Independent watchdog journalist based in Buffalo. Focused on exposing corruption, misconduct and abuses of power.
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Five months ago, I was thinking about writing a book. Now I'm actually doing it.
An update after my graduation from Columbia journalism workshop
This weekend, I graduated from the Columbia Journalism School nonfiction book workshop in New York. It began in January and consisted of two three-day “residencies” on the his...
Luxury cars, Gucci handbags and European vacations: feds say priest lived 'lavish lifestyle' with funds from Greek Orthodox church
Feds charge Rev. Christos Christakis with bank fraud for allegedly stealing $450,000
When I broke the story in June 2025 that the Rev. Dr. Christos Christakis was fired as priest of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Buffalo after he wa...
Two national awards for "Shielded From Accountability" investigation
Some personal news I’m deeply proud to share:
Some personal news I’m deeply proud to share:
A conversation about journalism with attorney John Richmond
So I did a podcast...
Recently, I sat down with attorney John Richmond of Richmond Vona LLC to chat about investigative journalism, my process for breaking big stories and going independent.
My BTPM NPR appearance, plus other updates (April 28)
Good morning, everyone.
Good morning, everyone. I’m appearing on Buffalo Toronto Public Media NPR today to discuss my story from last week about a $5,000 donation that Erie County Sheriff John Garcia made to Erie County Democratic Chairman...
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