Mylous Hairston

Biography

Updated: Wednesday, 12 Nov 2008, 5:58 PM EST
Published : Friday, 17 Oct 2008, 12:32 PM EDT

Mylous Hairston

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Professional Experience

Emmy Award winner currently anchors the Number One-rated News 4 newscasts at 6, 10 and 11 on Saturday and Sunday.
Joined the News 4 team August, 1990
News Reporter WIXT-TV, Syracuse, NY
Reporter/Anchor/Photographer/Producer WETM-TV, Elmira, NY
Disc Jockey/Assistant Promotions Director/Public Affairs Coordinator WPHD/WYSL radio, Buffalo

Awards

2007 Emmy Award; NY "The Vision and the Victory" (Research)
2006 CINE Golden Eagle Award: "The Vision and the Victory"
2006 CINE Golden Eagle Award: "The Promise of 100 Years: The Pride of a People"
2006 Telly Award (SILVER); "The Vision and the Victory" (Documentary)
2006 Telly Award (SILVER); "The Vision and the Victory" (Education)
2006 Telly Award (Bronze); "The Vision and the Victory" (Cultural Program)
2006 Associated Press (New York); "The Promise of 100 Years: The Pride of A People" (Best News Special/Documentary)
2006 Videographer Awards; "The Vision and the Victory" Awards of Excellence for: Documentary, Public Affairs Program, and Writing.
2006 Anchor of the Year (Medaille Media/Communications Department)
2006 Emmy Award; NY "The Promise of 100 Years: Pride of the People" (Best Historical/Cultural Program)
2005 New York State Broadcasters Association: "Promise of 100 Years: Pride of the People" (Best Single Public Affairs Program)
2005 New York State Broadcasters Association: "Buffalo Conversation-Live Town Hall Meeting" (Best Locally Produced TV Show)
2004 Associated Press Award "Buffalo Soul: The Legacy Plays On" (Best Documentary)
2004 New York State Broadcasters Association: "A Change Of Course: Taking Destiny In Their Own Hands" (Best Documentary)
2004 National Telly Award: "A Change of Course"
2004 U.S. International Film and Video Festival: "A Change of Course"
2004 U.S. International Film and Video Festival: "Buffalo Soul-The Legacy Plays On"
2003 New York State Broadcasters Association: "Buffalo Soul: The Legacy Plays On" (Best Documentary)
2003 Emmy Award; NY "Beyond The Road To Freedom" (Research)
2002 National CINE Golden Eagle Award "Beyond The Road To Freedom"

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcasting, Buffalo State College

Community Involvement

Member of an Advisory Board at Buffalo State College
Gives speeches to numerous schools and community groups
Helps many charities in a variety of roles

Hobbies

Weightlifting
Reading
Travel
Theater

Pets

"Monte," a Pomeranian, and "Charlee," a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Favorite Books

A Case of Need and Airframe by Michael Crichton
When the Wind Blows by James Patterson

Favorite Movie

"Running Man"

What I Like About Buffalo

" I enjoy all the things there are to do here. The people are friendly and the sports teams are great."

Most Interesting Assignments

Covering Candidate Clinton's run for the White House in 1992
Muhammed Ali's induction into the Boxing Hall of Fame near Syracuse

Mylous Hairston

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