Courtney Cortright
Anchor and Reporter at WGRZ-TV (Buffalo, NY)
ANCHOR/REPORTER @WGRZ • 2023 RTDNAC TV News Anchor Team with @KWOnAir • Formerly @WNCT9 @WABI_TV5 • @Quinnipiacu alum 😺
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3 days ago |
wgrz.com | Courtney Cortright
BUFFALO, N.Y. — People across Western New York are mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away the day after Easter Sunday. Many are calling this moment not only one of sadness, but also one of deep reflection and celebration of a pontiff who touched hearts around the world — including here at home. Monsignor David LiPuma from Our Lady of Victory in Lackawanna said Pope Francis’s passing the day after Easter has deep spiritual meaning.
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1 week ago |
wgrz.com | Courtney Cortright
TONAWANDA, N.Y. — One Kenmore West senior is preparing to bring her love of theatre to the national stage in New York City. Isabella Teter, a student at the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School District, is headed to the English-Speaking Union (ESU) National Shakespeare Competition soon in April. Her achievement marks the third time in just five years that a Kenmore West student has reached the national level. "It's my favorite thing. It's my favorite hobby.
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2 weeks ago |
wgrz.com | Courtney Cortright
FORT WORTH, Texas — When it comes to cooking, Joe Green, the owner of Big Bear BBQ Supplies, and his daughter Carley are a dynamic duo. They have been working side by side, with each one bringing something special to the table. "My mom's 100% Italian, so it's always like, what do we have in the in the cupboards and grab some stuff and throw things together. So I've always cooked, you know, since I was a little kid, I just love to cook. I love to barbecue," Joe said.
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2 months ago |
wgrz.com | Courtney Cortright
NEW ORLEANS — For nearly 20 years, Niagara University has provided students with a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience at one of the biggest sporting events in the world—the Super Bowl. This year, eight students from the university’s College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management traveled to Super Bowl LIX to work behind the scenes. They were able to get a firsthand look at what it takes to put on a major sporting event.
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Jan 20, 2025 |
wgrz.com | Courtney Cortright
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bills Mafia is preparing to take over Kansas City this weekend as their team battles for a spot in the Super Bowl. Grant Tower is one of the owners of Taps on Main. It's an official Buffalo Bills Backers bar in downtown Kansas City. Tower said they are ready for the influx of fans. "It’s going to be crazy," said Tower.
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