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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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. -
The Buffalo Sabres announced Monday they have relieved Kevyn Adams of his duties as general manager, replacing him with Jarmo Kekäläinen effective immediately. -
Governor Kathy Hochul is celebrating a milestone – more than 150 free school meals served to public school students since the start of the academic year under the state’s Universal School Meals law. -
Small businesses are especially feeling adverse effects from tariffs, says Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who appeared in Williamsville Friday to announce a proposal to provide relief. -
The NY Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation has concluded prosecutors would be unable to disprove police officers justifiably used deadly force in an August 13, 2025 incident. -
A local author’s newest book offers a fictional account of a mental health counselor and several of her patients. It’s raising money to support peer-to-peer opportunities for those in the field. -
For more than three decades, he was among the most respected reporters and anchors in Buffalo radio. Mark Leitner died Monday in Florida at the age of 80, following a lengthy illness. -
Earlier this fall, a Williamsville native was named the new executive director of the National Women’s Hall of Fame. Dr. Kristen Oehlrich spoke with Buffalo Toronto Public Media about her new job, and its challenges.
