check out the complete story on Crofton Patch.
Sometimes you need to leave to truly appreciate what you left. Greetings, Crofton! I’m Nicki Mayo, a Maryland native and the new Crofton Patch editor.
Shortly after I graduated college, the snakehead fish crawled out of a Crofton pond. Nearly a decade later, I’m back home and a peeping Tom was caught in our community. Friends, there are so many positive people, events and issues that should make headlines before freaky fish and inappropriate intruders.

Get continued updatesand details on www.Crofton.Patch.comor @CroftonPatch.

01/24/11: Firefighters urge carbon monoxide safety

2011-01-24T23:59:00.001-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
National Fuel said a faulty furnace is to blame for a carbon monoxide scare in South Buffalo over the weekend. As YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports, heating and safety professionals are reminding Western New Yorkers to check their appliances and CO detectors.

01/21/11: Warming centers ready for Code Blue

2011-01-24T00:07:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
With the temperatures expected to plunge, a Code Blue has been activated in Buffalo from 8 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday. YNN’s Nicki Mayo explains how warming centers are preparing to help get people off the streets.

01/20/11: Warehouse Shooting Suspect Search Underway

2011-01-20T21:07:00.003-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
Tonawanda Police are looking for Angel L. Rivera, 37, in connection to an early morning shooting outside the Tzetzo Bros. candy warehouse. YNN's Nicki Mayo has details from Tonawanda Police Headquarters.

01/19/11: Low BPS graduation rates spark education reform debate

2011-01-20T21:04:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
Some Buffalo public high schools are not making the grade when it comes to student graduation rates. YNN’s Nicki Mayo tells us about a meeting Wednesday between the Buffalo Common Council and community stakeholders to get to the root of the problem.

01/18/11: Council prepares for city redistricting panel

2011-01-20T21:01:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
Buffalo’s Common Council is discussing plans to redraw the district lines. YNN’s Nicki Mayo tells us how redistricting could impact city politics.

01/17/11: Volunteers winterize homes to honor MLK

2011-01-18T00:04:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
Hundreds of volunteers are warming the hearts and homes of some Buffalo residents on the city’s South and East Sides. YNN’s Nicki Mayo has details on the winterization service project.

01/14/11: Making sure Thruway nightmare doesn't happen again

2011-01-16T18:49:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
It’s been more than a month since a snow storm crippled the area and left some drivers stranded on the Thruway for as many as 26 hours. YNN’s Nicki Mayo tells us how Western New York lawmakers are working with the state to make sure it doesn't happen again.

01/13/11: Busy winter for AAA rescue crews

2011-01-16T18:46:00.003-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
The cold temperatures and snowy roads in Western New York are taking their toll on drivers and their vehicles. AAA road service technicians came to the aid of 515,455 Upstate New Yorkers in 2010. YNN’s Nicki Mayo tells us how area AAA rescue crews are responding to the high volume of calls for help.

01/12/11: 14th annual Tech Wars expose students to sci-tech careers

2011-01-16T18:34:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPROT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
Some Niagara and Erie County students flexed their science, technology, engineering and mathematic skills at the 14th annual Tech Wars. YNN’s Nicki Mayo tells us how the daylong “S.T.E.M.” competition aimed to raise math and science skills among Western New York young people

01/11/11: Snowplow drunk driver sentenced for 2009 death

2011-01-16T18:30:00.003-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
A former city of Buffalo snowplow driver who pleaded guilty to hitting and killing a Buffalo man was sentenced Tuesday. YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports the driver faced the victim’s family to offer remorse for his role in the accident.

01/10/11: No jurors seated on 1st day of Hassan jury selection

2011-01-16T18:27:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
Jury selection got underway Monday in the case of Muzzamil Hassan. The 45-year-old Orchard Park man is accused of beheading his wife Aasiya in February 2009.

01/07/11: Nonviolence conference tackles Buffalo bullying

2011-01-16T18:23:00.003-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
Some Buffalo students are learning how to fight bullying in their schools, YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports New York’s Dignity for All Students law inspired the a daylong conference on anti-bullying.

01/05/11: School board reviewing East District applicants’ residency

2011-01-16T18:19:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
Now that Buffalo Board of Education member Vivian Evans resignation has taken effect, the board is looking for a new representative for the East District. YNN’s Nicki Mayo tells us why the board needs to find a new member in the next 30 days.

01/04/11:Jury selection set in beheading murder case

2011-01-16T18:12:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM

The Orchard Park man accused of beheading his wife at the couple's Muslim television station appeared in court Tuesday morning. Attorneys are gearing up for jury selection in the case of Muzzammil Hassan.YNN's Nicki Mayo has the details from Erie County Court.

01/03/11: NY municipalities take over dog license registration

2011-01-05T21:53:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
The New Year brings new guidelines for registering your dog in New York. Municipalities will now handle dog licenses. YNN’s Nicki Mayo explains how the new process could mean more money for municipalities, while making it tougher to track dogs around the area.

12/31/10: A Designated Driver is a Phone Call Away

2011-01-05T21:50:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
This holiday weekend New York State police are reminding people not to drink and drive and choose a designated driver. But if you’re traveling alone and need a “DD” YNN’s Nicki Mayo has details on program that helps get impaired drivers home safely.

12/30/10:New federal FSA changes call for OTC prescriptions

2011-01-05T21:45:00.003-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
New federal regulations take effect January first regarding Flexible Spending Arrangements/Accounts. YNN’s Nicki Mayo tells us about the changes in the Affordable Care Act requiring FSA users to get a prescription for all medications in order to be reimbursed.

12/23/10: Sen. Antoine Thompson reflects on 60th District term‏

2010-12-24T07:38:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
Democratic state Senator Antoine Thompson will complete his term in a few days making way for newly elected republican Mark Grisanti. YNN’s Nicki Mayo caught up with the outgoing senator to talk about his tenure in Albany and his plans for the future.

12/22/10: Busy holiday air travel at BNIA

2010-12-22T22:16:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
The busy holiday travel season is in full affect at Buffalo Niagara International Airport. YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority officials are advising people to plan ahead for security checks and possible delays.

12/20/10: Private fundraisers step-in to help culturals‏

2010-12-22T07:02:00.003-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
A private fundraising group has offered to step-in to help finance Erie County's arts and culturals in the upcoming year. As YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports, while some county legislators are championing the bailout effort, others are questing whether it’s going to help all the programs.

12/16/10: Meals on Wheels Needs 4WD Volunteers

2010-12-22T06:57:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO

CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM

Heavy snow can make it treacherous for people to drive around Western New York. YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports Meals on Wheels is putting out an appeal for volunteers with four-wheel drive vehicles to prepare for snow driving days ahead.

12/15/10: Buffalo Comptroller touts city’s $4M fund balance surplus

2010-12-15T23:36:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
Buffalo’s year-end fiscal results show a record fund balance. YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports the city comptroller believes the Queen City is better prepared to weather upcoming financial challenges than neighboring cities.

12/14/10: Lake effect snow blankets Buffalo

2010-12-15T23:34:00.004-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN/COM
Lake effect snow continues to blanket Western New York. YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports how the Queen City is coping with the accumulation.

12/13/10: Flight 3407 families urge DOT to enforce aviation reform

2010-12-15T23:30:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
It has been a law since August, but according to some local congressmen, many airlines and online ticket brokers are not disclosing which regional carriers are being used. It's an issue some Western New York lawmakers and Flight 3407 families are fighting. YNN's Nicki Mayo is at Buffalo Niagara international Airport with details.

12/09/10: Flight 3407 Update: Six Settlements and Neighbor Lawsuits

2010-12-11T18:07:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO

CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM

Attorneys for families of the victims of the Continental Flight 3407 crash say six families have now settled their lawsuits against the airlines and the aircraft manufacturers. As YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports the court is now considering how to handle lawsuits from people who say they were affected by the crash but not related to the victims.

12/08/10: South Buffalo snow removal focuses on sidewalks

2010-12-08T21:20:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO

CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM

The streets may be cleared, but the heavy snowfall that hit South Buffalo and Lovejoy continue to pose a problem for pedestrians. YNN’s Nicki Mayo tells us how residents there are dealing with the aftermath of the dig out where piles of snow are clogging are sidewalks.

12/07/10: Holiday Valley opening kicks off WNY ski season

2010-12-07T21:47:00.004-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
All the lake effect snow over the past week is good news for skiers who got to hit the slopes for the first time this winter at Holiday Valley. YNN’s Nicki Mayo takes us to opening day at the Ellicottville resort.

12/03/10: South Buffalo digs out after lake effect snow storm

2010-12-07T21:44:00.003-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM

Two feet of snow fell in some areas in South Buffalo causing the city to issue a travel ban Thursday into early Friday morning. YNN’s Nicki Mayo tells us why even though the travel ban was lifted Friday morning; many roads remain impassable as neighbors are helping one another dig out.

12/02/10: Southtowns gets slammed with snow

2010-12-07T21:39:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO

CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM

South town’s residents are digging out from more than a foot of snow, and more is expected to hit the ground Friday.

12/01/10: Joint Police Reorganization Commission seeks to improve BPD

2010-12-07T21:37:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO

CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM

A new commission plans to spend 2011 looking for ways to improve the Buffalo Police Department. YNN’s Nicki Mayo has details on the Joint Police Reorganization Commission.

11/29/10: Split ballots to be counted in 60th NYS Senate race

2010-11-29T20:28:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
Lawyers for the candidates in the race for the state's 60th district senate seat appeared in court in Niagara Falls Monday morning. YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports where the ballot count currently stands and if, now nearly four weeks after election day, a winner is any closer to being decided.

11/26/10: Trim the Fat Friday and Holiday Workouts

2010-11-29T20:26:00.003-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
From “Turkey Thursday” to “Trim the Fat Friday,” many people are hitting the gym to work off the calories from Thanksgiving dinner. YNN’s Nicki Mayo has the details.

11/25/10: Police stress holiday shopper safety

2010-11-29T20:22:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM

While bargain hunters are looking for deals, thieves may be looking to steal your holiday cheer. YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports Buffalo Police are urging shoppers to play it safe this season.

11/24/10: NYS using social media to help job seekers find work

2010-11-29T20:18:00.003-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
This Thanksgiving many people are thankful to be employed in these tough economic times. YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports how the New York Department of Labor is using social media websites to help job seekers find work.

11/23/10: Bipartisan budget battle brewing in Erie County legislature

2010-11-29T20:15:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
The Erie County legislature continues to hammer out possible amendments to the county executive’s proposed budget. As YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports, legislators are split along party lines as to how best to cut the budget.

11/22/10: BPD beefs up holiday foot patrols

2010-11-23T03:58:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
As the holiday season nears, Buffalo Police are beefing up foot patrols around downtown entertainment spots. YNN’s Nicki Mayo tells us more about the safety initiative.

11/19/10: U.S. Rt. 219 Southern Expressway Extension project opens

2010-11-20T16:51:00.003-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO

CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM

After three years of construction officials cut the ribbon Friday on a four mile extension of the Southern Expressway. YNN’s Nick Mayo tells us about the extension that now connects the 219 from Springville to Ashford in Cattaraugus County.

11/18/10: Insanity defense coming in Laura Cummings case

2010-11-18T22:24:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO

CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM

Attorneys for a North Collins man accused of beating and raping his mentally disabled sister say they plan to pursue an insanity defense for their client. YNN’s Nicki Mayo has the details.

11/17/10: 60th State Senate race ballot counting continues

2010-11-18T06:38:00.003-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
The ballot count continues in the 60th state senate race with officials in Niagara County Wednesday counting absentee ballots. YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports.

11/16/10: Eva Cummings sentenced in daughter’s death

2010-11-16T20:59:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
North Collins’ Eva Cummings will likely spend the rest of her life behind bars for the murder of her mentally disabled daughter. YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports

11/15/10: Caring for rescued horses costs SPCA $350,000

2010-11-15T23:17:00.004-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
The SPCA serving Erie County says caring for the horses taken from an Aurora farm is costing them more than $22,000 a month. The non-profit has spent $350,000 to care for the rescue horses, cats and dogs from Eden Farm. YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports the SPCA is calling on the courts to speed up the hearing process.

11/14/10: 1982nd Forward Surgical Team gears up for Afghanistan

2010-11-15T23:12:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
The 1982^nd Forward Surgical Team out of Niagara Falls is gearing up to head to Afghanistan. YNN’s Nicki Mayo has details on the 15 soldiers who serve as one of the first lines of treatment for injured US soldiers on the combat frontlines.

11/11/11: NYS helps veterans find work in tough job market

2010-11-12T08:55:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM
The New York State Department of Labor reports there are 44,000 unemployed people in Western New York. Many of those are veterans of all ages. YNN’s Nicki Mayo has details on how the state is helping vets find work in the tough job market.

11/10/10:ECC helps veterans balance service and education

2010-11-11T03:05:00.001-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT
In this tough economy, more people heading back to school, including America’s veterans. The American Council on Education reports 300,000 veterans have applied for the Post 9/11 GI Bill since 2009. YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports Erie Community College is seeing a surge in student veterans.

11/09/10: Tonawanda residents react to DuPont explosion‏

2010-11-11T02:58:00.002-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
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Tuesday’s deadly explosion at the DuPont Plant was felt beyond Tonawanda’s industrial area. YNN’s Nicki Mayo got residents reaction to explosion.

11/08/10: Kensington Towers demolition delayed

2010-11-09T00:25:00.003-05:00

BY NICKI MAYO
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State funded plans to demolish the long vacant Kensington Towers in Buffalo have been put on hold. YNN’s Nicki Mayo has the latest on the plans for the east side site intended for the construction of a future aging community center.

11/05/10: Cash, debit and layaway encouraged for debt-free holiday shopping

2010-11-06T11:43:00.002-04:00

BY NICKI MAYO
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With the economy still in a slump, many consumers are tightening their budgets for the upcoming holiday shopping season. YNN’s Nicki Mayo talks to some Western New York consumer credit counselors who have some tips on how to stay debt-free heading into the New Year.

11/04/10: Recycling pickup to be biweekly

2010-11-06T11:38:00.004-04:00

BY NICKI MAYO
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Buffalo’s recycling program is scheduled switch to a biweekly pickup starting in the spring. YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports the new program may cut costs, but some city leaders want to know why Buffalo recycling businesses were not included in the deal.

11/02/10: Paladino votes in South Buffalo

2010-11-06T11:35:00.003-04:00

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Republican gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino cast his ballot Tuesday morning in South Buffalo. YNN’s Nicki Mayo has the details.

11/01/10: Erie County legislature downsizing debate

2010-11-06T11:30:00.001-04:00

BY NICKI MAYO
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Election Day Erie County voters will decide whether or not to reduce the size of the county legislature from 15 members to 11. But some Buffalo leaders fear it will disrupt county services. YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports.

10/30/10: The race for the 62nd State Senate seat

2010-11-06T11:25:00.002-04:00

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Our coverage of Decision 2010 moves to the 62nd State Senate District, which represents all of Orleans County, most of Niagara County and part of Monroe County. YNN's Nicki Mayo reports on the race between incumbent Republican George Maziarz and Democratic challenger Amy Hope Witryol.

10/29/10: High speed rail plans on track with NYS planning board bill

2010-11-06T11:17:00.003-04:00

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New York State lawmakers and transportation leaders were on hand in Niagara Falls as Governor David Paterson signed a bill committing to form a planning board for high speed rail. YNN's Nicki Mayo reports organizers are considering the historic Customs House as a rail site.

10/27/10: Northbound South Grand Island Bridge construction ending Nov. 12

2010-10-28T22:31:00.003-04:00

BY NICKI MAYO
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Drivers headed north across the South Grand Island Bridge may soon breathe a sigh of relief. Construction is scheduled to end November 12^th. YNN’s Nicki Mayo has details on the multi-million dollar project.

10/27/10: Search Underway for Handcuffed ECMC Escapee

2010-10-27T23:11:00.002-04:00

BY NICKI MAYO

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The search continues for a man who escaped Buffalo Police custody while being treated at ECMC. Buffalo Police are looking for 31-year-old Christopher Price. He is described as 6 foot and 170 pounds and may still be wearing handcuffs. He was last seen in the Delavan-Grider area. Police say he should be considered dangerous. Anyone with information on Prices whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately.

10/26/10: NYS 60th State Senate Race Heats Up

2010-10-26T22:36:00.003-04:00

BY NICKI MAYO
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The 60^th State Senate District is about as blue as you can get. Of the 150,000 registered voters, 100,000 are Democrats. Despite that edge, incumbent Antoine Thompson finds himself in a tightening race with Mark Grisanti. YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports.

10/25/10: 3407 Families to participate in NTSB symposium

2010-10-25T23:17:00.002-04:00

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Some of the family members of the Flight 3407 crash victims are headed back to Washington D.C. to participate in a National Transportation Safety Board symposium. YNN’s Nicki Mayo has details on the latest efforts to improve code-sharing among airlines.

10/22/10: Rep. Higgins questions NFTA's role with waterfront

2010-10-24T18:30:00.003-04:00

BY NICKI MAYO
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Congressman Brian Higgins says the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is standing in the way of waterfront development. But NFTA officials say that’s not the case. YNN’s Nicki Mayo tells us why a popular Outer Harbor restaurant is sitting at the center of the debate.

10/21/10: Teen withdraws guilty plea in Lockport group home slaying

2010-10-24T18:15:00.003-04:00

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The Rochester teenager who pleaded guilty in the death of a Lockport group home worker has withdrawn his plea. YNN's Nicki Mayo has the details.

10/20/10: Racial issues questioned in City Grill coverage

2010-10-22T22:28:00.002-04:00

BY NICKI MAYO
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It’s been more two months since the mass shooting outside the city grill restaurant in Buffalo and community leaders are still upset with how the event was covered in the buffalo news. YNN’s Nicki Mayo has the details.

10/19/10: "Protect Your ID Week" focuses on online safety

2010-10-20T19:09:00.002-04:00

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It's "Protect Your Identify Week." In an ever changing technology age, it's becoming tougher to secure personal information. YNN's Nicki Mayo begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting reports how to protect your identity online with social networking and third party payment options.

10/18/10: Mass shooting suspect McCray in court

2010-10-18T19:47:00.004-04:00

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The suspect in the city grill shooting returned to court Monday morning. YNN's Nicki Mayo reports attorneys are trying to determine if Riccardo McCray understood his rights when he was arrested

10/15/10: NYPA offers $5M toward Buffalo harbor bridge research

2010-10-15T20:45:00.001-04:00

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The New York Power Authority is putting $5million toward researching ways to possibly build a bridge connecting the Outer Harbor to Downtown. YNN’s Nicki Mayo has details on the Canal Side development and its impact to South Buffalo

10/14/10: 59th State Senate candidates call for change in Albany

2010-10-14T22:26:00.003-04:00

BY NICKI MAYO
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The three candidates vying to replace retiring State Senator Dale Volker debated in Buffalo Thursday. YNN’s Nicki Mayo has the details.

10/13/10:Comptroller criticizes Collins' 2011 budget‏

2010-10-13T20:19:00.006-04:00

BY NICKI MAYO
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The Erie County comptroller’s office released a report blasting the county executive’s proposed 2011 budget. County auditors found what they're characterizing as more than $7 million of questionable or inflated spending in the proposed budget. YNN’s Nicki Mayo has details on the brewing budget battle.

10/12/10: HR Commissioner Thomas termination hearing testimonies underway

2010-10-12T22:05:00.003-04:00

BY NICKI MAYO

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The termination hearing for the city of Buffalo’s human resources commissioner continues Wednesday. YNN’s Nicki Mayo sat in on Tuesday’s hearing and reports Karla Thomas plans to fight to keep her job with the city.

10/11/10: WNY weighs in on Paladino anti-gay comments

2010-10-12T22:02:00.004-04:00

BY NICKI MAYO

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The anti-gay comments made by republican candidate for governor Carl Paladino in New York City over the weekend are being felt across the state. YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports how the on the controversial statements are having an impact here in Western New York.

10/08/10: Cummings expected to plead guilty; stepbrother found competent to stand trial

2010-10-08T21:54:00.003-04:00

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North Collins’ Eva Cummings is expected to plead guilty Wednesday in the murder of her mentally disabled daughter Laura. A forensic psychiatrist said Laura’s half-brother Luke Wright is competent to stand trial. YNN’s Nicki Mayo has details on the case.

10/07/10: 58th District candidates campaign as “Anti-incumbent in Albany”

2010-10-08T21:51:00.002-04:00

BY NICKI MAYO
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The candidates vying for a shot at the 58^th State Senate race are making the rounds appealing to Western New York voters. YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports the candidates are relying on the “anti-incumbent in Albany” sentiment among voters to win the seat in November.

10/06/10: Federal judge considers airing cockpit recordings in Flight 3407 case

2010-10-06T21:34:00.002-04:00

BY NICKI MAYO

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Attorneys for the families and companies on both sides Flight 3407 crash return to federal court for a status hearing. YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports a federal judge may be close to deciding if the cockpit recordings will be allowed during the proceedings.

10/05/10: “Medaille 100” race drives students to go green

2010-10-06T21:28:00.002-04:00

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Some Medaille College students are competing to conserve energy around their campus. YNN’s Nicki Mayo has details on the “Medaille 100” race to go green.

10/04/10: Erie County Board of Elections facing two downsizing lawsuits

2010-10-06T21:24:00.003-04:00

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The downsizing debate targets the Erie County Legislature. YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports downsizing advocate Kevin Gaughan and the Legislature’s Republican Caucus are suing the Erie County Board of Elections to add a referendum to the November ballot to reduce the legislature from 15 to 11 members.

09/30/10: Lackawanna seeks investors for Friendship House land

2010-09-30T19:38:00.002-04:00

BY NICKI MAYO

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Lackawanna leaders are hoping to attract more commercial business to the First Ward in an effort to boost economic development starting with the old Friendship House. YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports a “for sale” sign outside the blighted community center is not sitting well with some residents.

09/29/10: Youth football league calls for Manhattan Park improvements

2010-09-30T19:34:00.002-04:00

BY NICKI MAYO

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Leaders of an East Side youth football league are at odds with Buffalo City Hall over the conditions of their home field, which also happens to be a city park. YNN's Nicki Mayo tells us about the tension brewing over the Manhattan Park facilities.

09/28/10: October storm cost Erie County $56 million

2010-09-29T03:02:00.002-04:00

BY NICKI MAYO
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The Erie County Comptroller completed an audit detailing how the county spent $56million on the 2006 October storm. YNN’s Nicki Mayo tells us where the county currently stands in its efforts to recoup its costs from state and federal emergency management agencies.

09/27/10: Tonawanda Coke facing class action lawsuit

2010-09-29T02:59:00.002-04:00

BY NICKI MAYO
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Tonawanda Coke is facing a class action lawsuit. YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports attorney Charles Cobb filed a formal complaint on behalf of Tonawanda town residents against the plant.

09/24/10: Ken-West Korean War Veterans receive high school diplomas

2010-09-24T22:55:00.003-04:00

BY NICKI MAYO

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Three Korean War veterans get a second shot at high school. YNN’s Nicki Mayo has details on the homecoming surprise 55-years in the making.

09/23/10: Erie County Legislature Back in Session

2010-09-24T22:53:00.002-04:00

BY NICKI MAYO

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The Erie County Legislature returned from recess Thursday and got right to work tackling finance issues. YNN’s Nicki Mayo tells us how some legislators are clashing with the county executive over how health care stimulus funds are allocated.

09/22/10: Buffalo activists denounce controversial Paladino emails

2010-09-24T22:51:00.002-04:00

BY NICKI MAYO

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Controversial e-mails and comments from gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino are sparking outrage among Buffalo’s African American community. YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports the republican candidate’s camp says this is all a political smoke screen.

09/21/10: M.E.'s Office: No Signs of Violence in Carolina Murder‏

2010-09-21T21:15:00.004-04:00

BY NICKI MAYO
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Michael Neal Harvey, 34, is accused of killing Valerie Hamilton, 23, last week and dumping her body in a North Carolina storage locker. Tuesday, Harvey said Hamilton overdosed on drugs. New information from the medical examiner shows no signs of violence. YNN’s Nicki Mayo has the details.

09/20/10:North Carolina Murder Suspect Arrested in Niagara Falls

2010-09-21T07:11:00.004-04:00

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A person of interest in the death and disappearance of a North Carolina woman is in custody in Niagara County. YNN’s Nicki Mayo has details on the investigation.

09/17/10: Northbound South Grand Island Bridge Closure all weekend‏

2010-09-17T19:51:00.005-04:00

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Traveling on and off of Grand Island is going to be a challenge this weekend with the northbound South Grand Island Bridge closed for construction. As YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports, the multimillion dollar effort will wrap up the bridge rehabilitation project.

09/16/10: Accardo claims 138th democratic race; DelMonte yet to concede

2010-09-16T19:16:00.002-04:00

BY NICKI MAYO
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The primaries may be over, but the results are not official until they are verified by the state and county boards. Niagara County Board of Elections will begin reviewing ballots Friday. YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports while one democratic candidate John Accardo is claiming victory in the 138^th
Assembly race, his opponent Francine DelMonte has yet to concede the race.

09/15/10: Paladino won GOP primary, but can he win NY state?

2010-09-16T03:32:00.002-04:00

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Western New York’s Carl Paladino swept the state’s republican nomination in the primaries, but does he have a shot at the winning in a predominately democratic state. YNN’s Nicki Mayo has the details.

Paladino Republican nomination results across the Throughway

Erie County

7% Lazio

93% Paladino

624 Districts out of 635 Reporting (98)%

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Niagara County

6% Lazio

94% Paladino

107 of 107 (100%) machines reporting (181 total districts)

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Onondaga County

29% Lazio

70% Paladino

.3% Write-In

211 out of 211 election districts(s) reported

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Albany County

24% Lazio

68% Paladino

8% Write-In

349 OF 349 precincts counted

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Orange County

45% Lazio (5,202)

54% Paladino (6,202)

.2% Write-In (29)

145 of 145 (100%) election districts finished reporting

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Westchester County

51% Lazio

49% Paladino

829 Districts out of 1033 Reporting (80)%

09/14/10: Higgins explains Canal Side development after Bass Pro

2010-09-14T20:20:00.004-04:00

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Bass Pro is officially out of the Canal Side picture. Congressman Brian Higgins says it’s time to focus on tangible plans for the future of the downtown landmark. YNN’s Nicki Mayo has details on the waterfront development effort.

09/08/10: Canal Side development continues

2010-09-09T06:48:00.003-04:00

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Congressman Brian Higgins says progress is being made along Buffalo’s Waterfront. YNN’s Nicki Mayo has details on the Canal Side development efforts.

09/07/10: BPS ready for "Healthy Beginnings" in 2010-2011

2010-09-09T06:41:00.002-04:00

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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. James Williams laid out the game plan for the 2010-2011 academic year Tuesday. The superintendent says the district will take two pronged approach to preparing its 37,000 students at the primary and secondary levels.

09/06/10: Employment forecast shadows Labor Day parade

2010-09-06T19:40:00.003-04:00

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This Labor Day many are focusing on Western New York’s work force. YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports a recent rise in the national unemployment rate is making many workers nervous about the local job outlook.

09/03/10: Sorrento offers Lackawanna South Park Ave. traffic study

2010-09-03T21:39:00.002-04:00

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Tensions have been rising between Sorrento Cheese in South Buffalo and the city of Lackawanna, over the cheese company's delivery trucks that rumble through the city. After a judge ruled a city ordinance preventing truck traffic on South Park or Ridge Road unconstitutional, YNN's Nicki Mayo tells us why Sorrento is hoping paying for a traffic study could serve as a peace offering.

09/02/10: Mayor fires Human Resources Commissioner Thomas

2010-09-02T20:29:00.002-04:00

BY NICKI MAYO
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Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown has fired the city's human resources commissioner. As YNN's Nicki Mayo tells us the firing comes after problems in the city's HR department went unsolved for months.

09/01/10: McCray indicted and bail denied in City Grill shooting

2010-09-02T20:25:00.002-04:00

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BUFFALO, N/Y. -- An Erie County court judge denies bail for the key suspect in the City Grill Mass shooting. Riccardo McCray pleaded not guilty to multiple murder charges.

08/31/10: City Grill shooting victim talks about life after facing death

2010-09-02T20:21:00.003-04:00

BY NICKI MAYO
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Tillman Ward, 27, one of the men gunned down in the City Grill mass shooting describes his life following the massacre. YNN’s Nicki Mayo has his story.

08/30/10: Man questioned in City Grill shootings facing weapons charges

2010-09-02T20:17:00.005-04:00

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CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO REPORT ON BUFFALO.YNN.COM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- One of the men wanted for questioning in the August 14^th City Grill mass shooting is in more trouble with the law. Officials from the U.S. District Attorney's office say federal weapons possession charges have been filed against 25-year-old Steven Talley.

08/27/10: Senecas speak out against new tobacco tax

2010-08-27T23:27:00.005-04:00

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A federal judge in Buffalo has delayed making a decision on Seneca Indian Nation's request for a restraining order that would temporarily block New York State from enforcing new tax laws on the tribe's cigarette sales. YNN's Nicki Mayo tells us about the ruling and now it will affect the new law set to go into effect next week.

08/26/10: Community leaders continue protesting City Grill shooting coverage

2010-08-26T19:54:00.004-04:00

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Coverage of the City Grill mass shooting continues to draw outrage from some members of the Buffalo’s African American community. YNN’s Nicki Mayo tells us how an article in Sunday’s Buffalo News is fueling protests by various community leaders.

08/25/10: Canal Side residents preview ECHDC Outer Harbor Bridge Project

2010-08-26T19:49:00.005-04:00

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Canal Side residents review the latest possibilities for waterfront development. YNN’s Nicki Mayo has details on bridge suggestions for the Outer Harbor.