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  • 2 months ago | wkbw.com | Michael Wooten

    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Five officers with the Buffalo Police Department have been placed on administrative leave as an investigation continues into their actions responding to a series of crashes involving an Erie County Sheriff's chief exactly one year ago. Chief Daniel "DJ" Granville was in his county-owned pickup truck late at night on April 11, 2024, when he hit seven vehicles on three different West Side streets.

  • 2 months ago | wkbw.com | Michael Wooten

    BUFFALO — For more than seven years, Whitman Kwok has worked to develop his company's cutting-edge process to make customized cycling helmets using 3D printers. Now, he's about to open a new manufacturing facility — not in Silicon Valley, where he started his business, but in Buffalo. "The people are great," Kwok said of Western New Yorkers. Kwok's company, KAV, was one of the $1 million winners of 43North's startup competition in 2023.

  • Mar 27, 2025 | wkbw.com | Michael Wooten |Kristen Mirand |Taylor Epps |Jeff Russo

    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — After decades of decline, Downtown Buffalo was experiencing an incredible resurgence: new construction, high office occupancy rates, a growing tax base. But then came the pandemic, and like many urban areas in America, there are now concerns that the renaissance is rusting. About 20,000 fewer employees are driving into downtown each day, with many working remotely at least a few days per week.

  • Feb 6, 2025 | wkbw.com | Michael Wooten

    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Erie County has signed an emergency contract to boost road salt supplies for the county and most municipalities amid an ongoing shortage. The Erie County Commissioner of Public Works said he secured 5,000 tons per week, with the option to double that, for the remainder of the winter season. The first shipment could arrive as soon as Friday. Bill Geary spoke with me from the Port of Buffalo, where the shipments will arrive and where he secured space for the product.

  • Nov 26, 2024 | wkbw.com | Michael Wooten

    BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo AKG is wrapping up perhaps the most ambitious art project in the museum's storied history. "Marisol: A Retrospective" is a traveling exhibition — organized by AKG staff — that's been 7 years in the making. It's already been to the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and the Toledo Museum of Art, and after Buffalo, it will head to the Dallas Museum of Art. Marisol was one of the most prominent artists of her generation, dominating the New York City art scene for much of the 60s.

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Michael Wooten
Michael Wooten @wkbwMichael
13 May 25

I had the honor of co-moderating an environmental forum with the candidates seeking the Democratic nomination to be the next mayor of Buffalo. You can watch the discussion -- sponsored by the @nylcv -- by clicking on this link: https://t.co/SYRuzPJYbd

Michael Wooten
Michael Wooten @wkbwMichael
12 May 25

Tonight, I'll be moderating a virtual forum featuring the 5 Democratic candidates hoping to be mayor of Buffalo (the primary election is next month). It's sponsored by the @nylcv. If you want to watch from 7:30p - 8:30p, click here to register https://t.co/XlTgxZYaAh https://t.co/i4WFb2krlg

Michael Wooten
Michael Wooten @wkbwMichael
2 May 25

I've confirmed through a law enforcement source that DJ Granville, the @ECSONY1 chief of narcotics, has been placed on administrative leave. Last year, he crashed his county-owned truck into 7 parked cars. Sheriff's Office has NOT yet commented to us, but we've reached out. @WKBW