In addition to the normal web producing tasks and the occasional show producing, I’ve also had a hand in a few web page projects as I continue to learn about the system behind 9WSYR.com. Most recently, I built a new page that allows groups to sign up for station tours. In addition to allowing me [...]

One of the hardest things I’ve encountered in journalism is simplifying complex government matters. In a recent case, the Syracuse City School District proposed a shuffle of students and staff involving 10 schools – two of which would officially be closed but remain in use temporarily housing students from other schools undergoing renovation. It would [...]

Sweeps periods are the times of year when television stations air their best, and most promotable, content in an effort to secure additional viewers to be counted in the ratings. Websites, however, don’t get ratings (in the same sense). So why spend a significant amount of effort curating tie-in content? Not because of the ratings, [...]

I had the wonderful opportunity to accept the Edward R. Murrow award for best small-market television website on Monday, October 11. I’m fairly confident I was the youngest person in the room, and I was very proud to attend the ceremony. The black-tie dinner was punctuated by impressive samples of winning work from around the [...]

A fire coinciding with the second day of the State Fair might not have gotten much attention, until we learned it destroyed a newlywed couple’s belongings while they were away on their honeymoon. The drama in that scenario is palpable – tantalizing for newshounds looking for a story peg. It was also rewarding to be [...]