Sunday, December 6, 2009

"Retired - and looking for a job" on YNN



This story is about a man in his mid-sixties who retired less than a year ago - and has already begun looking for another job to make ends meet. He is a part of a growing number of people who retire and find their pension just cannot support them, so their golden years, while still golden, also involve a bit of work.

YNN's Jason Torreano shot, edited, wrote and report this story.

YNN Anchoring for December 2009



This is video of Anchor/Video Journalist Jason Torreano anchoring the A-Block of YNN Buffalo in December 2009.

Saturday, November 28, 2009

"Final Mass" on YNN



It's been a fixture in South Buffalo for more than a century. With the Catholic Diocese of WNY reorganizing its resources, several churches are combining with others around the area.

Jason Torreano spoke with parishoners about their memories at St. John The Evangelist's final mass.

The story was shot, edited, written and reported by Jason Torreano.

"Fun For Students, Safe For Residents" On YNN



One college party.

Four fraternity members arrested.

Two students rushed to the Erie County Medical Center for alcohol poisoning.

Just what is life like for permanent residents in Buffalo's University Heights neighborhood? Can college students and long-time residents live in harmony?

The story was shot, edited, written and reported by Jason Torreano.

"Fighting For Answers" on YNN



This story is about a WNY family fighting for answers. Their daughter, Amanda, was found dead - frozen and naked - stuffed in a garbage tote on Buffalo's East Side.

The story was shot, edited, written and reported by Jason Torreano(with the exception of the stand up).

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Queen City Blaze Kills Two


This is a story about two Buffalo firefighters losing their lives in a fire. It was reported, shot and edited by Jason Torreano

YNN Anchoring


This is Jason Torreano anchoring the A-Block of YNN midday in late summer/early fall 2009.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Red Light - Green Light - in the Queen City


This is a story about the Queen City's proposal to look into syncing red lights across Buffalo. It was written, edited, shot and reported by YNN's Jason Torreano.

Protecting Man's Best Friend


This is a story about Buffalo animal control and its efforts to stop abuse of animals across the city. It was written, reported, shot and edited by YNN's Jason Torreano.

City Honors Honored


This is a story about City Honors School in Buffalo, NY receiving some national attention. It was shot, edited, written and reported by YNN's Jason Torreano in spring 2009.

Your News Now - Anchoring for Aug. 2009



This is Jason Torreano anchoring the A-Block of YNN Buffalo (Time Warner's 24-hour news channel) in Aug. 2009.

Friday, March 20, 2009

"Let's talk about sex" on KXMB-TV


Are colleges in Bismarck doing enough to educate students on safe sex? Is it a college's responsibility at all? KXMB anchor/reporter Jason Torreano investigates.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

"Roll out" on KXMB-TV


Car companies are rolling out some new ways of getting you to put the key in the ignition. Jason Torreano found out more about Hyundai's new program.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

"Live like you were dying" on KXMB-TV


Steve Larson is dying of ALS - but has valuable lessons on life to teach us all . KXMB anchor/reporter Jason Torreano spoke with Larson every month about "life lessons." With each visit, the disease progressed - taking over Larson's body but not getting anywhere near his spirit. This is Jason's last story with Steve prior to his departure from Bismarck.

"How to save a life" on KXMB-TV


Meet a young girl from Bismarck who overcame incredible odds - and hear how a total stranger helped save her life.

"The doctor is in" on KXMB-TV


Dr. Shiraz Hyder lives in Bismarck - but his heart, at least a part of of his heart, remains in Pakistan. KX News anchor/reporter Jason Torreano catches up with the doctor on some of his charitable endeavors and looks at how a little bit of Bismarck has shaped one Pakistani hospital.

Sunday, March 15, 2009

"Down with the Demonettes" on KXMB-TV



The Bismarck High Demonettes competed at nationals. KXMB anchor/reporter Jason Torreano saw how his dancing skills, or lack thereof, measured up.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

"Steve Larson" on KXMB-TV


This series takes viewers inside the hospital to a man named Steve Larson. Steve Larson is dying of ALS - but has lessons on life to teach us all. This story was edited and reported by Jason Torreano.

"Buying organic" on KXMB-TV


This story talks about what exactly the organic label on food products means. It was shot, edited and reported by Jason Torreano.

"Cell phone addict" on KXMB-TV


This story is about addiction to technology. For the piece, Jason Torreano took a couple locals' cell phones for the day to see how they'd cope. It was edited, reported and partly shot by Jason Torreano.

"HIV test-Part II" on KXMB-TV


This story was done as part of a series on World AIDS Day. KXMB anchor/reporter Jason Torreano went and took viewers along from start to finish for an HIV/AIDS test. The story was reported and edited by Jason Torreano.