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Chris Musial is the Vice President and General Manager of WBBZ-TV.<\/span><\/p>\n

He was given that title in February 2015 after serving as a consultant for a few months prior.
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\nOwner <\/span>Arno noted that Chris has a long history in the Buffalo market starting as a news intern at Channel 4, working his way up to become News Director there, and eventually President and General Manager of WIVB & WNLO-TV.
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During his tenure with WIVB, under several ownership groups, the station became the dominant broadcast news outlet in the market, and one of the top ten CBS & a<\/span>ffiliates in the nation.\u00a0 WNLO received the top network award being named the Model CW affiliate.<\/p>\n

Even though Chris retired from LIN Television just a few years ago, he has remained active in the industry, serving on the board of the New York State Broadcasters.<\/p>\n

Chris is also active with the Buffalo Broadcasters Association, and was inducted into both the New York State Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame, and the Buffalo Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame in 2014.<\/p>\n

Arno commented, \u201cChris, was well respected at<\/span> Channels<\/span> 4 and 23. I know he<\/span> will continue to help WBBZ-TV grow.“<\/span>\u00a0 In addition, Chris will continue to work with every member of the WBBZ-TV team to make Your Hometown MeTV Station the best it can be.\u00a0 We are proud to have Buffalo Broadcast Hall of Famers like Chris and Promotion and Production Manager John Di Sciullo on our team.\u201d<\/p>\n

Arno continued, \u201cPersonally, I have known Chris for many years, working together with him when I was shooting news at Channel 4.\u00a0 He is a total professional, dedicated to this business.\u00a0 He understands our mission to create great local television for our viewers, the community, and our advertising partners.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chris commented, \u201cDuring my<\/span> months as a consultant,<\/span> I have had the privilege to work with, and learn from,\u00a0 some of the most dedicated professionals in Western New York.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chris stated, \u201cI am excited to be joining an enthusiastic group of broadcasters at WBBZ who believe in local television,
\nand I look forward to serving our viewers and station growth through future projects.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chris and his family make their home in Lancaster, N.Y.<\/p>\n


\nWBBZ is seen throughout Western New York over-the-air on digital channel 67.1.\u00a0 Ch. 5 on Verizon FiOS (HD 505); Ch 5 Dish; Ch. 67 DirecTV, and these Time Warner Cable channels:\u00a0 \u00a0Buffalo \u2013 Niagara Falls Metro area: Channel 5 (HD 1230); Batavia \u2013 Genesee, Wyoming, Orleans Counties Channel 71 (HD 1230); Parts of Erie and Niagara Counties Channel 5<\/span> (HD 1230); Dunkirk Channel 99 (HD 1230); Olean Channel 5<\/span> (HD 1230); Fredonia \u2013 Jamestown Channel 72 (HD 1230); Alfred- Angelica- Avoca- Bath- Bolivar Friendship- Hornell Channel 71 (HD 1230).<\/strong><\/p>\n

WBBZ-TV is WNY\u2019s only locally owned and operated television station.\u00a0 4545 Transit Road, suite 750 Williamsville, NY 14221. 716-630-9229.\u00a0<\/strong>www.wbbz.tv<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 \u201cLike\u201d WBBZ-TV on Facebook.\u00a0 Follow the conversation @WBBZ on Twitter.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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