Jay Moran
Morning Edition HostMonday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Jay joined Buffalo Toronto Public Media in 2008 and has been local host for NPR's "Morning Edition" ever since. In June, 2022, he was named one of the co-hosts of WBFO's "What's Next."
A graduate of St. Mary's of the Lake School, St. Francis High School and Buffalo State College, Jay has worked most of his professional career in Buffalo. Outside of public media, he continues in longstanding roles as the public address announcer for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League and as play-by-play voice of Canisius College basketball.
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Attorney and author Christen Civiletto discusses how more residents in Niagara Falls are going to social media to highlight environmental issues throughout the community. -
In its third year, the Jamestown Dance Festival has been embraced in this small Western New York community as it continues to draw accomplished artists. -
Recent high school graduate Owen Berger reads his essay "The Song of Struggles," the winner of BTPM's contest "Unfinished Revolutions: New Perspectives, New Voices." -
The Buffalo Casting Actors Expo is a daylong event of information and seminars on many aspects of the film-and-television industry. It's organized by casting directors Harry Lipsitz and Peter Johnson who say professional opportunities are expanding in the Buffalo area. -
BTPM News Managing Editor Ryan Zunner discusses his experience producing a film for the 48 Hour Film Project Buffalo. Nearly 40 entrants in the competition which will be screened this weekend at the North Park Theatre. -
The Marilla Country Store has changed owners many times in its 175 years. The current owner, Sandy Grunzweig, discusses how they have successfully altered their merchandise to meet the demands of current shoppers. -
A Buffalo couple who resides in one of the city's oldest neighborhoods have transformed their outdoor space into an apiary. Learning as they go, they're teaching others about beekeeping. -
Forty teams will be given 48 hours this weekend to produce films between four and seven minutes in length. The winner will head to an international competition. -
Jerry Seinfeld and Seth Myers are among the headliners at this week's Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. It's another sign of the growing reputation of the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY. -
The Exchange at Beverly Gray assists BIPOC businesses in Buffalo. To help the effort, they've organized the conference "Bold Moves II: Built 2 Scale."
