George Richert

George Richert

Biography

Updated: Wednesday, 12 Nov 2008, 6:05 PM EST
Published : Friday, 17 Oct 2008, 2:15 PM EDT

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Professional  Experience

 

  • Joined the News 4 team, December,1998
  • Host "Newsday at Noon" WBEN-AM, Buffalo
  • Airborne Traffic Reporter WGR-AM and WGR-FM, Buffalo 1988

 

Awards/Recognition

 

  • 1999 recognized by the Associated Press for "General Excellence in Use of the Medium"

 

Education

 

  • Bachelor's degree in Broadcasting, Buffalo State College, 1990
  • St. Joseph Collegiate Institute, 1985

 

Hobbies

 

  • Hunting, fishing, and floor hockey

 

Family

 

  • Wife and two children

 

Pets

 

  • Two dogs: "Sam" and "Bailey"

 

Favorite Movie

 

  • "On Golden Pond"

 

What I Like About Buffalo

 

  • "Its uniqueness, ethnicity, and friendliness."

 

Most Interesting Assignment

 

  • Covering the Papal visit to New York City in 1995

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