This is a list of media in Buffalo, New York.

Radio

Radio stations from Toronto can also be heard in some parts of the area.

CJED-FM CJED-FM is a radio station in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada and targeting the Greater Niagara Falls area, including the Regional Municipality of Niagara, Niagara Region in Ontario and the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan ...

and

CFLZ-FM CFLZ-FM (101.1 Hertz, MHz) is a commercial radio, commercial radio station in Fort Erie, Ontario, Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada, serving the Regional Municipality of Niagara, Niagara Region and the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area. It is owne ...

have a city-grade signal of Buffalo and nearby suburbs, while the latter's transmitter is located less than 5 miles away from downtown. Rimshot signals from Rochester are also sometimes audible in Buffalo. Energy Radio Buffalo previously operated a rimshot signal targeting Buffalo from Little Valley using the signal of WGWE; it continues to operate as a webcast.

Television

Although no cable stations are currently, as of 2017, based in Buffalo,

Charter Communications Charter Communications, Inc., is an American telecommunications and mass media company with services branded as Spectrum. With over 32 million customers in 41 states, it is the second-largest cable operator in the United States by subscribe ...

has an affiliate and news bureau in the city, as does

Spectrum Sports Spectrum Sports (abbreviated as SPECTSN), also known under the corporate names Spectrum Networks, or Charter Sports Regional Networks, is the collective name for a group of regional sports networks in the United States that are primarily owned a ...

(until its closure in 2017) and

MSG Western New York MSG Western New York (MSG WNY) is an American regional sports network that is a joint venture between MSG Entertainment and Pegula Sports and Entertainment. The channel (also on occasion credited as ''Pegula Sports Network'' or ''MSG Buffalo'') ...

. Channels that have previously been headquartered in Buffalo include Pinwheel/Nickelodeon (1979 to 1981),

Empire Sports Network Empire Sports Network was an American regional sports network that was owned by the Adelphia Communications Corporation. The network was available on cable providers in much of upstate New York (stretching from Buffalo to Albany), as well as p ...

(1991 to 2005), and Bridges TV (2004 to 2012). In addition, Buffalo residents can also pick-up stations from the neighbouring Greater Toronto Area with a suitable aerial antenna or cable subscription. CTV flagship station

CFTO CFTO-DT (channel 9) is a television station in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, serving as the flagship station of the CTV Television Network. It is owned and operated by network parent Bell Media alongside Barrie-based CTV 2 outlet CKVR-DT, channel 3 ...

Toronto Toronto ( ; or ) is the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario. With a recorded population of 2,794,356 in 2021, it is the most populous city in Canada and the fourth most populous city in North America. The city is the anch ...

and CBC flagship

CBLT CBLT-DT (channel 5) is a television station in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, serving as the flagship station of the English-language service of CBC Television. It is part of a twinstick with Ici Radio-Canada Télé outlet CBLFT-DT (channel 25). Bo ...

/Toronto are carried on Charter/Spectrum and

Atlantic Broadband Breezeline (previously Atlantic Broadband) is the trade name for the United States operations of Cogeco Communications, constituting the 8th largest cable operator in the United States, based on the number of television service customers served ...

in the immediate Buffalo/Niagara Falls areas, according to their channel lineups.

Newspapers

* ''Am-Pol Eagle'' (a Polish-American weekly) * '' Artvoice'' (a weekly

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) * '' The Beast'' (a left-libertarian biweekly) * ''Brainstream Media'' (an alternative

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newspaper covering local news and issues, serving most of the Buffalo metropolitan area as a printed newspaper for over one year, now offered only online) * ''

Buffalo Courier-Express The ''Buffalo Courier-Express'' was a morning newspaper in Buffalo, New York. It ceased publication on September 19, 1982. History The ''Courier-Express'' was created in 1926 by a merger of the ''Buffalo Daily Courier'' and the ''Buffalo Morning ...

'' (ceased publication in 1982) * '' Buffalo Latino Village'' (Puerto Rican-Latino newspaper published in Buffalo & Erie County) buffalolatinovillage.com * ''Buffalo Irish Times'' (an Irish-American bimonthly) * ''

The Buffalo News ''The Buffalo News'' is the daily newspaper of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area, located in downtown Buffalo, New York. It recently sold its headquarters to Uniland Development Corp. It was for decades the only paper fully owned by W ...

'' (the region's main paper) * ''The Buffalo Times'' (daily newspaper published in Buffalo & Erie County from 1921–1939) * '' Buffalo Rising'' began as a monthly publication and is now solely online. * '' Business First of Buffalo'' (a weekly business publication) * ''Community Papers of Western New York'' (the region's main community newspaper covering hyper-local news) * ''Erie County Fire Blotter'' (a website that covers the Buffalo Fire Department and other fire departments in Erie County on a daily basis) * ''The German Citizen'' (a German-American bimonthly) * ''Loop'' (a monthly in-print and online publication catering to the region's LGBT community) * ''Outcome Buffalo'' (a monthly

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, lesbian, bisexual and

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–

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– newspaper serving the Buffalo Metro area) * ''PoliticsNY.net'' (founded and run by Joseph Illuzzi until his death, an Internet and formerly print newsletter; now owned and operated by Republican political operative

Michael Caputo Michael Raymon Caputo (born March 24, 1962) is an American political strategist and lobbyist. In April 2020, Caputo was appointed as assistant secretary of public affairs in the Department of Health and Human Services in the Trump administration. ...

) * '' The Public'' (founded by former employees of '' Artvoice'') * ''The Record'' (the

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student-run newspaper) * ''South Buffalo Online'' Covering the South Buffalo, West Seneca and Lackawanna area for community news and info * ''The Spectrum'' (the

University at Buffalo The State University of New York at Buffalo, commonly called the University at Buffalo (UB) and sometimes called SUNY Buffalo, is a public research university with campuses in Buffalo and Amherst, New York. The university was founded in 18 ...

student-run newspaper)

Magazines

* ''Buffalo'', published by ''

'' * ''Buffalo Rising nline' * ''Buffalo Spree'' * ''CannaBuff Magazine'' * ''Cornelia'' * ''Loop'' * ''No Boundaries'' * ''Peach Mag'' * ''Welcome 716'' * ''WNY Heritage'', quarterly historical publication

Film industry

Though Buffalo is not a major center of film production, the Buffalo Niagara Film Commission exists to promote and assist with filmmaking in the area. The non-profit Buffalo International Film Festival helps to highlight the work of Buffalonians associated with the film industry. Squeaky Wheel, a non-profit media arts center, provides access for local media artists to video and film equipment, as well as screenings of independent and avant-garde films.

Films set, or filmed, in the Buffalo area

A number films have been set or filmed in the Buffalo area. A more complete list of films related to or based in Buffalo can be found a
IMDb
* '' After the Sun Fell'' – set and filmed in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the surrounding area. * '' The American Side'' (2016) – set and filmed in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the surrounding area. * ''

A Quiet Place Part II ''A Quiet Place Part II'' is a 2020 American post-apocalyptic horror film written and directed by John Krasinski. It is the sequel to the 2018 film '' A Quiet Place'', following the family from the first film as they continue to navigate and su ...

'' (2020) – filmed in Buffalo, and the surrounding area. * '' Battledogs'' – filmed in Buffalo * '' Best Friends'' – filmed in Buffalo in 1982 *'' Bruce Almighty'' (2003) – starring Jim Carrey and Jennifer Aniston; set in Buffalo; parts of the movie are set in the real-life TV station WKBW * ''

The Buddy Holly Story ''The Buddy Holly Story'' is a 1978 American biographical film which tells the life and career of rock and roll musician Buddy Holly. It features an Academy Award-winning musical score, adapted by Joe Renzetti and Oscar-nominated lead perfor ...

'' – depicts the name "

The Crickets The Crickets were an American rock and roll band from Lubbock, Texas, formed by singer-songwriter Buddy Holly in January 1957. Their first hit record, "That'll Be the Day", released in May 1957, peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, ...

" being bestowed upon Buddy's group by Buffalo disk jockey 'Madman' Mancuso * '' Buffalo '66'' – set and filmed in Buffalo * ''Buffalo Bushido'' – set and filmed in Buffalo in 2007 * ''

Canadian Bacon ''Canadian Bacon'' is a 1995 comedy film written, produced, and directed by Michael Moore which satirizes Canada–United States relations along the Canada–United States border. The film stars an ensemble cast featuring Alan Alda, John Candy ...

'' – although largely set in nearby

Niagara Falls Niagara Falls () is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, spanning the border between the province of Ontario in Canada and the state of New York in the United States. The largest of the three is Horseshoe Fall ...

, had significant scenes in Buffalo * '' Category 7: The End of the World'' – Buffalo is destroyed by tornadoes * ''

Crimson Peak ''Crimson Peak'' is a 2015 gothic romance film directed by Guillermo del Toro and written by del Toro and Matthew Robbins. The film stars Mia Wasikowska, Tom Hiddleston, Jessica Chastain, Charlie Hunnam, and Jim Beaver. The story, set in Edw ...

'' – The beginning of the film is set in Buffalo in 1901 * ''

Evan Almighty ''Evan Almighty'' is a 2007 American comedy film, and a spin-off of ''Bruce Almighty'' (2003). The film was directed by Tom Shadyac, written by Steve Oedekerk, based on the characters created by Steve Koren and Mark O'Keefe from the original fi ...

'' – beginning of the movie was set in Buffalo * ''The Falls'' – shot in and takes place in Buffalo * ''

Henry's Crime ''Henry's Crime'' is a 2010 American romantic comedy crime film directed by Malcolm Venville and starring Keanu Reeves, Vera Farmiga, and James Caan. The film follows Henry (Reeves), who goes to jail for a bank robbery he did not commit. Once ...

'' (2010) – romantic comedy produced by and starring Keanu Reeves; takes place in Buffalo; features Reeves's character robbing the Buffalo Savings Bank * ''

Hide in Plain Sight ''Hide in Plain Sight'' is a 1980 American drama film directed by and starring James Caan with the storyline based on an actual case from the files of New York attorney Salvatore R. Martoche who represented Tom Leonard, a real-life Buffalo, New Yo ...

'' – set and filmed in Buffalo * ''

Jump Tomorrow ''Jump Tomorrow'' is a 2001 British independent romantic comedy film written and directed by Joel Hopkins, starring Tunde Adebimpe, Hippolyte Girardot, and Natalia Verbeke. It concerns George (Adebimpe), a shy, bespectacled man who is about to m ...

'' – filmed in Buffalo in 2001 * ''Limestone Burning'' – set in Buffalo and Niagara Falls, and was filmed on location in 2012 * ''Manna from Heaven'' – set and filmed in Buffalo * ''

The Natural ''The Natural'' is a 1952 novel about baseball by Bernard Malamud, and is his debut novel. The story follows Roy Hobbs, a baseball prodigy whose career is sidetracked after being shot by a woman whose motivation remains mysterious. The story mo ...

'' – while not set in Buffalo, was mostly filmed there * '' Nightmare Alley'' – set in Buffalo, and parts were filmed in Buffalo right before the Covid-19 Pandemic * ''

Planes, Trains & Automobiles ''Planes, Trains and Automobiles'' is a 1987 American comedy film written, produced and directed by John Hughes and starring Steve Martin and John Candy with supporting roles by Laila Robins and Michael McKean. It tells the story of a high-str ...

'' – starring

Steve Martin Stephen Glenn Martin (born August 14, 1945) is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and musician. He has won five Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and was awarded an Honorary Academy Award in 2013. Additionally, he was nominate ...

and

John Candy John Franklin Candy (October 31, 1950 – March 4, 1994) was a Canadian actor and comedian known mainly for his work in Hollywood films. Candy rose to fame in the 1970s as a member of the Toronto branch of the Second City and its '' SCTV'' seri ...

; the automobile scenes were filmed along U.S. Route 219, south of Buffalo * '' Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead'' – a Troma film shot in Buffalo at an old

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location on Bailey Avenue * ''Poundcake'' – set and filmed in Buffalo in 2006 * ''

A Princess for Christmas ''A Princess for Christmas'', billed in the UK as ''A Christmas Princess: Sometimes Dreams Come True'' (previously known as the Canadian title ''Christmas at Castlebury Hall'' and ''A Princess for Castlebury'') is a 2011 American made-for-televis ...

'' – a Michael Damian film which takes place in Buffalo at the beginning of the movie. * ''Prison of the Psychotic Damned'' – a horror picture which takes place in the old Buffalo Central Terminal * ''

Proud Proud may refer to: Music * ''Proud'' (Heather Small album), the debut album by Heather Small ** "Proud" (Heather Small song), a song by Heather Small that was the official song for the London 2012 Olympic bid * ''Proud'' (compilation album), ...

'' – filmed in Elmira and Buffalo in 2004 * '' The Savages'' – starring

Philip Seymour Hoffman Philip Seymour Hoffman (July 23, 1967 – February 2, 2014) was an American actor. Known for his distinctive supporting and character roles—typically lowlifes, eccentrics, underdogs, and misfits—he acted in many films and theatrical produ ...

, filmed throughout Buffalo in the spring of 2006 * '' Second String'' – set in Buffalo * ''Shadow Creature'' – filmed in Buffalo; directed by James Gribbins of Gribbins Films * '' Sharknado 2: The Second One'' a (2014) made-for-TV movie was set in NYC but used several scenes filmed in downtown Buffalo * '' Slime City'' – filmed in Buffalo in 1988 * '' Stepping Out'' – set and partially filmed in Buffalo * ''Stiletto Dance'' – starring

Eric Roberts Eric Anthony Roberts (born April 18, 1956) is an American actor. His career began with a leading role in '' King of the Gypsies'' (1978) for which he received his first Golden Globe Award nomination. He was nominated again at the Golden Globes ...

as a Buffalo cop trying to foil a Russian mafia-nuclear weapon deal; set and filmed in Buffalo in 2001 * ''

You Kill Me ''You Kill Me'' is 2007 crime comedy film directed by John Dahl and starring Ben Kingsley, Téa Leoni, Luke Wilson, and Dennis Farina. Plot Frank Falenczyk is a hit man for his Polish mob family in Buffalo, New York. He has a drinking probl ...

'' – half set in Buffalo, although it was mostly filmed in

Winnipeg Winnipeg () is the capital and largest city of the province of Manitoba in Canada. It is centred on the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, near the longitudinal centre of North America. , Winnipeg had a city population of 749, ...

TV shows set in the Buffalo area

*'' Disco Step-by-Step'' (1977-1980) - dance television show - Taped live mainly at the Club 747 disco in Buffalo *'' Buffalo Bill'' (1983–1984) *'' Confessions of a Matchmaker'' (2007) *'' Cutters'' (1993) *''

Fraternity Life ''Fraternity Life'' is a reality television show that aired on MTV from February 26, 2003 to November 19, 2003. The show consisted of college boys pledging to become part of a fraternity. The show was a spin-off of '' Sorority Life''. First se ...

: Buffalo'' (2003) *''

Jesse Jesse may refer to: People and fictional characters * Jesse (biblical figure), father of David in the Bible. * Jesse (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters * Jesse (surname), a list of people Music * ''Jesse'' ( ...

'' (1998–2000) – starring

Christina Applegate Christina Applegate (born November 25, 1971) is an American actress. As a child actress, she gained recognition for starring as Kelly Bundy in the Fox sitcom '' Married... with Children'' (1987–1997). Applegate established a successful film a ...

, based in and partially filmed in Buffalo *''

Off Beat Cinema ''Off Beat Cinema'' is a two-hour hosted movie show that airs on television stations throughout the United States in late-night time slots. It originated from WKBW-TV in Buffalo, New York from its launch on Sunday October 31, 1993 until July 2 ...

'' *'' Good Deeds Buffalo'' *''

Super Fun Night ''Super Fun Night'' is an American sitcom that aired from October 2, 2013, to February 19, 2014, on ABC. The series was broadcast during the 2013–14 television season on ABC in the Wednesday night 9:30 pm (ET/PT) slot after ''Modern Family''. ...

'' – the lead character of the series is from the Buffalo suburb of Tonawanda; series is set in New York City *'' The Winner'' (2007) At least 2 episodes of ''Supernatural'' have been set in or near Buffalo episode 6.08 and 3.03

References

External links

Buffalo Filmography
170+ features films partially or entirely filmed or set in Buffalo; 220+ documentary films about the Buffalo area; and 100 television productions featuring the Buffalo area in some capacity. Compiled by The

Buffalo History Museum The Buffalo History Museum (founded as the Buffalo Historical Society, and later named the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society) is located at 1 Museum Court (formerly 25 Nottingham Court) in Buffalo, New York, just east of Elmwood Avenue and ...

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