Michael Mroziak
Managing Editor, BTPM NPRMichael Mroziak is an experienced, award-winning reporter whose career includes work in broadcast and print media. When he rejoined Buffalo Toronto Public Media in September 2025 as its Managing Editor, it was a return to familiar settings. His previous run at BTPM NPR was as a news reporter from 2015 to 2022.
A 1988 graduate of Grand Island High School and 1992 graduate of Ithaca College, Michael began his broadcasting career with the former WHLD-AM in Niagara Falls/Grand Island and then joined WBEN-AM (1992-2000), after which he worked for the former WNED-AM (2000-2003) and later as a producer for WIVB-TV (2006-2008). After spending a brief period of time in public relations and marketing, Michael returned to news media in September 2010, joining WBFO as a part-time reporter in its final year and a half at the University at Buffalo.
He also worked for two years as the sports editor for the Niagara Gazette (2013-2015) and currently serves as one of the game commentators for the Buffalo Jr. Sabres (Ontario Junior Hockey League) for their webcasts. His past sports media experience also includes two seasons with the former Niagara Power summer collegiate baseball club, serving as its play-by-play commentator in 2019, and then its public address announcer in 2021.
Outside of the newsroom, Michael is a casual sports enthusiast who enjoys pickup hockey on weekend mornings. He has participated since 2019 in the annual 11 Day Power Play Community Shifts, which raises funds for cancer research and related programs. He's a fan of British comedies. He also proudly prepares the family's homemade Christmas and Easter pierogi each season.
Michael resides in Williamsville with his wife, two daughters, and rescued dogs and cat.
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Leaders of the African American Cultural Center have met face-to-face with the Erie County Comptroller, following announcement by other county officials that they are asking the state offices to investigate accounting practices by the Buffalo-based cultural non-profit institution. -
An Erie County legislator is formally asking the state comptroller to investigate the finances of a Buffalo not-for-profit, while the County Executive adds the matter will be referred to the Attorney General. -
Up to 300 people gathered in downtown Buffalo late Thursday afternoon, standing and chanting outside the building where the local U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office is housed. -
Later this month, individuals who have filed claims of childhood sexual abuse against the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo or its affiliates have an opportunity to make a statement in the bankruptcy courtroom where reorganization and a victim settlement are still being ironed out. -
Coming out of the holiday season, Governor Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman appeared in Western New York, one discussing teen mental health, the other addressing affordability. -
For the first time in 20 years, the City of Buffalo held an inauguration ceremony for a newly elected mayor, as Sean Ryan took his oath of office. -
The longtime leader of an iconic Niagara Falls tourist attraction has died. James Glynn, who first worked at Maid of the Mist in 1950, then bought the company in 1971, passed away on Sunday at the age of 91. -
Christmas Midnight Masses are a tradition for many Western New York Catholics. But one of the region’s most prominent churches will celebrate its centennial this particular Christmas. -
The election to fill the State Senate seat being vacated by Buffalo Mayor-Elect Sean Ryan has another candidate. Dan Gagliardo is entering the race with the backing of the Republican Party. -
Niagara Regional Police say the suspect was taken into custody Saturday morning after an all-night standoff. The officer he allegedly shot was treated and released.
